2006 Dodge Charger SXT review from North America
"The concept is good but the quality is lousy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It already started with a recall after 3 weeks at 1,000 miles - the engine could have been subject to a rod bearing issue and had to be opened.
The car is very receptive for not so well balanced tires and consequential jittering at highway speeds - requires frequent balancing of tires.
At 13,600 pulsation when braking at higher speeds got very strong - dealer resurfaced front rotors.
At 15,700 the transmission was leaking - dealer replaced an oring and guide bushing.
At 24,800 pulsation is back - dealer finally replaced front rotors.
Now at 31,000 the pulsation is slowly coming back at certain speeds. Also, a rattling and creaking is developing somewhere in the front axle - next issue coming around the corncer.
General comments?
We still like how it rides and that it is relatively quiet and spacious sedan. But what a disappointment regarding quality! You would think that when they claimed that the LX platform has "Mercedes Technology" they also improved quality a little - dead wrong! Still the old Chrysler approach. It is rated 27 mpg highway, but I do not know how you could ever get there. I just cannot get more than 24 out of it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd September, 2008 |