We have experienced a shudder while stopped for lights on and off for years, since the car was new in 07. The dealer could not find anything wrong (no codes) and could not duplicate the complaint. Then in 2013 it began stalling at lights after the shudder and sometimes without the shudder. Again leaving no codes. I'm a ASE certified master tech of forty years. A torque converter lockup could cause it to shudder and stall, but should leave a code. But a defective crank position or cam position sensor could shut igntion off without leaving a code. Therefore, for a total of $32.50 I changed both sensors. It fixed both issues for 7 or 8 months. Suddenly, today 12/30/14 it's doing both again! There's to many complaints about this to ignore the safety issues of stalling in traffic while standing
2007 Dodge Charger owner complaints
570 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.
powertrain 6 complaints shown
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge charger. The contact attempted to shift the vehicle into drive but the gear shift would not move. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Transmission failure at 62k miles and 2 years old. 2007 Dodge charger, 3.5ho w/ 5 spd.autostick. *tr
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 dr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the transmission began to slip gears with a severe vibration. The failure recurred whenever the contact was driving over 40 MPH. There was a recall related to the defect associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 06v341000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge charger. The contact stated that the gear shifter would not move out of park. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,484.
engine 5 complaints shown
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
Within a year or so of first purchasing the car (2007) I noticed it would feel like someone hit me from behind as I got off the interstate and was waiting for a light. I have since learned this was the engine "bumping" to keep it from stalling. I would either give it gas or put it in neutral and it would be ok. Within the last year the car has actually stalled on me at the lights. I noticed this mostly after driving on the interstate at 70-75 MPH for my 20 min drive to work and as I slowing down to get off the exit it seems to "bump" and now "stall". I have had the car stall three times in a row on a single instance recently with the third time it finally caught and did not stall, but I feared it would not start at all. I have had an instance recently of the car stalling while at low spee
Dodge charger is leaking pink anti freeze from compartment. I have been told that this occurs frequently and can result in engine failure. The whole part has to be replaced inorder to resolve issue. *tr
While parked at idle, radiator fan, without warning, suddenly and catastrophically fails sending fan blades into the radiator causing rupture of radiator and uncontrolled pressurized release of coolant. Setting: parked vehicle in parking spot of a department store with intent to shop. Places vehicle in park, within a few swcidns a loud explosion resonates from the engine compartment and begins smoking. I immediately shut the vehicle off. Opened the hood and identified the failure.
My 2007 Dodge charger had coolant leaks that were repaired under warranty. I had to get a water pump replaced, under warranty. Now I am being told I have engine sludge from the engine not cooling properly. Why in the world is this not fixed under warranty? *tr
airbags 4 complaints shown
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge charger. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at a low speeds, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. The driver's side airbag deployed but emitted an unknown substance. As a result, the contact sustained cuts and bruises to the face and body that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v354000 (airbags). The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge charger. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
electrical 1 complaint shown
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.
other 1 complaint shown
I bought my charger on 11/03/06 with 13 miles on it. At 900 miles the engine check light came on. I took it to the dealer, they said an o2 sensor was bad, they replaced it. Then at 980 miles the engine light came on again. It was the same sensor, and the car was in the shop for 3 days. The dealer said everything was good to go. Then on december 27th the light came on again. I took it to the dealer and now they say it needs software for the computer for the engine. Currently I am waiting for them to call me when the part comes in. They said it is o.k to drive til then.......the dealer has been very nice about this ,they have been doing a very good job. I just feel a brand new car shouldn't be doing this and I'm looking into the lemon law.
lighting 1 complaint shown
When use turn signals, making right turns, the left turn signal sometimes activate, and seems to get hung up electronically, when they try to cancel out. Also, had issue with head lights suddenly cutting off at night, while driving. The lights where in automatic mode, very dangerous. *tr
cruise control 1 complaint shown
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle momentarily stopped responding to acceleration attempts. The contact was unable to accelerate further for a few moments until the failure stopped and the vehicle operated as normal. The failure occurred a total of three times. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnose or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileages were 51,100.
brakes 1 complaint shown
Approaching traffic light transitioning from yellow to red, car is coasting at 20mph, proceeded to stop foot on the brake the brake was solid as the concrete pavement, the steering wheel could not move. The car did not stop proceeded forward hitting the car in front which was a fender bender, however total loss of a purchased brand new Dodge charger which had gone to the service center every week after purchasing for a reset of the computer system jumping skipping stopping, however un - final answers it was always communicated the car was fine and good to go. As a result of the accident the ruling was not against me as a driver, however, an attorney who specialized in manufactured defects was a communication after several attorneys listened to the case but did not take on the representat