Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Dodge Charger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Takata recall the suspension is shot. I am having to replace the my tires due to the bushings being junk and have ate my tires away on the inside down to the metal due to the toe positioning being incorrect. The control arms have been changed, but I am in fear the rear camber May be completely out. Also, sometimes my car does not want to turn over, but yet the battery, starter and alternator are fine. Also, my electrical system is a mess. I can't roll down my window unless I shut off my air or heat. Then when I turn on my air or heat all my interior lights go out. Plus, sometimes my tachometer doesn't want to work. I have replaced the engine and transmission, it is always maintained, but yet I feel like I am about to have to dump thousands of dollars into this cheaply made suspension. …
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle shook and knocked excessively at low and high rates of speed. In addition, when the vehicle was at a complete stop, it hesitated several times and lunged forward. The contact had to apply the brake pedal with force to ensure that the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) 16V352000, but had to wait for the second notice to determine when the parts would become available. The approximate failure mileage was 14,200. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Both front whees have fallen off due to faulty suspension components. The passenger side wheel fell off while at interstate speed when the top ball joint failed. Luckily it fell inward. The driver side wheel fell off when it was put up on the rack at the dealership to fix the faulty fuel pump. Again, the upper ball joint failed.
I am about to file a lemon law complaint because Dodge has been "unable to duplicate" the most serious problems that have plagued my vehicle, a 2006 Dodge Charger r/t, since day four of my ownership. I have owned this car for 68 days and of those, I have only been able to drive the functioning car for 19 days. They have fixed a number of minor issues and notified me that they would be unable to fix or do not know how to fix at this time, some minor issues including the air conditioning compressor problems (which they say they have also been "unable to duplicate". The serious issues that are occurring when it idles, when it accelerates and with what seems to be the suspension and possibly both the engine and transmission. …
At certain speeds my vehicle will vibrate. Going over speed bumps or into even the slightest pot hole the vehicle will vibrate. When slowing down or coming to a stop the front end will vibrate. Took the vehicle to the dealership and they advised my front tires needed to be changed and/or rotated to the back due to an unusual wearing on the tires. The wear was on the outisde of the tires. When took the vehicle back into Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealer service department they advised I will probably soon be needing new tire rod ends and this is what May have caused my front tires to wear so easily. Especially purchasing the car used in July 2010 with all brand new tires and now needing to replace all four and its only December 2011. Service department manager advised this was a big issue with the early model chargers but Chrysler still has yet to issue a recall. …
Our 2006 Dodge Charger was showing symptoms of the wheels being out of alignment, and we had it checked out by a mechanic. We knew what he was going to say before he came back with his assessment; its the tie rods once again. We have had problems with the tie rods on this car from the 3rd month of owning it. We have had it fixed by the dealer 3 times along with new brakes and tires at the cost of $2,000 each time. We drive 20 miles a day to and from work, there is no reason for the tie rods to be replaced. I have complained to the dealership and they told me that it is an issue that we will continue to have and there is nothing we can do about it. He had 4 chargers in that day with the same issue. I contacted Chrysler 2 days ago because we need to have the tie rods fixed for the 4th time. They told me they would forward my complaint to the product development team. …
In the last year I have had to have the front tie rods replaced three time. At certain speeds my vehicle will vibrate. Going over speed bumps or into even the slightest pot hole the vehicle will vibrate. When slowing down or coming to a stop the front end will vibrate. Took the vehicle to the dealership and they advised my front tires needed to be changed and/or rotated to the back due to an unusual wearing on the tires. The wear was on the outside of the tires.the gear shifter was in park position and there it stayed was unable to shift gear to anything and had to take the console around the lever apart to shift gears. And the brakes squeak all the time even after having them replaced and the rotors replaced as well as the struts. When the car is sitting in idle, the lights dims as though there is a shortage in the electrical system. …
I have a 2006 Dodge Charger with v8 Hemi engine. I have had nothing but problems with my front suspension system I.e inner/outer tie rods, ball joints and wheel bearings. Most of my driving is done on new jersey highways. I have had to replace my tires twice because of these problems. My first experience with defective suspension parts occurred at 40,000 miles, second at 68,000 mi. And lastly now at 86,000 mi. Costing me approximately a total of $4,000.00. Every mechanic that worked on this vehicle claims that the 2006 Dodge Charger is notorious for these issues. This is not normal and needs to be seriously looked into. I do not understand why Chrysler/Dodge have not taken this matter serious, and did a recall of the suspension system parts. …
I have a potential problem arising. Upon taking my 2006 Charger in to have an alignment done on it I was told that the front end had fallen and it would not take all of the specs on the alignment. I tried to take it to the dealership in odessa, texas and they never did get to it on the day specified. All they did say was that most alignment centers don't know how to do this job. Only the dealers they allowed would do it. Probably because the dealer does not want to have to put forth the repairs for warranty work and their people will say that it is done right. I will get a second opinion but it will not be with their people. I have done some research since and have found out that there are several cars of like mine that have had tie rod ends fall off and cause near accidents. …
I purchased my Dodge Charger in August of 06. At 22,316 miles, I started experiencing a clunking in the front end. The left outer tie rod needed to be replaced. It was covered by the warranty. I purchased the extended warranty for 5/50,000. At 51,972 the clunking returned. The remaining tie rods, inner and outer, including the one that was replaced at 22,316 had to be replaced. As of now my car has 67,800 miles on it and in between 51,972 and 67,800 miles, the clunking has returned several times. I have had a left control arm, lower ball joint, sway bar link, control arm bushings, rt and lt tension struts and sway bar bushings all replaced. I think for a car with only 67,000 miles on it...... This is way too many problems, especially when all the problems are in one area of the car. …
Suspension complaints in other Charger years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2006 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Dodge Charger, 2% of the model year's 1,294 complaints. The component named most often is front (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Dodge Charger suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2006 Dodge Charger, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge Charger suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 47,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.