2006 Dodge Magnum Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“VEHICLE STALLED AS I WAS MAKING A U-TURN. VEHICLE REQUIRED 3 ATTEMPTS TO RESTART AND AFTER SUCCESSFULLY STARTING THE VEHICLE, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10552823 — filed 11/18/2013
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT FROM PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 10548983 — filed 10/22/2013
“NORMAL FILL UP AT COSTCO 91 OCTANE - STARTED TO DRIVE AWAY THE MAGNUM SRT8 STALLED AND THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME LEAVING THE PARKING LOT…”NHTSA complaint 10537838 — filed 08/29/2013
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Dodge Magnum have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Dodge Magnum: 47 of 321 complaints on file (14.6%). 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 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
