2007 Dodge Charger: engine failure

Filed Aug 31, 2017 · Engine · 165,000 miles · CA

I drove my 2007 dodge charger to a local store. I went in and came out inside of 10 minutes. I started my it started making the unusual noise. I then drove it to hilltop chrysler jeep dodge ram located at 3291 auto plaza drive, richmond, ca 94806 (510) 243-6100 where I was charged over $1100 to be told that my engine had dropped a valve seat. I was then told that it would be over $9000 for a new engine as they don't repair old engines.

Filed Jul 22, 2016 · Transmission · 60,300 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. On several occasions, while attempting to shift the vehicle from park into drive, the gear shift lever seized. After several attempts, the gear shift lever was able to be placed in drive. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v583000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,300.

Filed Nov 25, 2015 · Engine · 144,000 miles · MI

I had just left my residence to travel to work in my 2007 dodge charger, 2.7l v6, I had made it 10 miles away from my house when my engine blew. The temp gage never showed there was any kind of overheating problem. The check oil light came on for a few seconds and turned off. A few minutes later it came on again and puff of white smoke came out from under the hood and the motor seized.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Acceleration · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Acceleration, Steering · 102,000 miles · FL

The 2007 dodge charger seized while in gear; loss of control and speed; locked steering wheel,no acceleration,while moving at 3mph in reverse once and while merging onto I-75 @ ~8mph two other times all within 5 weeks of each other but with no indicator warning dash lights illuminating.neither of the auto mechanics could find a problem.the vehicle hasn't seized up, but the vehicle's check engine light and electronic throttle control indicator warning lights came on last week.the dodge charger manual says if the electronic throttle control light comes on, to discontinue use of the vehicle until an authorized dealer can evaluate the problem.july 7th 2014 the vehicle went to a certified dealer to be diagnosed. They said they couldn't find a reason for the lights being on.sure enough they ran me up a 900 dollar bill consisting of the following repairs:filter tr 21170001/sealer no 01081003/fluid atf 01081018/antifreeze 01081004/connector 09004009. I was told by the service manager these were the repairs needed: water outlet housing/transmission hydraulic service w/ programming/air filter/ fuel system cleaning we picked the vehicle up july 10th 2014 from dealership, drove it directly home.my girlfriend drove the vehicle 30 miles to work july 12th 2014,after an 8 hour shift she started the dodge charger letting it run idle for 5 minutes before exiting the parking lot.the vehicle was brought to a stop before entering the interstate. When she tried to accelerate the vehicle did not move or make a revving sound, the steering wheel was locked tight but hot air was continuing to blow from vents.no indicator lights were present before during or after the event. The vehicle hadn't physically acted up since the first 3 times 7 months ago, so we immediately called the dealer and she drove it directly there.

Filed Jan 15, 2013 · Engine · 80,000 miles · FL

My 2007 dodge charger was rendered inoperable when the engine cooling fan blades separated unexpectedly, causing severe damage to the radiator. This incident ultimately resulted in engine failure. When this incident was reported to the chrysler group, the case manager was informed of a recall that addressed this same issue. Please refer to customer satisfaction notification l08 engine cooling fans. This notification cautions owners that the electrically powered radiator cooling fans on about 52,000 of the referenced vehicles (include 2007 dodge charger) may separate during fan operation and cause damage to the radiator. This exact failure occurred to my vehicle costing me in excess of $2000 but the chrysler group refused to offer assistance due to the fact that my VIN fell outside of the range to the vins included in the recall and that my vehicle was out of warranty. I request that a the existing recall be expanded to all of the vehicles types listed within the 2006-2008 time frame instead of limiting to the 52,000 estimated in the notification. *tr updated 01/24/13

Filed Apr 26, 2012 · Engine · 54,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact sated that the vehicle stalled while driving approximately 75 MPH. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the highway. The check engine light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was inspected. The dealer advised the contact that the engine failure was possibly caused by not using the correct engine oil or a premature oil sludge. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 54,000.

Filed Dec 26, 2011 · Engine · FL

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.

Filed Dec 7, 2010 · Engine · 95,303 miles · CA

Purchased 07 r/t charger from dealer brand new,,treated like baby, changed oil and had all service completed at dealership. Without notice car dies on street as if vehicle ran out of gas. Gas light on. Put gas in vehicle only to start up making an extremely loud knocking sound. Mind you vehicle had been running like a charm. Had vehicle towed only to be told #6 cylinder blown,motor gone. What is dodge doing about this. Apparently cerritos dodge is currently working on 6 chargers that need entirely new engines.

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact attempted to start the ignition. The engine failed to operate. Suddenly, smoke emitted from underneath the hood. The contact exited the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the small flames which originated from the battery. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 74,000 miles · OK

2007 dodge charger se 3.5ho v6 transmission failure at 63,000 miles in slow traffic. Whining noise from converter. Rebuilt at a cost of $2,250+. Torque converter clutch failed and sent debris throughout trans.// catastrophic engine failure at 74,000 miles 10 mos. Later. Con. Rod through the block at 70 MPH. $2,900 cost with a salvage engine.

Filed Oct 8, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 75,000 miles · AZ

Driving my 2007 dodge charger. No warning lights, car stalled in busy intersection. Car towed. Shop states rod problem- engine blown-car was treated like a baby- oil changed ever 2500-3000 miles- dealer states no reason for this to happen to a 2007 with 74,000 miles- dealer also stated this has been a problem with the 2.7 ltr engine and dodge is not taking care of the problem and blaming it on the owner of the car.....