2006 Chrysler SRT8 recalls and problems

The 2006 Chrysler SRT8 has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chrysler dealer.

Urgent: recall 15V-313 carries a "do not drive" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.

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Recalls may cover only some 2006 Chrysler SRT8 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Chrysler SRT8 recalls

Recall 15V-313: Air Bags

Do not driveReported May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Problem: 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.

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.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. 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.

2006 Chrysler SRT8 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	4
Engine	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Electrical System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 74,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Chrysler SRT8 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Sep 18, 2017

The vehicle stalls and cuts off several times after refueling. This only occurs when the gas tank is completely full with fuel and last for 10 to 15 minutes immediately after filling the tank. The vehicle will cut off while driving in traffic at low speeds or when at a complete stop at a traffic light, drive thru, etc., during the same period of time.

Engine · reported Aug 3, 2016

The car randomly dies at an idle, low speeds shifting gears, [including reverse] as well as during speed acceleration. If you punch the gas pedal while moving it will start back up and continue on. If you are at a stop you have to put the car in neutral or park to use the key to restart. It dies at the most in convenient times, at stop signs, traffic lights, turning right or left. There is no pattern. One day it will stall out 2 times throughout driving and other days it will stall 50+ times. I was rearended at a stop light because my car stalled and the driver saw the green light and went…

Electrical System · at 90,000 miles · reported Sep 28, 2015

The car is randomly bucking, jerking and stalling. I'm getting ridiculous error messages all at the same time including u0100 (Lost communication with the ECM/PCM), c121c (Torque request denied), u140e (Implausible vehicle configuration), c2202 (Original VIN missing/mismatch), p0700 (Tcm malfunction), u0164 (Lost communication with heating, venting and cooling), and u110b (Lost engine coolant message). All of these error messages came up at the same time after the car jerked, bucked and then stalled. This happens almost every week. This is not related to the stalling due to the faulty gas…

Power Train · at 74,000 miles · reported Feb 15, 2015

In the morning when you go to start the car to warm up it doesn't even stay running for a minute and the car idols for less then a minute and the rpms start droping and just dies other times I could be driving and the car just dies after like 5 seconds of standing by it just dies a title and sometimes when I reverse r going 4 miles per hour it'll die in reverse even on the electronic shifter....at this point car can't be driven because shuts off at light and intersections

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler SRT8 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chrysler SRT8: 15V-313 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chrysler SRT8?

Owners report power train problems most often (4 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 74,000 miles.

Are Chrysler recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chrysler dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.