Owners have filed 678 complaints
about the 2007 Dodge Charger with NHTSA between 2006 and 2026.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Across this model's run it ranks 7 of 18 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 75
Against the median year of the Dodge Charger. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 48
9.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 35
20% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Automatic Transmission
4850.0%
Column Shift
1313.5%
Floor Shift
1111.5%
Engine
66.3%
Instrument Cluster/Panel
55.2%
Rotor
55.2%
TIE ROD Assembly
44.2%
Front
44.2%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
163.0%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
183.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
428.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
7313.9%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
10620.2%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
9017.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
13425.5%
150,000+ miles
478.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Dec 2006peak 22Apr 2026
NHTSA investigations into the 2007 Dodge Charger
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C...
EA15001Opened 24 Feb 2015Still openAIR BAGS
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field fai...
PE14016Opened 11 Jun 2014Closed 2 Mar 2015AIR BAGS
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field fai...
PE08052Opened 2 Sep 2008Closed 10 Nov 2008POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
PRNDL MISALIGNMENT
IN A NOVEMBER 5, 2008 LETTER, CHRYSLER SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT DESCRIBING A DEFECT CONDITION THAT COULD RESULT IN PRNDL MISALIGNMENT (I.E., INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION) IN APPROXIMATELY 20,300 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2006 THROUGH 2009 DODGE CHARGER AND MAGNUM POLICE VEHICLES BUILT FROM MAY 17, 2005 THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 2008 (NHTSA RECALL NO. 08V-583, CHRYSLER RECALL H37).ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER, 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 INADVERTENTLY AN...
Recalls on the 2007 Dodge Charger
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
16V352000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 Mits
Risk: 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.
15V313000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Risk: 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.
08V583000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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.
Risk: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
06V493000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
06V341000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Risk: IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2016265459,492 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall 2015228374,508 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2015-003. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflators. All vehicles having received a replacement inflator as part of the previous special service campaign will have a replacement inflator installed.
Recall 20150931,000 units in Canada
Airbag
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving Takata driver and/or passenger airbag inflators installed in certain vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain high humidity areas of the United States. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will replace the driver and/or passenger inflator on affected vehicles, depending on the vehicle involved. Owners who believe their vehicles may have been originally purchased or registered in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands should contact a Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) dealer. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: For the 2003 model year Dodge RAM, only the passenger side inflator would need replacement. Additional Note: This special service campaign was replaced by recalls 2015094 and 2015228. Please see these recalls for more information: <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015094">Click here for more information on the 2015094 recall</a> <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015228">Click here for more information on the 2015228 recall</a>
Recall 2015003258,600 units in Canada
Airbag
Chrysler Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Chrysler Canada will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: This special service campaign was replaced by recall 2015228. Please see recall 2015228 for more information: <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015228">Click here for more information</a>
Recall 2008402728 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, 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 inadvertently, resulting in a crash causing property damages and personal injuries. Correction: Dealers will install a redundant locking mechanism to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function.
Recall 20063735,886 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the Anti-lock 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. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit.
Recall 2006218345 units in Canada
Powertrain
On certain vehicles equipped with the 42RLE automatic transmission, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 65 kph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the PCM.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 230,000 milesSaint Paul, MNCrash
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONTACT GETTING REAR ENDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER BLOOMINGTON CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (8000 PENN AVE S, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431 (952) 314-1248) WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 230,000.
NHTSA complaint #11395833 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesGrand BAY, ALFire
SERVICE BRAKES
MY REAR BRAKES LOCK UP WHILE I DRIVING AND ABS LIGHT COMES ON. IT CAUSED ME TO RUN OFF THE ROAD AND IT STARTED A FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #11366300 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,570 milesLowell, INFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, WHEN SHE NOTICED SMOKE EXITING THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ABLE TO PARK AT A NEARBY GAS STATION AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND WAITED FOR THE SMOKE TO CLEAR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE IGNITION BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE AND PARKED AT ANOTHER GAS STATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,570.
