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2007 Dodge Charger brakes problems

43 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 36,000. 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints
43
of this car's complaints
8%
typical mileage
36,000
crashes
5
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Foundation components: disc: rotor
    5
  • Foundation components: disc: pads
    2
  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
    2
  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    2
  • Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Charger brakes problems in other years

2006201020152023

Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Dodge Charger brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 18Grinding brakes 8

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleReported December 29, 2006 · 50,665 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 06V493000 · Recall details

What 2007 Dodge Charger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Brakes · 90,099 miles · TX

The front passenger braking system locks up, ABS control module

Filed Jan 8, 2021 · Brakes · TX

When I bought this 2007 dodge charger I started having problems with my brakes and I took it to the dealear to be checked out because everytime I hit the brakes it felt like it was scratching the ground but they keep telling me it was fine they don't know what I was talking about so when I left the dealer it did it again they told me that they had already checked it and they didn't find nothing to bring it another time so I kept bringing it so many times they kept telling me the same thing so I stop taking it than later my shifter broke I took it to the dealer and I had bought a bumper to bumper warranty and they told me it doesn't cover it , they try to charge me $580. So I did a research on how to fix it on youtube and I bought the part I only pay $10. For the part. And I fixed it myself I saved me $570. So I stop taking my car to them because I used to do my oil change but they charge me too much

Filed Oct 25, 2020 · Brakes · 190,000 miles · AL · fire

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.

Filed Apr 2, 2020 · Brakes, Fuel system · 277 miles · TN

I purchased this car 2 years ago with the title, just having it at my parents house because I have another car. I drove it back to memphis on the highway and it jerked, cut the car off turn it back on it drives no more than 30 MPH. Got a reading at 2 different auto zones, and got a tune up, oil change, and wire coils that go with the car. Still the same problem. So I drive the car back to my parents house a hour away from memphis and it's going slow, so of course law enforcement had some questions that almost allowed me to get the car towed at the times with the coronavirus going on as well.. So, after I get my slow car out the impound, I looked on cars.com and I see a previous recall on my car that I didn't see at the time or purchase or had any idea of, that might be a little to late to fix even though these the exact same problems I'm having at this present moment. My car jerks back when trying to put it in the reverse or drive. So, I go back to autozone, in the little town because now I'm afraid to move my car because of the danger it's in. Autozobe don't want to do the reading so I do it myself because they're not allowed to get into people cars at this time. So, keep in mind I've got the work done to the car and I'm coming back to confirm that I did do those things. The man who worked at autozone told me it was something with my wiring, and to take it back to the dealership because they cannot find the part needed in the store I seen it with my own eyes the screen turn blank. Took it to dodge, they just replace the air bags, and of course offer to make me spend money. I told them about the previous recall on my car and no one helped even though there is a maximum 10 years. But if these cars are still selling and being used there shouldn't be any time frame for the problem to be fixed because the car is now unsafe and unusable, and the owner out of money.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Brakes · 160,085 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a failure due to the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic). While driving 10 MPH, the ABS, emergency brake, and traction control/eps warning indicators illumined. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 160,085.

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Brakes, Wheels · 240,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked, smoke emitted from the front passenger side wheel. The vehicle later caught fire. A fire report was filed and the fire department extinguished the fire. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 240,000. Updated 08/31/16*lj

Filed Apr 21, 2016 · Brakes · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. While driving at various speeds, the ABS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS electronic control module may have failed and would need to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Brakes · TN

The rear brakes are going through routers and brake pads extensively. The reason why this is happening is still unknown. Wanted to make you aware of this issue, and make sure this problem has nothing to do with the ABS recall.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Oct 4, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · LA · crash

Ive had issues that I am reporting to thus site. Dealership said my VIN didn't match. My esp, ABS, and bas lights have been on for 2 years. I went to dealership to inquire on ecu flash with new software by recall, but the dealership said only police package vehicles were included in that recall. Ive researched countless hours to find very many people who have this same problem. Now I am needing to bring my car in for the airbag recall. From what it states on this website, my recall was ordered back in may, 2015. From the information that I read, there was supposed to be a 60 day time span within which the dealership was supposed to fix my airbag issue, and the fact that my vehicle VIN number falls under this recall order, I believe that I was previously misled by chrysler dodge jeep about the issues pertaining to my ABS, bas, and esp issues which regard a wheel speed sensor, from my understanding, that causes me to lose traction, trouble braking in moist to wet weather, and my cruise control option has not worked since the ABS, bas, and esp lights first came on 2 years ago, when my wheels lost traction while pulling into a gravel driveway at about 5 miles an hour.I drove off road accidentally twice in the passed year: the first time was caused by a lack of ABS and a braking assistance system which caused only minor damage to front bumper. The second time was due to loss of tire traction while pulling away from a stop sign while it was raining, causing me to spin out into a 180 degrees turn to which my tires caught traction and I acceled through a white picket fence on the corner of the street while my foot firmly jammed on the brake pedal to try and prevent personal or external damage. Still damaging passenger fender and front grille. I'm close to request of a depreciated financial reimbursement on vehiclal. My safety, security, and trust has become compromised.

Questions about the 2007 Dodge Charger brakes

Does the 2007 Dodge Charger have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Dodge Charger, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Charger brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 36,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Dodge Charger brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 06V493000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Charger have bad brakes?

The Dodge Charger model years with the most brakes complaints are 2006 (124 complaints), 2011 (53 complaints) and 2012 (46 complaints).

Other 2007 Dodge Charger problems

Transmission 220Engine 118Airbags 77Electrical 50Acceleration 24Fuel system 22Steering 22Wheels 14Suspension 10Lights 9Driver assistance 8Seat belts 7Locks 4Body 3Visibility 2Seats 1Tires 1

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