2006 Dodge Magnum problems
Owners have filed 454 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Magnum with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 18.7% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 15%.
Complaints454
Crashes26
Fires2
Injuries19
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Engine 18.7% · 85
Power train 15.0% · 68
Fuel/propulsion system 13.7% · 62
Fuel system, gasoline 11.2% · 51
Air bags 10.6% · 48
Electrical system 6.8% · 31
Engine and engine cooling 4.8% · 22
Steering 4.6% · 21
Severity
Of those complaints, 26 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 19 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Dodge Magnum in this data, 2006 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 25 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The mileage and date are approximates. The most recent occurrence was on 4/5/14 at about 69980 miles. When I fill up my gas tank, without "topping off", the engine will stall shortly afterwards when I am driving at low speeds. This will happen several time until the car has had time to sit for a period of time (hours to overnight). This usually occurs when I come to an intersection or I am moving at low speeds. Engine · reported at 65,500 miles
Went to parking lot after dr. Appointment to go home. Tried to start engine, made a rattling sound and died. Restarted, made more of the rattling noise. Had car towed home. Towed car to local Dodge dealer the next day for inspection. Was left bank spark plugs removed. 2 Spark plugs were bent/damaged. Leakdown test on #1 cylinder 90% leakage measured. Internal damage indicated.. On;y 80k miles. Well maintained. Engine · reported at 80,214 miles
While waiting at a traffic stop the vehicle stalled. Cranked it twice and got it started. On the next light it stalled again when slowing. The gas was at 3/4 full. Next time, my wife and kids were on the freeway when the car stalled when slowing to stop at an exit. Deemed unsafe but realized the it happened after gas was filled or closer to full. Happened a couple more times with the last being on 3/5/14. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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