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2007 Dodge CHARGER AWD problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

16 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

97,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 16 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation425.0%
Transmission and shifting212.5%
Braking behavior212.5%
Electrical and battery issues16.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine
4
Power Train
4
Engine And Engine Cooling
3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2
Suspension
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Air Bags
1
Electrical System
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine4
Power Train4
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Suspension2
Unknown Or Other2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1

Engine: 4; Power Train: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Suspension: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
3
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9993
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 2

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2009
1
2010
2
2011
2
2012
2
2013
2
2015
1
2016
1
2017
3
2018
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20091
20102
20112
20122
20132
20151
20161
20173
20182

2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 3; 2018: 2

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10373904 · 2011-01-03 (January 3, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND LEAVING A TOLL BOOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. HE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE DOZEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER REPAIRED A CABLE WIRE TO THE WHEEL WELL. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER YET THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE VE…

Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10373904 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10462493 · 2012-06-21 (June 21, 2012)

07 R/T CHARGER GOING HOME TRAVELLING 20 MILES AN HOUR ON COUNTRY ROAD I HEAR A WARNING LIGHT GO ON. THE TEMPERATURE GUAGE LIGHT IS ON AND ITS PAST RED. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND THROTTLE CONTROL VALVE ALSO GO ON. I AM ABOUT 1 MILE FROM MY HOUSE SO I DRIVE AROUND 5 MPH TO GET TO THE HOUSE. 50 YARDS AWAY THE TEMPERATURE NEEDLE GOES ALL THE WAY TO COLD. I STARTED TO THINK ITS ELECTRICAL. I PULL IN MY DRIVEWAY AND CHECK FLUIDS. ALL ARE FINE. HUSBAND TAKES HIS CAR AND GOES AND BUYS A THERMOSTAT THINKING THATS IT, IT WASN'T. WE NOTICED ANTIFREEZE AT THAT…

Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10462493 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10342596 · 2010-07-12 (July 12, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK POSITION. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A CLIP IN THE GEAR SHIFTER MOST LIKELY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 66,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10342596 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10544024 · 2013-09-17 (September 17, 2013)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER AWD. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V583000 (POWER TRAIN). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10544024 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10280136 · 2009-08-11 (August 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

Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10280136 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10985975 · 2017-05-16 (May 16, 2017)

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 OTH…

Owner-reported narrative. 201,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10985975 at NHTSA ↗