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.
Parking brake, May 10, 2010
2007 DODGE CHARGER, ONLY 50,000 MILES. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. CAR STUCK IN PARK. NUMEROUS ON LINE COMPLAINTS REGARDING DODGE VEHICLES OF VARIOUS MODELS. *TR
Steering, Suspension, May 10, 2010
UPON ARRIVING FOR MY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE AND TIRE EXCHANGE FROM SNOWS TO SUMMER, I WAS INFORMED THAT MY TIE ROD ENDS ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS THEY WERE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ON. SO I INSTRUCTED THEM TO GO AHEAD AND FIX IT AS I NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND SAFETY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE WHEN YOU TRANSPORT YOUR CHILD ON A REGULAR BASIS (AS WELL AS MYSELF). I DIDN'T REALIZE AT THAT TIME THIS WAS SOMETHING THAT IS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR I WOULD HAVE GONE TO A DAIMLERCHRYSLER/DODGE DEALER TO GET IT FIXED. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A CAR WITH 33,000 MILES TO NEED TWO NEW TIE RODS. THIS WAS AN EMERGENCY REPAIR AS I HAD NO PREVIOUS INDICATION THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM AT ALL. LEAVING WITHOUT GETTING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED WAS NOT AN OPTION AS I AM NOT WILLING TO PUT MINE OR MY DAUGHTER'S SAFETY IN JEOPARDY AS SHE WAS WITH ME AT THE TIME OF THE APPOINTMENT. I AM AWARE OF THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR THAT CAN BE CAUSED WHEN A TIE ROD (OR BOTH) FAILS AND DIDN'T THINK TWICE ABOUT GOING AHEAD WITH THE REPAIRS. UPON SPEAKING WITH A REPRESENTATIVE AFTER THE FACT TO GET A REIMBURSEMENT (FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BACK OF THE OWNERS MANUAL REGARDING EMERGENCY REPAIRS NOT DONE AT A DEALER), DAIMLERCHRYSLER STATED THEY WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE PARTS. THIS IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH AS I DID NOT HAVE ANY OTHER OPTION. I DO NOT FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING, WHICH WOULD HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN FULLY COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY BY GOING TO A DAIMLERCHRYSLER DEALER, ESPECIALLY BEING A SAFETY ISSUE. HAD THE TIE RODS INDEED BROKEN WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, NOT ONLY WOULD IT HAVE INCURRED ENORMOUS AMOUNTS OF DAMAGE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. RESEARCH OVER THE INTERNET HAS SINCE INDICATED THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES AND THIS IS NOT A REPAIR I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR. *TR
Electrical system, May 6, 2010
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE VEHICLE AND ENGINE OFF
Electrical system, Apr 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS ACTIVATED; HOWEVER, WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS DEACTIVATED, THE MOTOR CONTINUED TO FUNCTION. ALSO, THE MOTOR REMAINED OPERABLE AFTER THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Other or unspecified, Mar 28, 2010
VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY LOSES POWER DURING NORMAL DRIVING. THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN DURING ACCELERATION FROM ABOUT 10 MPH. *CN
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER THE BRAKES LOCKED. THE CONTACT NOTICE A RECALL REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: CONTROL UNIT, MODULE BUT THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN DID NOT APPLY TO THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
Vehicle speed control, Feb 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 60-65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. IMMEDIATELY, PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY NO POWER RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE TECHNICIAN CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTION AND PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE ENGINE STALLED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE FAILURES OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER DISPENSING FUEL TO THE FULL CAPACITY LEVEL AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL SPILLED FROM THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 03/09/10.*LJ THE FUEL PUMP WIRING MELTED. UPDATED 06/01/10.*JB
Power train, Dec 26, 2009
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 62K MILES AND 2 YEARS OLD. 2007 DODGE CHARGER, 3.5HO W/ 5 SPD.AUTOSTICK. *TR
Seat belts, Nov 20, 2009
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS LOCKED INTO THE BUCKLE AND WOULD NOT RELEASE THEN LOCKING CLIP. PASSENGER WAS TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE SEAT BELT. COULD NOT TAKE IT DIRECTLY TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM HELP RELEASE IT. IT WAS AFTER HOURS AND COULD NOT WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING WHEN THEY OPEN. I HAD TO CUT THE BELT TO RELEASE THE PASSENGER. LUCKILY I AM A POLICE OFFICER AND HAD A SEAT BELT CUTTER. THE VEHICLE IS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER POLICE PACKAGE. IF THERE HAD BEEN AN ACCIDENT WITH A FIRE, THE PASSENGER WOULD HAVE BEEN TRAPPED A DIED. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT MORNING. THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR SEAT BELTS AND IT WOULD COST ME $456.00 TO HAVE IT FIXED. *TR
Wheels, Oct 29, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE HIS TIRES HE NOTICED THAT THE LUG NUTS WERE SWOLLEN AND DISFIGURED. HE WAS ALSO UNABLE TO TAKE THEM OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS, THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 55674.
