Model year guide

2006 Dodge Magnum

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Dodge Magnum is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 102 on record.

2006 Dodge Magnum — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2006 Dodge Magnum at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints321
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$4,523

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2006 Dodge Magnum recalls 5

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V352000 · 24/05/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 200…

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on…

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #15V313000 · 27/05/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage drive…

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for C…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #06V149000 · 03/05/2006

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER ENGINES AND MK25E BRAKING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBES AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE TUBES TO WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. A CLIP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE BRAKE TUBES TO THE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK TOWER TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT D…

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #05V460000 · 06/10/2005

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift NHTSA Campaign #08V583000 · 06/11/2008

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2006 Dodge Magnum common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 321 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2006 Dodge Magnum safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2006 Dodge Magnum 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2006 Dodge Magnum MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,520

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2006 Dodge Magnum worth?

Low
$1,600
Typical price
$4,523
High
$7,900

From 102 comparable 2006 Dodge Magnum listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Dodge Magnum costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,600
Fuel only$17,600
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2006 Dodge Magnum trims & engines on record

Trims
SE · RT · 4x2 v6 · SXT · SRT-8 · 4x2 v6 sxt
Engines
2.7L 6-cyl · 5.7L 8-cyl · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6.1L 8-cyl

2006 Dodge Magnum vehicles on record

2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum SE2D4FV47T16H155148 2006 Dodge Magnum SE2D4FV47T06H385828 2006 Dodge Magnum RT2D4GZ57266H382289 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum RT2D4GV57286H489081 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum SE2D4FV47TX6H343795 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum RT2D4GV572X6H487316 2006 Dodge Magnum 4x2 v62D4FV47V96H389622 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum 4x2 v62D4FV47V96H462634 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum SXT2D8GZ47V56H182359 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum RT2D8GV57296H179682 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum SE2D4FV47T36H262332 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum SE2D4FV47T96H256566 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum RT2D4GV57246H124901 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum RT2D4GV57296H522623 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum RT2D4GZ57226H180047 2006 Dodge Magnum SE2D4FV47TX6H213516 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum 4x2 v62D4FV47V86H155844 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum 4x2 v62D4FV47V56H179275 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum SE2D4FV47T06H275023 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum 4x2 v6 sxt2D4FV47V46H207597 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum SE2D4FV47T16H381383 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum 4x2 v62D4FV47V66H435990 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum SE2D4FV47T36H236684 2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Dodge Magnum SE2D4FV47TX6H444612

Other Dodge Magnum model years

2008 2007 2005

2006 Dodge Magnum — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Magnum have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2006 Dodge Magnum. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Magnum?

Based on 321 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, engine, air bags.

What is the 2006 Dodge Magnum safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2006 Dodge Magnum crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2006 Dodge Magnum get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Dodge Magnum at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 2006 Dodge Magnum worth?

Comparable 2006 Dodge Magnum listings run roughly $1,600–$7,900, typically around $4,523 (from 102 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.