NHTSA complaint #11360804 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 162,548 milesGreenville, SCFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I WAS đRIVING MY CAR WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PULLED INTO HARDEES PARKING LOT. LOOKED AT THE ODOMETER. CAR TEMPERATURE WAS NORMAL. I TURN THE ENGINE OFF. WAITED A FEW SECONDS WHEN I NOTICED HEAVY WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I GRABBED MY PURSE AND EXITED THE CAR. I CALLED 911 WHILE ON THE PHONE FLAMES STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DRIVER SIDE UNDER IN FRONT OF THE TIRE IS WHERE THE FLAMES STARTED. I TOOK A PHOTO
NHTSA complaint #11340312 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 178,000 milesWinchester, CAFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND WAS AT THE STOP LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND HE HIT THE GAS TO GO THE CAR STALLED AND IT STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE TRUNK AND WITHIN SECONDS WAS IN FLAMES. MY SON HAD TO JUMP OUT THE PASSENGER SIDE FOR SAFETY REASONS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WENT AND TURNED THE FIRE OUT. WE HAVE NO IDEA WHY IT WENT UP IN FIRE. WE WERE DRIVING IT ALL MORNING AND MY SON DRIVES IT TO SCHOOL WITH NO ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #11277813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesFive Points, TNCrash4 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 20-25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LOW WATER BRIDGE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ALSO FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE WHEELS BECAME STUCK IN THE BRIDGE AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED SORENESS AND UNDERWENT X-RAYS AND CT SCANS, BUT NO INJURIES WERE FOUND. THERE WERE THREE OTHER OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE WHO SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE POLICE OFFICER STATED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE AND MOMENTUM GOING DOWN THE INCLINE, THE VEHICLE MOST LIKELY STRUCK THE BRIDGE AT A RATE OF 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11254784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Erie, PA
ENGINE
The engine in my vehicle (2007 Charger, 49,000 miles) has completely failed due to "Casting Sand Sludge". This issue has been acknowledged by FCA Stellantis; but only in much newer engines. The failure in my vehicle, from the "casting sand sludge" caused the vehicle to have engine heat issues, which could have started a fire or resulted in the complete seizure of the engine at speed, potentially leading to a catastrophic and fatal outcome. The fact that the issue is present in my vehicle strongly indicates that FCA Stellantis was aware of the Casting Sand Sludge issue far earlier than they have acknowledged. The Service center suspected a head gasket issue, so they began to address it; what they found was casting sand sludge throughout the engine block. An issue which is an inherent defect of manufacturing, which is unknowable to a unsuspecting owner - until a total failure occurs. This issue would also coincidentally constitute a breach of the "implied Warranty Of Merchantability", as the issue makes affected vehicles not fit for their intended purpose. The Service Center that found the defect is an Authorized FCA Stellantis Dealer/Service Provider. The Service Manager has had an "Conference Call" with an Area Service Manager & A Service Technical Advisor. The Service Manager has indicated that it is casting sand & has told me that if the manufacturer has him send them the engine that i what he is putting on the report. He has told me that he feels that the manufacturer likely will try to bury the issue by attempting a "Forced Buyout". Cursory, research by myself has found that Casting Sand in the presence of H.O.A.T or O.A.T. coolant & heat forms a sludge which over time {40,000 to 55,000 miles} renders an engine unusable, risking catastrophic failure or fire. LX Platform vehicles of the era 2005-2009 were considered "Durable for intended purpose for 150,000 to 300,000 miles". Casting Sand left in the engine block, during manufacture, violates that durability
NHTSA complaint #11729971 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverside, CA
AIR BAGS
i didnt not see any warning lights. till this days Nobody knows what is wrong with the car.
NHTSA complaint #11720744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverside, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i didnt not see any warning lights. till this days Nobody knows what is wrong with the car.
