WHEN FUEL TANK FILL-UP, THE ENGINE STALLS IMMEDIATELY. 6/03/2014
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2006 Dodge Magnum fuel system problems
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Failure mileage
Complaints
43
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
When does it fail?
Of the 43 fuel system complaints filed for the 2006 Dodge Magnum, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 43 fuel system complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA fuel system complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Engine Stall Immediately Following Fuel Tank Fill-Up (X53 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may experience an engine stall condition just after filling the fuel tank. The integral mulit-functional control valve may allow liquid fuel to enter the evaporative emissions system causing a rich fuel condition when the purge system is initiated..
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗LOOSE FUEL CAP MESSAGE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457 - EVAP SYSTEM - LOOSE FUEL CAP.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report the 2006 Dodge Magnum (5.7L, 6.1L SRT-8 engines) stalls repeatedly within a few minutes to one mile after each fuel fill-up. The stalling happens at traffic lights, during freeway merging, in busy intersections, and even while accelerating at speed—situations where loss of power steering and brakes creates immediate collision risk. One owner was nearly hit by semi trucks on a freeway onramp; another nearly collided head-on during a turn.
The root cause, confirmed by dealers and documented in NHTSA Investigation PE13016, is a faulty integral fuel tank valve (purge or rollover valve) that sticks open and forces gasoline into the evaporative canister and intake, flooding the engine. Over time, the problem worsens and occurs at lower fuel levels. Owners find temporary relief by not topping off the tank or limiting fills to 14 gallons or 3/4 full, but the only permanent fix is full fuel tank replacement—a $1,400+ repair.
Chrysler issued Technical Service Bulletin 14-002-14 (April 2014) and offered an X53 lifetime warranty extension; however, coverage was sometimes denied to second owners or when VINs were not in the warranty database. Several dealers reported being unaware of the bulletin or the investigation altogether.
Same Dodge Magnum fuel system reports on nearby years: 2005
Failure modes owners describe
Fuel Tank Purge/Rollover Valve Malfunction
The integral fuel tank valve—whether referred to as a purge valve, rollover valve, or multi-functional control valve—sticks or fails to operate correctly, allowing gasoline (not just fumes) to flow into the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister and purge line. This floods the engine with excess fuel, causing stalling and rough running.
When: Typically within a few minutes to a mile after refueling, especially when the tank is full or nearly full. Symptoms worsen with warmer temperatures. Over time, the problem can recur even at lower fuel levels (1/4 tank or below).
Symptoms owners cite: Engine stalls shortly after refueling or during the first few miles of operation; Stalling at stops, intersections, during acceleration, and on freeways; Rough idle and surging after restart; Strong fuel smell from the exhaust; Difficulty restarting; vehicle acts as if flooded; No power steering or brakes when stalled, creating traffic hazards; Stalling resolves after burning off 1–4 gallons of fuel
Codes mentioned: PE13016
Repairs/costs cited: Full fuel tank replacement required because the valve is integrated into the tank assembly. Owners report costs around $1,400. Some dealers initially denied coverage or warranty extension eligibility.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Investigation PE13016 initiated. Chrysler issued Technical Service Bulletin 14-002-14 (April 22, 2014) and offered an X53 lifetime warranty extension on fuel tank and associated parts for affected vehicles; however, coverage was sometimes denied to second owners or vehicles with VINs not included in the warranty database. Some dealers reported being unaware of the issue, investigation, or bulletin.
Engine Stalling – Multiple Refueling Events
Recurrent stalling after each fuel fill-up over months or years, becoming worse with time or higher ambient temperatures. Owners develop workarounds (avoiding full fills, limiting tank to 14 gallons or 3/4 level) that provide only temporary relief.
When: Consistently after refueling; initially tied to a full tank but can eventually occur at lower fill levels. Mileage range: 26,000 to 128,000+ miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Stalling within 1 block to 1 mile of leaving the gas station; Multiple consecutive stalls requiring multiple restarts; Engine surging and sputtering; Rough running that gradually improves over 10–15 minutes of driving; Difficulty restarting; sometimes requires waiting 15 minutes; Transmission slow to engage after restart
Codes mentioned: PE13016
Repairs/costs cited: Full fuel tank replacement only permanent fix. Temporary relief by not filling to full or limiting fill amount to 14 gallons.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Covered under Technical Service Bulletin 14-002-14 and X53 lifetime warranty extension for eligible vehicles. Some consumers denied coverage if VIN not in warranty database or vehicle was second-owned.
Synthesized from 43 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
On 4 occasions to date, the most recent occurring on 12/21/13, the engine stalls multiple times after refueling. All occasions occurred at idle. Safety hazard exists while exiting vehicle on busy roads to push to side of the road. *tr
Car stalls after fueling rendering all power assisted features useless..ie: power steering & power brakes. Wife and kids almost rear ended in normal traffic and t-boned when turning left in intersection!!!!!!! Please help!!!!!! *tr
Vehicle stalled shortly after refueling when beginning to accelerate after having been stopped at intersection. This problem continued to occur regularly after refueling. It occurred both when the vehicle is stopped and also while in motion. Restarting the vehicle was sometimes difficult. Once restarted the vehicle frequently surged while driving for several minutes of operation until returning…
Vehicle stalled when stopped at intersection very shortly after refueling. This problem continues to occur regularly after refueling. It has occurred both when the vehicle is stopped and also while in motion. Restarting the vehicle is sometimes difficult. Once restarted the vehicle frequently surges while driving for several minutes of operation until returning to normal. This problem and its…
Filled up fuel tank, started running rough right afterwards, stalling out when pulling up to stop light, cleared up after driving for awhile, only happens when I fill up, will not happen if I don't completely fill fuel tank. *tr
When vehicle fuel tank is filled with gasoline, car will stall and cut out and run very rough. Car has stalled several times when pulling out in traffic and is a safety concern for my wife and family when traveling in this car. Vehicle has started doing this every time the fuel tank is filled. Was told not to overfill tank and I do not overfill it. Have read that the only fix is replacing the…
After fueling car to near the full mark I was attempting to enter the traffic flow on interstate 75 at ocala. The car lost power and the engine died ( no power brakes or steering) attempted to restart car in neutral while attempting to maintain control of car. Traffic was running 70mph and I was merging into the traffic flow. The car would not restart acting as if flooded. Luckily I was driving…
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Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2006 Dodge Magnum?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 43 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Across the 43 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most fuel system failures cluster between 60,000 and 96,326 miles, with the median around 75,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 60,000; a quarter make it past 96,326. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Dodge/Magnum.
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