These are standard specifications for the 2006 Dodge Charger, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic W5A580
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2006 - 2010 |
| Price : | $21,995 |
| Weight : | 3727 lbs | 1690.539 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | High-output. MPI | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 6400 RPM |
| Torque : | 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 3900 RPM |
| Valvetrain : | 24 SOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| V 8 | HEMI® | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6100 cc | 372.2 cu in. | 6.1 L. |
| Power : | 425 HP (312.8 KW) |
| Torque : | 420 Ft-Lbs (569 NM) |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Redline : | 6000 RPM |
| V 10 | SFI | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 8300 cc | 506.5 cu in. | 8.3 L. |
| Power : | 500 BHP (368 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 525 Ft-Lbs (712 NM) @ 4200 RPM |
5 Automatic W5A580
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2006 Dodge Charger 4-DR | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20050101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V313000 |
| Summary | 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 driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | 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 Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20050101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V352000 |
| Summary | 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, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands, or 'Zone A.' Additionally, unless included in 'Zone A' above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or 'Zone B.' Lastly, unless included in 'Zone A' or 'Zone B' above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY. |
| Consequence | These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | 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 March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 20050202 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 05V460000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. E14.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20050517 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V583000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H37.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 20050601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06V149000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | THIS CAN RESULT IN A DECREASE OF BRAKING FORCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
| Remedy | 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| Notes | DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F18. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
2006 Dodge Charger FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2006 Dodge Charger?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Dodge Charger? A: The 2006 Dodge Charger has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2006 Dodge Charger? A: The 2006 Dodge Charger has a length of 200.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2006 Dodge Charger? A: The 2006 Dodge Charger has a width of 74.50 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Dodge Charger have?A: The 2006 Dodge Charger has 38.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Dodge Charger have?A: The 2006 Dodge Charger has legroom of 41.80 inches.Q: What is the 2006 Dodge Charger's towing capacity?A: The 2006 Dodge Charger has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: How much did the 2006 Dodge Charger cost when new?A: The 2006 Dodge Charger had a base price of approximately $21,995 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Dodge Charger? A: The 2006 Dodge Charger was a .Q: What engines did the 2006 Dodge Charger have? A: The 2006 Dodge Charger had the following engine options: V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 3900 RPM V 8 (6100 cc | 372.2 cu in. | 6.1 L.) with 425 HP (312.8 KW) and 420 Ft-Lbs (569 NM) V 10 (8300 cc | 506.5 cu in. | 8.3 L.) with 500 BHP (368 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 525 Ft-Lbs (712 NM) @ 4200 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2006 Dodge Charger have? A: The 2006 Dodge Charger had a 5 speed Automatic W5A580 gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2006 Dodge Charger?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Dodge Charger? A: The 2006 Dodge Charger has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2006 Dodge Charger? A: The 2006 Dodge Charger has a length of 200.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2006 Dodge Charger? A: The 2006 Dodge Charger has a width of 74.50 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Dodge Charger have?A: The 2006 Dodge Charger has 38.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Dodge Charger have?A: The 2006 Dodge Charger has legroom of 41.80 inches.Q: What is the 2006 Dodge Charger's towing capacity?A: The 2006 Dodge Charger has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: How much did the 2006 Dodge Charger cost when new?A: The 2006 Dodge Charger had a base price of approximately $21,995 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Dodge Charger? A: The 2006 Dodge Charger was a .Q: What engines did the 2006 Dodge Charger have? A: The 2006 Dodge Charger had the following engine options: V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 3900 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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