2006 Dodge Charger Consumer Reviews Page 2

2006 GoMango #2965

Written by: Rob E. on 03/19/2009

Vehicle

2006 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Front brake rotors have been replaced 4 times - Had to go w/ after mkt vented/slotted/drilled rotor. Motor mount replaced, some front suspension parts replaced, and car eats tires. Ride, power, performance, and comfort are excellent. Interior plastics are not highest grade. Sound system, Nav, and Bluetooth are trouble free and work great. Paint is holding up beautifully. Overall - a nice car w/some quirks,great engine performance, expensive to maintain, very high fun-to-drive factor.

Favorite Features

Engine, looks, sound system, roomy comfort, huge trunk.

Suggested Improvements

Interior plastics need to be higher grade.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Tie Rods and Tires

Written by: steve on 03/11/2009

Vehicle

2006 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The car is nice to drive, but has had numerous service issues. From day 1, there was a front tire thumping/noise issue that was never resolved even after 6 visits to 3 different dealerships. They never found anything. At 31,000 miles, a front tire blowout caused from excessive wear. Replaced all 4 tires with Coopers. After only 17,000 miles on these, they are showing the same wear patterns. Now, the front tie rods and control arms need replacing at a cost of $970! This car costs too much in maintenance to keep.

Favorite Features

Looks nice, lots of room for the driver.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the front-end issues, both tires and tie rods.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Tie Rod, Engine light, lighting bolt

Written by: jud on 02/16/2009

Vehicle

2006 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Well it is a nice car to drive but has spent a lot of time with issues. for example three times the Bluetooth had to be fixed still not working, tires have to be replaced every year, engine light on continually even after it has been fixed the light shines again within a couple of days, lighting bolt light that tells you to heat the car up when the temp outside is below a certain degree comes on in the middle of the summer when it is 25 celcius outside and if you do not let it warm up the car will not run properly (near got in an accident a few times the engine cuts out- no power) we have had this looked at but it continues to be an issue now the tie rod ends are gone again. We got a bad one.

Favorite Features

The look of the car and nice to drive when in good working condition.

Suggested Improvements

Engine light, better tires from the get go, fix the computer issues

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Serious service issue

Written by: Texan on 01/12/2009

Vehicle

2006 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I love this car and it is a pleasure to drive it until it shreds my tires because of front end vibration which cannot or will not be repaired by the dealership. Tires have had to be replaced 3 times in 40,000 miles because of this recurring issue. Looking for other owners with same problem for possible resolution with manufacturer.

Favorite Features

Love my sunroof and heated leather seats. Love the body style and the aggressive look of the car.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the tire-eating problem, recall them because of tie rod problem and transmission leak issue.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Great car!

Written by: mattness528 on 01/09/2009

Vehicle

2006 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I bought this car used with 40000 miles on it. I have only had one problem with it and that was replacing the inner tie rods($470), I was told that this is a very common repair for these vehicles. Overall, I love driving this car and I would recommend it to anyone. If you buy this car, expect expensive repairs. I recommend extended warenty.

Favorite Features

The look and feel of this car makes it worth every dime.

Suggested Improvements

Get better, high quality upholstery.

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Loved Car but Lots of Problems

Written by: Rich on 11/14/2008

Vehicle

2006 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I purchased car new 2/06, 1st 15000 miles no problems. Then a transmission leak which was fixed by the dealer. Front rotors warped around 24000 which I had to pay to repair. Around 28000 miles rocker arm shaft dowels sheared in both exhaust shafts- engine rebuild under warranty. Around 32000 miles outer tie rod ends replaced under warranty. Now at 39300 miles I am told that inner tie rod ends are shot & Steering gear needs replacing. Dealership trying to get this covered under warranty but if not $1000 out of my pocket. Never had a car with this many problems so early on. I do not beat on the car and have changed oil every 3000 miles. Must have got a bad one.

Favorite Features

Cars looks, price

Suggested Improvements

Make a car that does not spend most of its time in the shop instead of on the road.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Greatest Charger!

Written by: Sonny G. on 11/10/2008

Vehicle

2006 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I have a 2006 Charger Daytona, It is the most exciting car I've ever owned. This car will do anything you ask of it and leave pleanty on the table. As for gas mileage I get 17mpg in town, 27mpg highway. And this is the 7.5 hemi. To get this much car in any other brand you would have to buy a Lexus, BMW, or Mercedes. This Charger layes out a challenge that is very dificult for other automakers to meet.

Favorite Features

Looks, awesome Hemi power, ride quality. Very reasonable mpg when compaired with other performance vehicles.

Suggested Improvements

I really haven't found anything that I would change about this car

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American Muscle

Written by: DodgeLover on 10/18/2008

Vehicle

2006 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

There's no doubt this car is what Dodge intended to create when they designed this baby. A straight- loving American muscle car that grudgingly slumps around corners and then takes off again. My Daytona Charger is quite a head-turner, especially where I live in Daytona Beach, Florida. I love the ability to outrun smaller, faster LOOKING cars and have them stare in disbelief. I love my Daytona and would absolutely suggest it to anyone who isn't looking to spend too much for (relatively) great performance.

Favorite Features

Power, comfort, awesome Boston Acoustics sound system, looks.

Suggested Improvements

upgraded interior components. (My window/lock button console decided to fall INTO my door randomly one day). Tighter suspension.

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It's bad!

Written by: biscuitg09 on 09/18/2008

Vehicle

2006 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I can't explain how awesome this car is i love it so much it's so fast so comfortable and i have no complaints. I'm used to driving my 1995 dodge Dakota, but now wit this 5.7 lr hemi powered beast man it's no match i drive it everywhere and the whole time im on the road, the eyes are on my, i put a srt-8 spoiler on it and it is a dark red with silver pinstripe. white leather interior, sunroof smoothest ride i have ever been in and a custom chrome grill. i could go on but i'm am leaving it at that, but i can't say one bad thing about this car.

Favorite Features

the whole car

Suggested Improvements

gas mileage on the srt-8

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Almost 3 years old

Written by: TJ on 06/20/2008

Vehicle

2006 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

2006 SXT, Cool Vanilla, Sunroof, Leather heated seats. The honeymoon period is over. Although I still enjoy the overall ride, power and performance, I am bothered by the electrical issues, and the cheap interior this car has. Also the lack of amenities other cars offered for the price tag. The bad: Cheap plastic interior, passenger door handle broke, plastic glove box door handle broke. Leather seats look/feel cheap. Electrical sucks, rear driver side window won't go down. sometimes the Sunroof does a wacky open close open when you press the button. Horrible radio, especially with AM reception. The check engine light is lit at only 37K miles. And mind you, I baby this car

Favorite Features

looks Color Performance power sunroof/heated seats

Suggested Improvements

cheap plastic interior, horrible electrical system, cheap radio, cheap trunk, carpeting/liner, tires good for only about 30K miles, no steering wheel controls etc, etc, etc.

9 out 12 people found this review helpful

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