Sell your 2006 Dodge Charger for cash

The 2006 Dodge Charger is a full-size car that came with a choice of 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.10L 8-cyl engines. At 20 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2006 Dodge Charger at a glance

Body styleLarge Cars
Engines2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.10L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Automatic 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
Fuel economy13–18 city / 18–26 highway / 15–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$5,500 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–592 grams per mile
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)3,710 lb
Versions tested by EPA4 configurations
Age20 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 20 years old, most of a 2006 Charger's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2006 Charger weighed 3,710 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Charger. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the engine, typically around 91,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2006 Dodge Charger recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2006 Dodge Charger. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsMay 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V352000Park outside / do not drive

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…

Risk: 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 occurr

Air BagsMay 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V313000Park outside / do not drive

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…

Risk: 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.

Power TrainNov 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V583000

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.

Risk: This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.

Service Brakes, HydraulicMay 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V149000

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…

Risk: This can result in a decrease of braking force and the potential for an engine compartment fire.

Power TrainOct 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V460000

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.

Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.

Common 2006 Charger problems

Owners have filed 1,294 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Charger with NHTSA. 21 reports involved a crash and 12 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 28 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Engine388
  • Fuel/Propulsion System305
  • Fuel System, Gasoline210
  • Power Train176
  • Electrical System142
  • Air Bags101

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Engine91,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System88,000 mi
  • Fuel System, Gasoline77,000 mi
  • Power Train82,000 mi
  • Electrical System91,000 mi
  • Air Bags100,000 mi

2006 Dodge Charger service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 62 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2006 Dodge Charger. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System9
  • Engine and Engine Cooling8
  • Engine and Engine Cooling6
  • Power Train6
  • Structure5
  • Air Bags2

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2021 · 9004009

    Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed durin

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2020 · 9004275

    KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2020 · 9004275

    KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2020 · 23-015-20

    Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 4 defect investigations covering the 2006 Dodge Charger.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

Air BagsEA15001 · opened Feb 2015, openLed to recall 14V668

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were

Air BagsPE14016 · opened Jun 2014, closed Mar 2015Led to recall 13V172000

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were

Fuel System, GasolinePE13016 · opened May 2013, closed Feb 2014

Engine Stall

During PE13-016, Chrysler identified a condition in model year (MY) 2005 through 2006 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Magnum vehicles equipped with 5.7L and 6.1L 8-cylinder HEMI engines that may result in engine stall after refueling when the vehicle is stopped or travelling at low speeds. According to Chrysler, the mu

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Selling a 2006 Charger: questions

How much is a 2006 Dodge Charger worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2006 Charger that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2006 Chargers that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2006 Charger with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Dodge Charger; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2006 Charger?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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