2007 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 570 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 18 involved a crash and 17 involved a fire. 21 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 27, 2015
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 15V313000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftNov 6, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 08V583000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleDec 29, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V493000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionSep 7, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.
IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V341000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
41 reports, newest first. Show all
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Sep 17, 2008
KEEP HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES ON 2007 CHARGER. THE DEALER HAVE WORKED ON THEM AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. AROUND MARCH CAR WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT PLEASE HELP ME. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Mar 22, 2008
SEVERAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIPS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED, INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THEY HAVE THESE VEHICLES IN OPERATION; TEXAS AREA DEALERSHIPS AND TEXAS POLICE DEPARTMENTS THAT UTILIZE THESE MODELS (E.G.) SAN ANTONIO, HOUSTON. AUSTIN, DALLAS DEALERSHIPS , POLICE DEPARTMENTS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Equipment, Feb 25, 2008
HAVE TO REPLACE BRAKE ROTOR ON 2007 DODGE CHARGER WITH HEMI. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED APPRO 2 MONTHS AGO AND NEED REPLACE AGAIN. THIS A POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE. THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH ANOTHER DEPARTMENT THAT HAS OR IS GOING TO REPLACE ROTORS ON THERE VEHICLE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 30, 2008
DRIVER STATES WHILE MERGING ON TO HIGHWAY INTO TRAFFIC AND HITTING A SLIPPERY SPOT THE (TCS) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ENGAGED AS NORMAL (THROTTLE WAS CUT BACK TO IDLE). HOWEVER, ONCE TRACTION WAS REGAINED THE TCS FAILED TO DISENGAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PULLED TO SIDE OF ROADWAY AND SHUT OFF. ONCE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. THIS HAPPENED TWICE TO DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, HOWEVER THE DEALER REPORTED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SHUTTERED. THE DEALER SHAVED AND TURNED THE ROTORS BECAUSE THEY WERE WARPED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER 50 MILES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INSTALLED AFTERMARKET BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, AS WELL AS NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE; YET, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,926.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Tires, Oct 26, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. ON NOVEMBER 1, 2006, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR A BASIC OIL CHANGE AND FILTER AT 3,600 MILES. ON JANUARY 2, 2007, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR BASIC MAINTENANCE, IN WHICH THE CONTACT REQUESTED A TIRE ROTATION BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE WEARING VERY QUICKLY. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE ROTATED, BALANCED, AND THAT THE OIL WAS CHANGED. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRES CONTINUED TO WEAR VERY QUICKLY AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. HE WENT TO A LOCAL TIRE STORE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE INCORRECTLY AND THAT TWO DIFFERENT SIZED TIRES SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO PROVIDE NEW TIRES AND BRAKES. THEY PROVIDED THE TIRES AND NEW FRONT BRAKES, BUT NO REAR BRAKES. THE DEALER ALSO FAILED TO REPAIR A RATTLING NOISE IN THE FAN UNDER THE HOOD; HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT. CURRENTLY, THE BRAKES LOCK SOMETIMES AND THE FAN STILL MAKES A NOISE AS IF LEAVES AND STICKS ARE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT HAS A 100,000 MILE WARRANTY, BUT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE HIS VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,044. UPDATED 01-16-08. *KB UPDATED *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 15, 2007, crash
FAILURE OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKES AND POWER STEERING RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE ANOTHER VEHICLE GOT HIT FROM BEHIND. THE GAUGE CLUSTER DIED UPON IMPACT. THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR FROM ENTERPRISE AND THE CUSTOMER BEFORE HAD JUST TURNED IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE SHE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AND STEERING. ENTERPRISE REFUSED TO DOCUMENT THE INCIDENT AS PER THAT CUSTOMER AND THEN PROCEEDED TO GIVE THE VEHICLE TO MY SON FIVE MINUTES LATER. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR ABS CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE ISSUES THAT MAY CAUSE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP. CHRYSLER SAYS THAT NOT THIS VIN NUMBER. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 4, 2007
I HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR 4 MONTHS NOW AND HAVE ALREADY HAD THE ROTORS CUT AND THE PADS REPLACED. THE SQUEALING WAS MORE THAN A NUISANCE AND THE ROTORS WOULD OVERHEAT AND WARP. I HAD THIS WORK DONE AT 8200 MILES. I NOW HAVE 9800 MILES AND THE PADS ARE ALREADY MAKING NOISE AND THE ROTORS OVERHEAT AFTER SEMI HARD BRAKING. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 26, 2007
POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE - BRAKES MAKING NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKING. FIRST REPORTED 10,088 MILES. ROTORS TURNED AND PADS CLEANED. NOW 10,500 MILES AND SAME PROBLEM. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 4, 2007
I PURCHASED A 2006 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA OVER THREE MONTHS AGO. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR ITS FIRST OIL CHANGE. SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED IT WITH 70 MILES ON IT, THE BRAKES HAVE SQUEALED BADLY. I TOLD THE DEALER ABOUT IT AND THEY WERE GOING TO CHECK IT OUT. THEY CALLED ME TO SAY THAT THEY COULD NOT HEAR ANY NOISE, BUT IF THERE WAS A SQUEAL IT IS TYPICAL ON ALL CHARGER DAYTONA'S. IT IS SOMETHING I JUST HAVE TO LIVE WITH. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR I DROVE IT 100 FEET AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. A LOUD SQUEAL CAME FROM THE BRAKES, BUT THEY STILL REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WHY IS THIS? WHY DON'T THEY DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT? *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 31, 2007
LOUD AND CONSISTENT SQUEALING OF FRONT BRAKES SINCE PURCHASE DATE IN FEBRUARY 07. REPORTED TO DEALER AT BOTH OIL CHANGES AND NOTHING DONE. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 28, 2007
2007 DODGE CHARGER WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE CAR WAS SERVICED FOUR TIMES AND HE BELIEVES THAT IT IS A LEMON**CC THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE BRAKES WERE VERY SQUEAKY. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE BRAKE PADS HAD RECENTLY BEEN UPDATED AND AN ORDER WOULD HAVE TO PLACED FOR THE NEWER VERSION. THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AFTER THE UPDATE OF THE BRAKES. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 16, 2007
REAR BRAKES ON 2007 DODGE CHARGER (17144 MILE, MAINLY HWY) GROOVED CONSISTENTLY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. DEALER CHECKED AND THE ONLY EXPLANATION THEY WOULD GIVE ME WAS THAT I LIVE ON A GRAVEL ROAD AND THAT ROCKS ARE CAUSING THIS. APPARENTLY IF YOU LIVE OR ARE GOING TO DRIVE ON A GRAVEL ROAD YOU CAN'T OWN A CHARGER. BOTH THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE TURNED THIS DOWN AS A WARRANTY ITEM. DEALER STATED ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED BUT WITHOUT GIVING ME A SOLUTION AS TO PREVENTING THIS PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. THE GROOVES IN THE ROTOR ARE ABOUT 1/8 OF AN INCH. THIS WOULD TAKE ABOUT 40 ROCKS PERFECTLY LINED UP ON EACH OF THE REAR BRAKES. IMPOSSIBLE. I AM BE GIVEN THE RUN AROUND AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE POSSIBLE. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 12, 2007
WITH ONLY 95 (BRAND NEW) MILES THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING WHEN APPLY BREAKS OVER 50 MPH.IT SEEM LIKE BADLY WARPED ROTORS. SEND A E MAIL TO DODGE DID.T SEEM TO CARE. THE DEALER SAID THEY WILL FIX IT, I MET ANOTHER OWNER WITH SAME PROBLEM.THIS A EXPENSIVE CAR , THE VEHICAL MWY BE FORED TO FIX THIS PROBLEMS.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 24, 2007
2007 DODGE CHARGER R/T ROAD & TRACK PACKAGE(HD BRAKES) MY VEHICLE HAS 3500 MILES FROM WHEN I PURCHASED IT NEW AND HAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE AND POSSIBLE FRONT BRAKE DAMAGE DUE TO GROOVING/WARPING OF THE ROTORS. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE LOCAL DEALER IN MY AREA AS TO THE PROBLEM AND A POSSIBLE PERMANENT FIX WITH TSB 05-001-07. THE DEALER HAS STATED I'VE BEEN DECLINED FOR THIS TSB AND ALL THAT CAN BE DONE UNDER WARRANTY IS A TEMPORARY FIX OF REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS WITH THE SAME LIKENESS AND RE-CUT THE ROTORS. THIS SHOULD NOT EVEN BE AN OPTION FOR A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WITH ONLY 3500 CAREFULL MILES. THE MANUFACTUER IS FULLY AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM IN THEIR BRAKING SYSTEMS AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THIS, THAT I AM AWARE OF. AS I STATED, TSB 05-001-07 WAS DENIED FOR MY VEHICLE DUE TO A "SALES CODE" THAT DOES NOT MATCH. MY VEHICLE HAS THIS HEAVY DUTY BRAKE SYSTEM STATED IN THE TSB, BUT DO TO "LIABILITY" WILL NOT BE DONE. I HAVE CONTACTED SEVERAL VEHICLE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS I HAVE, AND ALL ARE JUST AS FRUSTRATED AS I AM TO HAVE A NEW VEHICLE WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER THEN STATED TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND HOPE SOMETHING "COMES OUT" BEFORE THE 12,000 MILE WARRANTY IS UP. THANK YOU!
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 13, 2007, crash
TL*- CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER, AND STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 12 MPH HE PRESSED ON THE BRAKES 20 FEET BEFORE GETTING TO A STOP SIGN, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DRIVE, AND SIDE SWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 12 MPH, WHICH FINALLY CAUSED THE 2007 DODGE CHARGER TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 5,038 MILES. *AK UPDATE 05/10/07*TR