10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,000 miles

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problem #7

Aug 022016

Magnum

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Magnum. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to completely stop the vehicle. In addition, the ABS and esp warning lights illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

- Stock Bridge, GA, USA

problem #6

Jan 282016

Magnum

  • miles
Parking brake assembly would not latch when depressed, causing it to slip back and not engage. Car would move even on a slight incline. Repair cost was $922.97

- Yucaipa, CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 012014

Magnum

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Magnum. While operating the vehicle, the gear shifter would sometimes become stuck and the vehicle would not accelerate properly. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not immediately stop and the stopping distance was increased. The vehicle was repaired, but no further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #4

Jun 212006

Magnum

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Magnum. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 06V149000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

May 252015

Magnum

  • 154,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Magnum. While driving approximately 25 mph and attempting to brake, the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact placed the vehicle into park and it came to a stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on one other occasion while driving approximately 25 mph and the steering wheel dropped down and seized. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot and not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 152015

Magnum

  • 136,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the service brakes light illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately following the warning indicator, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

- Ripley , MS, USA

problem #1

Apr 012012

Magnum 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
I was driving when the vehicle failed to accelerate over 55 mph (sometimes it would not go over 35 mph). The failure resolved temporarily when the vehicle was restarted. When this does occur the electronic throttle position and traction control light both come on and the car revs up loudly until it is shut off. It is dangerous when you are going 65-70 mph on the highway and the car drops down to 35 mph. Now that the weather is colder it happens more often including as soon as you start the car. There also is a lot of shaking while on the highway or while braking. I took the car to a Dodge dealer and they said the suspension is extremely loose, which again is dangerous because the wheel could just fall off. I also have the problem that I cannot get the gear out of park at any point. I did find the recall and called Chrysler, but they say my VIN is not part of the recall (why not? it is the same problem). They notated it, but have not done anything to help me. I have to keep my car in neutral and put the emergency brake on anytime I park. There have been several occasions I cannot park in spots because even with the brake on the car still rolls. I have read several other complaints on here and see these are all common problems and may all have recalls and I feel my car should be included in those.

- Kansas City, MO, USA