2007 Dodge Charger AWD Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Charger AWD, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Engine733.3%
- Powertrain (other)419.0%
- Brakes314.3%
- Suspension29.5%
- Electrical14.8%
- Driver assistance14.8%
- Seat belts14.8%
- Steering14.8%
- Airbags14.8%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER AWD. WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE OVER 5 MPH AND A LIGHTING BOLT ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (TEXAN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 18555 HIGHWAY 59 N, HUMBLE, TX 77338) AND WAS PROVIDED WITH THE NUMBER TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER AWD. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED. THE DEALER (LUM'S AUTO CENTER 7338, 1605 SE ENSIGN LN, WARRENTON, OR 97146) INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
OUR CAR ONLY HAS 32641 MILES ON IT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE GEAR SHIFT PIN OR SPRING FOR OUR MODEL BETWEEN 2007 &2009 WE CAN'T GET THE CAR OUT OF PARK AND SWOPE DODGE WON'T TAKE CARE OF AND NEITHER DODGE CORP OR MOPAR WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT"S PAST WARRANTY. SO IT SITS IN OUR GARAGE WHERE ITS BEEN PARKED FOR A YEAR USELESS ITS OUR VACATION CAR AND I'M NOW ON SOCIAL SECURITY AND CAN'T AFFORD A HUGE REPAIR BILL .
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTED BECAME STUCK IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT THE WARNING LAMPS IN THE VEHICLE REMAINED ILLUMINATED SINCE THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148961.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER AWD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ABS AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE MADE A TICKING NOISE BEFORE STALLING. WHILE AT A RED LIGHT, THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT MOVED VERY SLOWLY. DURING EACH ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE, THE TICKING NOISE GREW LOUDER AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TICKING SOUND OCCURRED ONE OTHER TIME, BUT IT WENT AWAY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,000.
MY DAUGHTER HAD WARPED ROTORS REPLACED BY LOCAL MECHANIC AND INFORMED SHE NEEDED RACK AND PINION REPLACED. ALSO CONTROL ARM AND TIE ROD END. AN EXTRA $1100 ON TOP OF ROTOR COSTS. IS THIS CAR SAFE FOR HER AND HER TWO YEAR OLD SON TO BE ON THE HIGHWAYS WITH ? DODGE SHOULD BE ASHAMED. SUBMITTED BY CONCERNED FATHER/GRANDPA. HOPE THIS SAVES A LIFE. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER AWD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ABS AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE MADE A TICKING NOISE BEFORE STALLING. WHILE AT A RED LIGHT, THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT MOVED VERY SLOWLY. DURING EACH ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE, THE TICKING NOISE GREW LOUDER AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TICKING SOUND OCCURRED ONE OTHER TIME, BUT IT WENT AWAY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,000.
MY DAUGHTER HAD WARPED ROTORS REPLACED BY LOCAL MECHANIC AND INFORMED SHE NEEDED RACK AND PINION REPLACED. ALSO CONTROL ARM AND TIE ROD END. AN EXTRA $1100 ON TOP OF ROTOR COSTS. IS THIS CAR SAFE FOR HER AND HER TWO YEAR OLD SON TO BE ON THE HIGHWAYS WITH ? DODGE SHOULD BE ASHAMED. SUBMITTED BY CONCERNED FATHER/GRANDPA. HOPE THIS SAVES A LIFE. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTED BECAME STUCK IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT THE WARNING LAMPS IN THE VEHICLE REMAINED ILLUMINATED SINCE THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148961.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER AWD. WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE OVER 5 MPH AND A LIGHTING BOLT ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (TEXAN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 18555 HIGHWAY 59 N, HUMBLE, TX 77338) AND WAS PROVIDED WITH THE NUMBER TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER AWD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY DAUGHTER HAD WARPED ROTORS REPLACED BY LOCAL MECHANIC AND INFORMED SHE NEEDED RACK AND PINION REPLACED. ALSO CONTROL ARM AND TIE ROD END. AN EXTRA $1100 ON TOP OF ROTOR COSTS. IS THIS CAR SAFE FOR HER AND HER TWO YEAR OLD SON TO BE ON THE HIGHWAYS WITH ? DODGE SHOULD BE ASHAMED. SUBMITTED BY CONCERNED FATHER/GRANDPA. HOPE THIS SAVES A LIFE. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE GEAR COLUMN SHIFTER WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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