AI Damage2006 Chrysler SRT8: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Chrysler SRT8 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 80% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 40% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 40% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (80% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
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…
Transmission shifter goes in park and does not want to move. The vehicle will not start while in park.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler SRT8?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (60%), jerking, harsh shifts (20%), won't start (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Chrysler SRT8?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Chrysler SRT8 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.