NHTSA complaint #11720744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mannford, OK
POWER TRAIN
shuts off while driving with no warning...Stalls at stop light/sign and when i try to accelerate it has barely goes.. sometimes it seems like it has no power at all and sometimes it seems like it has to much power without me accelerating. Its very dangerous this issue has almost made me get into several accidents
NHTSA complaint #11678128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mannford, OK
ENGINE
shuts off while driving with no warning...Stalls at stop light/sign and when i try to accelerate it has barely goes.. sometimes it seems like it has no power at all and sometimes it seems like it has to much power without me accelerating. Its very dangerous this issue has almost made me get into several accidents
NHTSA complaint #11678128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mannford, OK
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
shuts off while driving with no warning...Stalls at stop light/sign and when i try to accelerate it has barely goes.. sometimes it seems like it has no power at all and sometimes it seems like it has to much power without me accelerating. Its very dangerous this issue has almost made me get into several accidents
NHTSA complaint #11678128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sunbury, OH
ENGINE
Filled fuel tank up until the pump shut off. As I drove onto the road, the engine suddenly died causing me to run off the shoulder as the power steering went out as well. I eventually got it re-started, but it ran rough and stalled out several more times on my way home. After some online research, I determined that it was probably raw gas getting pulled down the EVAP tube. I avoid the problem now by not filling the tank up all the way, but do it once in a while accidently and the problem returns. Highly dangerous situation.
NHTSA complaint #11645197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sunbury, OH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filled fuel tank up until the pump shut off. As I drove onto the road, the engine suddenly died causing me to run off the shoulder as the power steering went out as well. I eventually got it re-started, but it ran rough and stalled out several more times on my way home. After some online research, I determined that it was probably raw gas getting pulled down the EVAP tube. I avoid the problem now by not filling the tank up all the way, but do it once in a while accidently and the problem returns. Highly dangerous situation.
NHTSA complaint #11645197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murfreesboro, TN
ENGINE
SERVICE BULLETIN # 14-002-14: Fuel tank "roll over" valve failed immediately after fill-up saturating the purge solenoid and dryer canister for the fuel vapor vent reburning system. This service bulletin described failure caused liquid fuel rather than vapor to be dumped into the intake manifold stalling the vehicle in traffic in unsafe conditions. The car was towed to Beamon Dodge at 1705 S. Church St., 37130 awaiting repair. Dodge customer service was contacted at 1-800-423-6343 where they stated that this VIN was not covered by the service bulletin. Quoted repair for the manufacture defect is $4,680.48. Clearly the vehicles covered by this service bulletin are incomplete. Complaints of this failure can be found on the internet through 2014 when this service bulletin was issued on April 22, 2014. Clearly Dodge corrected nothing in their manufacturing and NHTSA is not protecting all consumers.
NHTSA complaint #11633089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murfreesboro, TN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN # 14-002-14: Fuel tank "roll over" valve failed immediately after fill-up saturating the purge solenoid and dryer canister for the fuel vapor vent reburning system. This service bulletin described failure caused liquid fuel rather than vapor to be dumped into the intake manifold stalling the vehicle in traffic in unsafe conditions. The car was towed to Beamon Dodge at 1705 S. Church St., 37130 awaiting repair. Dodge customer service was contacted at 1-800-423-6343 where they stated that this VIN was not covered by the service bulletin. Quoted repair for the manufacture defect is $4,680.48. Clearly the vehicles covered by this service bulletin are incomplete. Complaints of this failure can be found on the internet through 2014 when this service bulletin was issued on April 22, 2014. Clearly Dodge corrected nothing in their manufacturing and NHTSA is not protecting all consumers.
