2007 Dodge Charger: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Oct 22, 2010 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · NC

Brakes squeal loudly, steering shacks badly, ABS light now on. Turned rotors and replaced brake pads at 36,000 miles. Problem still exists, was told that new rotors would have to be purchased. I have owned numerous vehicles and have never had this problem with rotors or premature brake pad repairs.

Filed Oct 22, 2010 · Transmission · 36,000 miles · NC

Shifter stuck in park. Car drove fine, parked it at night, the next morning the car would not move out of park. Researched the problem online, found a fix (to prevent calling a tow), and drove the charger to the dealer. I expected this to be covered under a recall (#08v583000). But it was not, called chrysler and they stated that my vehicle was not covered. How many times does this have to happen before the manufacturer will do something about it? Admit to the problem, pay for the repair, and consumers would be satisfied. Very displeased with chrysler/dodge. Other problems manufacturer will not pay for, rotor/brake pads wearing prematurely/loud squeal, drivers window leaves starch marks on glass, ABS light on, engine sputters.

Filed Jul 25, 2008 · Wheels · 15,541 miles · NV

I own a 2007 dodge charger se I bought brand new 8/7/2007 at 5,000 miles I noticed a squealing noise when I applied the brakes. I immediately went to the dealership I was told that they could not hear any noise from the brakes and that maybe it was dirt getting in the brakes. Dealership said they cleaned the brakes and I should have no problems. The same day I still notice the same squealing noise when I applied the brakes. I took my car in for an oil change at 6,000 miles and also advised the dealership of the brake problem again. Service person said he would test drive to see if he could hear the noise and again he could not hear the noise. I went in for my 12,000 miles oil change dealership did an inspection of the car found nothing wrong with my brakes and still did not hear the noise. Now at 15,500 miles while driving at 10 MPH I tried to make a left turn and discovered the wheel locked up and I could not move the wheel at all at first I thought the car had stalled but there was no lights came on the dashboard to indicate that so I stopped my car and put in park and turned it off and restarted it and the when released and I was able to turn the wheel again. Well 5 days later the same thing happened to me again this time I was driving 45 MPH and was trying to make a right turn and as I was slowing down and attempting to make a right turn once again the wheel is locked up. I took the car to the dealership yesterday and I was advised after leaving my car there from 8am until 3:30 pm I was advised by the service person that they could not find the problem and I am terrified to drive this car. What happens if I am on the highway going 65 MPH and need to turn suddenly and the wheel locks up I could be killed or hurt or hurt someone else on the road my car is still at the dealership for the service manager to see if he can see if the problem with the wheel will occur while he is driving.

Filed Oct 4, 2007 · Brakes · 8,200 miles · CA

I have had my car for 4 months now and have already had the rotors cut and the pads replaced. The squealing was more than a nuisance and the rotors would overheat and warp. I had this work done at 8200 miles. I now have 9800 miles and the pads are already making noise and the rotors overheat after semi hard braking.

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Brakes · MN

I purchased a 2006 dodge charger daytona over three months ago. I took the vehicle back to the dealer for its first oil change. Since the day I purchased it with 70 miles on it, the brakes have squealed badly. I told the dealer about it and they were going to check it out. They called me to say that they could not hear any noise, but if there was a squeal it is typical on all charger daytona's. It is something I just have to live with. When I picked up the car I drove it 100 feet and applied the brakes. A loud squeal came from the brakes, but they still refuse to do anything about it. Why is this? Why don't they do anything about it?

Filed Aug 31, 2007 · Brakes · 8 miles · MA

Loud and consistent squealing of front brakes since purchase date in february 07. Reported to dealer at both oil changes and nothing done.

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Brakes · 3,644 miles · SC

2007 dodge charger with brake problems customer states that the car was serviced four times and he believes that it is a lemon**cc the consumer complained that the brakes were very squeaky. The consumer was informed the brake pads had recently been updated and an order would have to placed for the newer version. The consumer continued to have problems with the brakes after the update of the brakes.

Filed Jun 20, 2007 · Engine · 3,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact has owned the vehicle for only two months and it has already been in the shop three times. He stated that the engine makes a noise while the vehicle is idle. The pcv valve was diagnosed as the cause of failure. Approximately two days later, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer because the brakes were popping and squealing. The brakes were repaired, but the engine noise continued. The mechanic compared the contact's vehicle to another vehicle and confirmed that his vehicle was experiencing failure. There were no warning indicators present. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage is 6,333 and failure mileage was 3,000.