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
570 reports, newest first.
Power train, Jul 31, 2013
I'VE RECENTLY HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY SHIFTER NOT WANTING TO MOVE OUT OF PARK. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL LISTED FOR MY VIN NUMBER. I DID RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2007 CHARGERS LIKE MINE, AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEIR VIN DOESN'T FALL UNDER THE LIMITED RECALL. I WAS TOLD BY DODGE'S CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT IT WAS A VIN-SPECIFIC RECALL, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. I FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH DODGE'S CUSTOMER SERVICE TODAY.. I'M STUCK WITH A VEHICLE THAT NOW REQUIRES ME TO PRESS A HOT PINK LEVER IN THE CONSOLE WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT STICKS, AND NO ONE AT DODGE SEEMS TO BE BOTHERED THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS WHO DIDN'T FALL UNDER THE LIMITED RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST 261 COMPLAINTS ON THE 2007 CHARGER FILED WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. OUT OF THOSE 261 COMPLAINTS, 143 WERE ABOUT POWER TRAIN ISSUES. AND OF THOSE 143 POWER TRAIN COMPLAINTS, 121 WERE ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTER INTERLOCK LEVER. THIS IS ONLY ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE. THERE ARE MANY, MANY MORE ON VARIOUS SITES ON THE WEB. THANK YOU. *TR
Power train, Jul 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS LOCKED AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Power train, Jul 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Engine, Jul 23, 2013
I WAS SITTING IN THE CAR A/C ON AND HEARD A LOUD POP AND THEN ANOTHER. A MAN CAME TO THE CAR AND TOLD ME IT WAS LEAKING. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AND ALL OF THE ANTIFREEZE HAD CAME OUT. AFTER READING A FORUM ON THIS CAR,IT IS 12 OTHER SAME ISSUES THAT I`VE SEEN AND CALLED TO ASK WHETHER IT`S UNDER RECALL. ALL THE INCIDENTS ARE RECENT. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jul 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE WOULD ACTIVATE THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, THE LEFT SIGNAL WOULD ACTIVATE INSTEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,500.
Power train, Jul 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME STUCK IN PARK. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO A DEALER AND WAS ADVISED ON HOW TO GET THE GEAR SHIFTER OUT OF PARK MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SHIFT INTERLOCK WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO ASKED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:08V583000(POWER TRAIN), BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 143,380. *TR
Power train, Jul 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Power train, Jul 13, 2013
MY 2007 DODGE CHARGER SUDDENLY WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK TODAY 7/12/2013. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE I DISCOVERED THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE HOWEVER MY VIN IS NOT COVERED. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND IS WELL DOCUMENTED ONLINE, HOWEVER CHRYSLER REFUSES TO EXPAND THE RECALL TO ALL CHARGERS AFFECTED BY THEIR FAULTY SHIFT COLUMN. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Jul 10, 2013
WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. CAR SLOWED PRETTY MUCH TO A STOP AND I HAD TO USE ALL MY STRENGTH TO GET IT TO TURN SO I COULD PULL OVER TO A SAFE PLACE. THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND LOCKED UP ON ME. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TOOK THE KEY OUT, PUT THE KEY BACK IN TO RESTART THE CAR AND IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING SINCE THIS HAS HAPPENED AND THERE ARE TONS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS EXACT THING. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND NOW I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR AND IT IS MY ONLY VEHICLE. I JUST PURCHASED THIS CHARGER ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IT'S HAPPENED . THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED BEFORE PEOPLE START TO DIE FROM HORRIFIC CRASHES FROM NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN! I'M SO DISAPPOINTED ABOUT THIS AND WOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT THIS CAR IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN I WAS PUTTING MINE, MY KIDS OR OTHERS LIFE AT DANGER! ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS! *TR
Engine, Jul 8, 2013
MY 2007 DODGE CHARGER COOLING FAN BROKE AND BUSTED THE RADIATOR I NEED TO IF AND WHEN IT WILL BE UNDER A RECALL. *TR
Engine, Jul 3, 2013
