Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Dodge Magnum
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Dodge Magnum has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 321 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V313000 Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V583000 POLICE PACKAGE GEARSHIFT CABLE STEERING COLUMN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V149000 REAR BRAKE TUBES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V460000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CUP PLUG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 85 complaints
- Power Train 67 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 62 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 51 complaints
- Air Bags 48 complaints
- Electrical System 31 complaints
Of the 321 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 321 complaints, owners report 14 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Dodge Magnum has notable issues with airbag inflator recalls, transmission, and brake system concerns. The vehicle experiences frequent recalls related to safety-critical components, which diminishes reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| brake system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| airbag inflator | 60,000–90,000 miles | No reliable estimate | very common |
| gearshift cable | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| park pawl shaft | 90,000–130,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 6,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 100,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Grinding noise when braking
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning light on
- Difficult gear shifting
- Brake fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Dodge Magnum at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.