Wheels, Oct 24, 2009
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE WHEELS FROM MY VEHICLE, I DISCOVERED THAT THE FACTORY TIRE TOOL WOULD NOT FIT ON THE STOCK LUG NUTS. THE LUG NUTS ARE A TWO PIECE DESIGN, A STEEL NUT WITH A SHEET METAL JACKET COVERING IT. THE JACKET HAS BECOME WARPED AND THE TIRE TOOL WILL NOT FIT. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE WITH A MECHANIC. HE STATED IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I THEN CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE IT SERVICED BEFORE I FILED A COMPLAINT. I REALIZE THIS MAY NOT SEEM LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE, I WOULD NOT WANT MY SPOUSE OR MYSELF TO BE STRANDED ALONG A HIGHWAY OR REMOTE ROAD BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE DUE TO A POOR LUG NUT DESIGN. *TR
Air bags, Oct 19, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH SHE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN THE OTHER VEHICLE RAN THE STOP SIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AN OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE THAT CAUSED THE CRASH WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE DUE TO SEVERE INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT IS AVAILABLE. A LETTER WAS SENT BY THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THE FRAME WAS NOT HIT HARD ENOUGH TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Power train, Oct 17, 2009
ON THE MORNING OF OCTOBER 16, 2009 MY 2007 DODGE CHARGER DID NOT NOTIFY ME OF ANY PROBLEMS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT GO ON. I STARTED MY ENGINE AND PROCEED TO CHANGE GEARS AND IT WAS LOCK. I DID KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG SO AFTER OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES TOWING TO THE DEALER-SHIP THE MECHANIC SAID THAT IT IS BROKEN GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM THEN MECHANIC SAID, "IT WAS NOT MY FAULT. IT IS A INTERNAL PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO REASON WHY IT BROKE." TO MAKE MATTERS MORE DIFFICULT FOR ME THE WARRANTY THAT CAME WITH THE CAR WILL NOT EVEN COVER THIS PART. THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE CAR. WHAT IF WAS DRIVING AND COULD NOT SHIFT BACK TO PARK OR REVERSE WOULD I HAVE HAD TO BEEN A ACCIDENT AND RISK MY LIFE? TO CORRECT THE FAILURE IT WILL COST ME TO PAY CLOSE TO $400.00 TO REPLACE/REPAIR. LET ME REMIND YOU GUYS THAT I DID NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR IT IS SOMETHING THAT BROKE BY ITSELF. I TAKE CARE OF MY CAR I SERVICE WHEN NEEDED AND I ONLY USE TO COMMUTE TO FOR ERRANDS, WORK AND HOME. THIS IS A VALID PART AND A WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER THAT? PLEASE REVIEW MY COMPLAINT AND CONSIDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT THE GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM IS A DEFECTED PART ON 2007 DODGE CHARGER. *TR
Power train, Sep 28, 2009
2007 DODGE CHARGER, 6 CYL, BASE MODEL. CAR STALLS WHEN EITHER COMING TO A STOP OR AT A COMPLETE STOP, WHEN JUST OFF BRAKE TO ACCELERATE, WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, WHEN EXITING THE FREEWAY, ETC. CAR ATTEMPTS TO STALL SPORADICALLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR-ENDED THREE TIMES, ALMOST HIT WHEN ACCELERATING ONTO THE FREEWAY BY A CAR ALREADY ON THE FREEWAY BECAUSE CAR TRIED TO STALL, AND CAR STALLED ON RAILROAD TRACKS AFTER WAITING FOR A TRAIN AND THEN PUTTING CAR IN DRIVE. CAR HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF SHOP FOUR TIMES WITH RANDOM ITEMS REPLACED, BUT NO DIAGNOSIS HAS BEEN MADE AND THE ISSUE REMAINS. THE CAR HAS NOW BEEN IN THE SHOP ABOUT A MONTH AND THERE IS STILL NO ANSWER. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 21, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THEY COULDN'T HEAR ANY NOISE AND THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE NOT DEFECTIVE. A SECOND DIAGNOSIS WAS OBTAINED FROM ANOTHER MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND THE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACED THE TIE RODS. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THAT A NEW VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE FAILURE HAS NOT RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Suspension, Sep 21, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES ARE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT END WAS OUT OF LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT TIRES CAUSED THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, A TIRE FACILITY CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR OR SUCCESSFULLY DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. A SECOND DEALER STATED THAT THE BALL BEARINGS COULD BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,262.