I HAVE AN 2007 DODGE CHARGER AND I LOVE MY CAR. I GOT IT IN 2007 MY FIRST CAR I HAVE EVER HAD. ONE DAY I WAS ON MY WAY HOME GOING 50 MPH AND MY CAR JUST SLOWED DOWN ON ME AND THE STEARING WHEEL GOT HARD TO TURN. SO I HAD TO PUSH IT OUT OF THAT ROAD AND CALL A TOWNING TRUCK TO PULL IT IN. AFTER PULLING IT IN I HAD IT TOWED TO A SHOP. THE GUY LOOKED AND IT AND CALLED AND TOLD ME THA ENGINE WAS BAD. HE SAID IT WAS STRANG THAT IT HAPPEN BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RESON SHOWING WHY IT SHOULD BE BAD. BECAUSE I KELPT THE OIL CHAGED GOT IT SERVIES LIKE I SHOULD. SO WE GOT TO LOOKING ONLINE AND SEE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THA ENGINE AND HE SAID THERE IS THA PROBLEM ITS WITH THA ENGINE RECALL AND NOT SOMETHING I DID BECAUSE I DID BECAUSE THA CAR IS IN GREAT CONDITION. AND I JUST WANT MY CAR FIX BUY THA COMPANY. BECAUSE I PRICES EVRYTHING TO GET IT FIXED AND IT WAS 5600.00 AND I DONT HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 30, 2013
WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON LAKESHORE DRIVE IN CHICAGO, MY CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF ON ME. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT INCIDENT. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND IT IMMEDIATELY STARTED AGAIN. WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD OR ANYTHING ELSE. THIS HAS HAPPENED NO FEWER THAN 25 TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR, INCLUDING FIVE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. MOST OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED DURING THE SPRING/SUMMER MONTHS. I'VE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM TO THEM. NONE OF THEM HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DETECT WHAT IS WRONG. *TR
Power train, Jun 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HER HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,563. *TR
Power train, Jun 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK BECAUSE THE GEAR SHIFTER HAD BECOME STUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,380.
Power train, Jun 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT GEARS AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V583000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Power train, Jun 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME STUCK IN PARK. THE CONTACT FOUND INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET THAT SHOWED HER HOW TO RELEASE THE VEHICLE FROM PARK AND SHE DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SHIFTER INTERLOCK LEVER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Power train, Jun 13, 2013
TRANSMISSION SHIFTER INTERLOCK LEVER SPRING BROKE, AND VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN PARK. THERE WAS A TSB FILED AND CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN SAID IT AFFECTED MODELS FROM 2005 AND 2007. WHEN I CALLED THE RECALL CENTER, THE REPRESENTATIVE SAID IT ONLY IMPACTED DODGE CHARGERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY AND SEPTEMBER OF 2007. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *TR
Engine, Jun 11, 2013
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING CAR IN TOWN AND SHE HEARD A LOAD POP FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT.. NOTICED CAR WAS STARTING TO HEAT UP, STOPPED CAR FROM THE SMELL AND SMOKE FROM FRONT OF CAR. PULLED OVER AND OPENED HOOD AND NOTICED RADIATOR HAD BEEN DAMAGED FROM THE ENGINE SIDE. ONCE I GOT THERE NOTICED THE BIG HOLE IN RADIATOR AND ONE OF THE COOLING FAN BLADES HAD BROKEN AND DAMAGED THE RADIATOR. *TR
Engine, Jun 3, 2013
I WAS ON I-495 LEAVING LONG ISLAND NY , DRIVING AROUND 50-55 MPH WHEN MY 07 DODGE CHARGER 2.7 LITER TURNED OFF ON THE EXTREMELY BUSY FREEWAY. IM USUALLY IN THE FASTLANE , BUT THIS PARTICULAR DAY I WAS TRAVELING IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE. SO NO DAMAGE WAS DONE. THERE ARE NO WARNING INDICATORS OR WARNINGS OF THIS PROBLEM THAT OCCURS , BEFORE OR AFTER. THERE HAS ALSO BEEN NUMEROUS TIMES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS TURNED OFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE ON A GREEN LIGHT. THAT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME MANY REAR END ACCIDENTS. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO MANY MECHANICS INCLUDING THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND NO ONE COULD SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS ON THE DODGE CHARGER FORUM WITH THE SAME PROBLEM , AND FEEL THE SAME DANGERS THAT COULD BE CAUSED IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED OR AT LEAST IDENTIFIED. IF ALL DODGE CHARGERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM , IT COULD CAUSE MANY DEFECT RELATED ACCIDENTS. THERE IS NO CHECK ENGINE WARNING AND THE CAR RUNS FINE UNTIL IT UNEXPECTEDLY SHUTS OFF. I HAVE SPENT OVER $800 FOR TEST AND OTHER WISHFUL REPAIRS WITH STILL NO ANSWER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CHECK THE DODGE CHARGER FORUM. I DIDN'T BOTHER TO SIGN UP BECAUSE THERE WAS NO SOLUTION. *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND SHIFT APPROPRIATELY AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. KMJ *TR
