The 2006 Chrysler SRT8 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (4 reports).
2006 Chrysler SRT8 recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Hitting Occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may be affected by moisture intrusion over time.
Most common 2006 Chrysler SRT8 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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, NEGLECTING THAT I WAS AT A STOP IN FRONT OF THEM. LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPTELLS ME THERE IS NO SURE F
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 TANK. I HAD MY FUEL TANK REPLACED ALREADY UNDER THAT EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY. THIS SEEMS TO BE
TRANSMISSION SHIFTER GOES IN PARK AND DOES NOT WANT TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHILE IN PARK. *TR
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
2006 Chrysler SRT8 questions
Does the 2006 Chrysler SRT8 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Chrysler SRT8: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Hitting Occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler SRT8?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Engine (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Chrysler SRT8 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.