2006 Dodge Magnum Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

85Engine complaints

26.5%Of all 321 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE85 · 26.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM62 · 19.3%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE51 · 15.9%

AIR BAGS48 · 15%

POWER TRAIN47 · 14.6%

Share of the 321 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Dodge Magnum overview page.

What owners report

“MY DODGE MAGNUM FOR THE LAST YEAR " TOTAL OF 4 TIMES" HAS STALLED ONLY AFTER REFUELING ALONG WITH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING. THERE IS…”NHTSA complaint 10553004 — filed 11/20/2013

“AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK, THE CAR STALLED AT THE NEXT 3 INTERSECTIONS AND RAN ROUGH ONCE ON MODERATE ACCELERATION. NO ENGINE CODES OR WARNING…”NHTSA complaint 10552029 — filed 11/13/2013

“WHILE DRIVING MY MAGNUM, THE ENGINE STOPPED COMPLETELY. THE CAR HAS DONE THIS SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. IT HAS BEEN TO THREE DODGE DEALERSHIPS…”NHTSA complaint 10551703 — filed 11/10/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Magnum have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 Dodge Magnum: 85 of 321 complaints on file (26.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Dodge Magnum have in total?

321 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.