Engine, May 27, 2013
THIS IS REGARDING A 2007 DODGE CHARGER SRT-8. THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY WHEN I WAS SUDDENLY UNABLE TO ACCELERATE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN "SPUTTERING" AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE. I EXITED AT THE NEXT AVAILABLE OFF-RAMP AND CAME TO A STOP AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND I WAS UNABLE TO START IT AGAIN. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST CHRYSLER/DODGE DEALERSHIP/SERVICE CENTER AND AFTER ABOUT A WEEK I WAS INFORMED THAT THE #2 CYLINDER HAD 0 PSI COMPRESSION. THEY SAID THEY HAD TO OPEN THE ENGINE TO GET FURTHER INFORMATION AS TO WHY IT HAD NO COMPRESSION. AFTER OPENING THE ENGINE, THEY FOUND THAT THE VALVE SEAT FOR THE #2 CYLINDER WAS WARN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. GIVEN THAT THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 70K MILES ON IT, I BELIEVE THIS FAILURE IS PREMATURE. THERE WERE ABSOLUTELY NO SIGNS OF DEGRADATION IN VEHICLE PERFORMANCE LEADING UP TO THIS INCIDENT. I USE THIS VEHICLE TO COMMUTE TO WORK ABOUT 35 MILES EACH WAY, EVERYDAY. I TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF THE VEHICLE AND SERVICE IT REGULARLY IF NOT EARLIER THAN THE RECOMMENDED MILEAGE/TIME. *TR
Engine, May 18, 2013
VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES SINCE MY PURCHASE. VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT IN 2009 WITH APPROXIMATELY 13500 MILES ON IT. IT STALLED THE FIRST TIME ABOUT A MONTH LATER. SINCE THEN IT HAS STALLED APPROXIMATELY TEN TIMES. EACH TIME IT OCCURS WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP, OR WHILE ACTUALLY STOPPED. THE ENGINE WILL SHUTTER LIKE IT IS BEING CHOKED. IT WILL THEN REV SLIGHTLY AND THEN CUT OFF. THIS HAS OCCURRED IN DIFFERENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES. CONTACT WITH LOCAL DEALER HAS NOT PRODUCED ANY ANSWERS. THEY SAY THE PROBLEM HAS TO BE REPLICATED HOWEVER IT DOES NOT OCCUR WITH ANY CERTAIN FREQUENCY. SEVERAL OTHER RELATED COMPLAINTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE INTERNET WITH NO SOLUTION. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 17, 2013
AFTER FILLING UP AT A GAS STATION, THE CAR STARTED STUTTERING AND LATER ON STALLED AT A RED LIGHT IN THE CITY. HAS BECOME THIS WAY ONLY AFTER FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK COMPLETELY, IT WILL STUTTER AND SOMETIMES STALL AT COMPLETE STOPS. I HAVE STOPPED FROM FILLING UP COMPLETELY TO AVOID THIS PROBLEM FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS NOW. IT IS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER RT RWD. *TR
Engine, May 15, 2013
ABOUT 40K MILES INTO OWNING THE CAR I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY CAR STALLED OUT. ONCE I PULLED OVER I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR BUT WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW APPEARING. THE CAR MADE IT THE REST OF MY DESTINATION BUT HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE. THAT WAS 5 YEARS AGO. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. THERE APPEARS TO BE LITTLE POWER LEFT WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS THE CAR RESPONDS BUT WILL IDLE DOWN AND FEEL CLOSE TO STALLING OUT EVEN WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. I TOOK TO DODGE AND THEY REPLACED A PART THAT COST ME $800 TO FIX (INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNING VALVE). OF COURSE THIS DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS OF FOR ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE IT CAME ON AGAIN. THEY DID NOT WANT TO HELP ME OUT. I WAS TOLD IT COULD BE ANOTHER $1200 IN REPAIRS. I DID NOT WANT TO SPEND THIS MUCH MONEY AS I DO NOT HAVE CONFIDENCE THAT THEY HAVE A RESOLUTION. THE CAR HAS NEVER PERFORMED ANY BETTER. I HAVE PUT LESS THAN 3K MILES/YEAR ON THE CAR FOR THE PREVIOUS TWO YEARS. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE THAT MY CAR WOULD HAVE LASTED THIS LONG IF MY COMMUTE WAS LONGER OR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WAS INVOLVED. I HAVE TO TAKE MY WIFE'S MUCH OLDER CAR WHEN I NEED TO MAKE LONGER COMMUTES. I AM VERY UNSATISFIED. *TR
Power train, May 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE MOVED FROM PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V583000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *TR