Seat belts, Sep 16, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WON'T UN-LATCH FROM THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. AS A CONSEQUENCE AN OCCUPANT WOULD BE UNABLE TO NEITHER EXIT THE SEAT NOR PROPERLY USE THE SEAT BELT. A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED HER TO A LOCAL DEALER. HOWEVER, THE DEALER WOULD NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 45,215. BL
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 11, 2009
2007 DODGE CHARGER R/T AWD, BRAKE SQUEALING AND UNACCEPTABLE ROTOR WEAR SINCE 9000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP JUST TELLS ME IT'S FROM THE HEAT, AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. THEY RESURFACED ROTORS AT 20K MILES AND IT WENT AWAY FOR A MONTH OR SO. IT HAPPENS AROUND 130 TIMES PER 140 MILE COMMUTE. ( AT LEAST). I HAVE BEEN IN SITUATIONS WHERE MY BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE NOT GOING TO STOP MY VEHICLE AT ALL. THERE IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THESE BRAKE SYSTEMS, I KNOW THAT I AM DEFINITELY NOT THE ONLY ONE TO COMPLAIN. *TR
Electrical system, Jun 9, 2009, fire
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 27, 2009
I HAD JUST LEFT MY RESIDENCE TO TRAVEL TO WORK IN MY 2007 DODGE CHARGER, 2.7L V6, I HAD MADE IT 6 MILES AWAY FROM MY HOUSE WHEN MY ENGINE BLEW. THE TEMP GAGE NEVER SHOWED THERE WAS ANY KIND OF OVERHEATING PROBLEM. THE CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON FOR A FEW SECONDS AND TURNED OFF. A FEW MINUTES LATER IT CAME ON AGAIN AND PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE MOTOR SEIZED. FROM THE RESEARCH I HAVE DONE ON THE INTERNET I HAVE FOUND THAT THE 2.7 LITER DODGE/CHRYSLER MOTOR HAS HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH OIL SLUDGE ISSUES THAT WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. SO FAR CHRYSLER HAS NOT TAKEN ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE 2.7L ENGINE. THE BOTTOM END OF THE MOTOR HAS TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. AT THIS POINT THE WARRANTY COMPANY IS BLAMING ME FOR THE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE OIL FILTER SEAL ON THE ENGINE. *TR
Electrical system, May 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE GASKETS WERE REPLACED AND NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON MAY 1, 2009. THE ALARM INDICATOR WAS THE ONLY GAUGE HE REMEMBERED ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 34,725.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 27, 2009
WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 2007, MY CAR'S ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING ON THE HIGHWAY. I IMMEDIATELY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND IT STARTED UP AND DIDN'T HAVE THE PROBLEM AGAIN. I DID REPORT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP DURING MY SECOND OIL CHANGE. THEY SAID THAT SINCE IT HAS NOT HAPPENED AGAIN THAT IT SHOULDN'T BE ANYTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. NOW, AT ABOUT 95,000 MILES ITS BEEN HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY, ABOUT TWICE A DAY. NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. THE ENGINE JUST SHUTS OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER TEST AND NOTHING CAME UP. WE ALSO WENT FOR A TEST DRIVE, BUT IT DID NOT HAPPEN WHEN THE TECHNICIAN WAS WITH ME. I FEEL THAT I WILL EVENTUALLY GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. OUR FAMILY RELIES ON THIS CAR AND I AM WORRIED THAT SOMETHING HORRIBLE COULD HAPPEN. I HAVE VISITED DIFFERENT FORUMS AND OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A DEFECT DUE TO THE FACT THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO SEEN COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM. I DON'T HAVE A CHOICE BUT TO USE THIS CAR, BUT ALSO FEEL THAT IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 14, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-40 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL THE COILS FOR EACH CYLINDER, WHICH TEMPORARILY REPAIRED THE FAILURE. FIVE MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUT OFF AGAIN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY INSTALLED A CO-PILOT TO MONITOR WHAT HAPPENS IN THE VEHICLE. THE CO-PILOT REGISTERED AN ISSUE, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE THE FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT SHUT OFFS WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,600 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Power train, Mar 23, 2009
REAR LEFT OUTER CV JOINT BROKEN. *TR