NHTSA complaint #11633089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marshall, TX
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park(P). The contact had experienced approximately 5 failures and had the vehicle towed. The contact stated that once the vehicle was parked the gear shifter remained stuck in park(P). The contact stated had to manually depress the button under the gear shifter to move the gear shifter. The contact stated that after the first failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found; however, an unknown part was greased. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the local dealer and notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V583000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the residence and had not been driven since. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11631666 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chalmette, LA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel leak at filler neck to fuel tank at fuel tank
NHTSA complaint #11586938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pine River, MN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Our 2007 charger is having the same issues with overfill and stalling after the car is filled full with gas. Dodge recalled the 2005-2006 charger tanks, but our 2007 has the same issue.
NHTSA complaint #11578154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oceanside, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving car constantly cuts off and it's vary dangerous.
NHTSA complaint #11549509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
El Verano, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE IM DRIVING ALL OF MY INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL FLASH, AND ALL OF THE GAUGES DROP TO ZERO REPEATEDLY. IT HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN, ESPECIALLY IN COLDER WEATHER. TOOK IT TO DODGE, THEY COULDNT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THERFORE IT STILL HASNT BEEN FIXED.
NHTSA complaint #11499613 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The Villages, FL
AIR BAGS
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V313000 (Air Bags) and 16V352000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts for the driver's side air bag was not yet available. The dealer had delayed the recall repairs on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11441056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesRedlands, CA
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated that the wheels remained locked. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the powertrain control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V341000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN was invalid.
NHTSA complaint #11438353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas tabk/evap system reads inaccurate fuel level and does not let me fill tank
NHTSA complaint #11436821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jessup, MD
POWER TRAIN
Every since had car ticks.Was driving after fill up and car just turned off having me almost hit 8 cars on the highway with my 5 year old son in car. Now will not start. Days later it starts and tick then turns off. Found out it’s common problem everybody has in these 5.7 hemi engines lifters/ cam.
NHTSA complaint #11427307 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jessup, MD
ENGINE
Every since had car ticks.Was driving after fill up and car just turned off having me almost hit 8 cars on the highway with my 5 year old son in car. Now will not start. Days later it starts and tick then turns off. Found out it’s common problem everybody has in these 5.7 hemi engines lifters/ cam.
NHTSA complaint #11427307 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakewood, NJ
AIR BAGS
Hello. I have a vehicle, VIN [XXX] that needs to be repaired. It is a limo. I took it to my local dealership and they refused to repair the recalls. I called up over 15 dealerships and they also refused to repair the recall. I contacted the manufacturer and they said that they could not help me since the dealerships are basically privately owned. Now my expensive vehicle cannot be repaired. What can I do? [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11425469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Long Beach, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TECH WENT TO GO PULL PART FROM PARTS DEPARTMENT AND WAS TOLD VEHICLES PART WAS DISCONTINUED.
NHTSA complaint #11415943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Long Beach, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECH WENT TO GO PULL PART FROM PARTS DEPARTMENT AND WAS TOLD VEHICLES PART WAS DISCONTINUED.
NHTSA complaint #11415943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 117,465 milesLAS Vegas, NV
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN DRIVING AROUND TOWN, COME TO STOP AND CAR BEGINS TO STALL OUT.
NHTSA complaint #11415609 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Haven, IN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT BEGAN SOMETIME AFTER THE AIRBAG RECALL REPLACEMENT AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. CAR CAN BE IN MOTION DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR STATIONARY IN PARK OR WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON I WILL HEAR A DING DING DING, SIMULTANEOUSLY ALL LIGHTS WILL START BLINKING AND THE GAUGES GO HAY WIRE DROPPING AND JUMPING. ALL ALERTS WILL BE FLASHING (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GAS, TRANSMISSION, BRAKE ETC.). SINCE A PICTURE CANNOT EXEMPLIFY WHAT IS HAPPENING, A VIDEO OF A SIMILAR (IF NOT THE SAME) PROBLEM CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/QDZ-UCZI2DE THIS IS NOT A VIDEO OF MY CAR BUT IT IS SIMILAR TO WHAT IS HAPPENING IN MY CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11415073 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.