2007 Dodge Charger engine problems

Filed Apr 8, 2026 · Engine · PA

The engine in my vehicle (2007 Charger, 49,000 miles) has completely failed due to "Casting Sand Sludge". This issue has been acknowledged by FCA Stellantis; but only in much newer engines. The failure in my vehicle, from the "casting sand sludge" caused the vehicle to have engine heat issues, which could have started a fire or resulted in the complete seizure of the engine at speed, potentially leading to a catastrophic and fatal outcome. The fact that the issue is present in my vehicle strongly indicates that FCA Stellantis was aware of the Casting Sand Sludge issue far earlier than they have acknowledged. The Service center suspected a head gasket issue, so they began to address it; what they found was casting sand sludge throughout the engine block. An issue which is an inherent defect of manufacturing, which is unknowable to a unsuspecting owner - until a total failure occurs. This issue would also coincidentally constitute a breach of the "implied Warranty Of Merchantability", as the issue makes affected vehicles not fit for their intended purpose. The Service Center that found the defect is an Authorized FCA Stellantis Dealer/Service Provider. The Service Manager has had an "Conference Call" with an Area Service Manager & A Service Technical Advisor. The Service Manager has indicated that it is casting sand & has told me that if the manufacturer has him send them the engine that i what he is putting on the report. He has told me that he feels that the manufacturer likely will try to bury the issue by attempting a "Forced Buyout". Cursory, research by myself has found that Casting Sand in the presence of H.O.A.T or O.A.T. coolant & heat forms a sludge which over time {40,000 to 55,000 miles} renders an engine unusable, risking catastrophic failure or fire. LX Platform vehicles of the era 2005-2009 were considered "Durable for intended purpose for 150,000 to 300,000 miles". Casting Sand left in the engine block, during manufacture, violates that durability

Filed Aug 4, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · OK

shuts off while driving with no warning...Stalls at stop light/sign and when i try to accelerate it has barely goes.. sometimes it seems like it has no power at all and sometimes it seems like it has to much power without me accelerating. Its very dangerous this issue has almost made me get into several accidents

Filed Feb 26, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · OH

Filled fuel tank up until the pump shut off. As I drove onto the road, the engine suddenly died causing me to run off the shoulder as the power steering went out as well. I eventually got it re-started, but it ran rough and stalled out several more times on my way home. After some online research, I determined that it was probably raw gas getting pulled down the EVAP tube. I avoid the problem now by not filling the tank up all the way, but do it once in a while accidently and the problem returns. Highly dangerous situation.

Filed Dec 30, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · TN

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 22, 2014. Clearly Dodge corrected nothing in their manufacturing and the federal safety agency is not protecting all consumers.

Filed Jul 31, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · MD

Every since had car ticks.Was driving after fill up and car just turned off having me almost hit 8 cars on the highway with my 5 year old son in car. Now will not start. Days later it starts and tick then turns off. Found out it’s common problem everybody has in these 5.7 hemi engines lifters/ cam.

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · GA

My vehicle begins to stall out at low speeds or while idling. While slowing down for a light or just waiting for the traffic light to change. I brought the vehicle to the chrysler dealership at gwinnette chrysler stone mountain georgia and the problem was diagnosed to be the fuel tank needing replacement after paying 3000.00 dollars for repairs that did not resolve the issue. I was then given a final diagnosis that the fuel tank was the issue and it was going to cost 4500.00 to replace. Today is april 1 and I just picked up my vehicle after it was sitting in the dealership for almost 1 month and still the problem has not been resolved. Please help me. My vehicle is sitting in my driveway with a car cover because I am afraid to drive it in this condition. [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 26, 2021 · Engine · CA

While on the freeway I turned on my air conditioner and all of a sudden the fan blade fell apart disintegrated and it broke my radiator I understand that there is a recall but certain bins don't can't be involved in the recall I don't understand because my car has the same problem as the recall but I can't get any information about if it's going to get fixed or not

Filed Feb 11, 2021 · Engine · 230,000 miles · MN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning which resulted in the contact getting rear ended. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to local dealer bloomington chrysler jeep dodge ram (8000 penn ave s, bloomington, mn 55431 (952) 314-1248) where it was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

Filed May 18, 2020 · Engine · 153,000 miles · CA

Valve seats dropped on cylinder 1 and 7 while driving on highway causing severe damage to internal cylinder and causing over heat of car also no longer turns on. Caused some spark plugs to bend due to piston hitting them. Photo attached is the cylinder damaged from piece of valve seat bouncing around inside the piston.

Filed May 5, 2020 · Engine · 80,235 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle independently decelerated to 5 MPH. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken on several occasions to ramsey chrysler jeep dodge ram (1555 nj-17, ramsey, nj 07446, (201) 818-9592 to be diagnosed. The mechanic replaced the powertrain control module, the spark plugs and serpentine belt however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be test driven however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,235.