2007 Dodge Charger: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Apr 20, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 139,000 miles · GA

My vehicle was released to me from carstar of macon with a knowingly inoperable TPMS on all four of my tires. I was not told this before I paid and drove away. I got 5 minutes down the road and felt violent shaving in the steering wheel. I turned around and drove the vehicle back to carstar and waited about 20 minutes for them to tell me that they were aware that the TPMS was inoperable. That they were aware that all four sensors were not working properly and that one had actually fallen out into the tire itself and was bouncing around in the wheel well knocking off the alignment of the vehicle. They gave me an option of fixing it or removing the sensors. I was told that they would try to contact my insurence company to see if they would pay for the damaged parts that were operating normally before they switched out the new tire wheels. Again they release the vehicle to me with an inoperable TPMS system and advise me to drive over 60 MPH.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Engine · 187,745 miles · AL

I own a 2007 dodge charger v6 engine on nov the 14th I was driving 40 miles per hour oil light suddenly came on started flashing really fast and making a dinging noise, all of a sudden there was a loud fast ticking under hood then the car shuts off luckily I was close to the dodge dealership I was able to coast into the parking lot I cut the car off and tried to crank it back up it would not start but all my lights came on as if it was going to crank the technician came and checked my oil it was full and clear because I make sure I keep my routine maintenance done on my vehicles, they told me that they needed to keep my car to figure out what was wrong with it I said ok that's fine, on nov 17th 2014 I called to see if they had found out what was wrong they told me that my motor had locked up how is that possible when I keep everything checked and up to date and fluid levels checked I also get the 16 point multi check done every time I go in there it gets put on the machine to check to see if there are any issues with my car, in other words I need a new motor I always do preventive maintenance on my charger this should not have happened at all. I also needed to replace my gear shift it got stuck in park and I had to have it towed and I had to pay to get the gear shift replaced, as well as getting the relay switch replaced as well. Needless to say I am still without transportation.

Filed Jun 6, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 14,000 miles · FL

Reverse went out in transmission. There was no warning of any sort. Had no idea that I even had any problems. Took vehicle to the dealership to be repaired under warranty. Was without my vehicle for almost a month while still having to make payments and find another way of getting around.vehicle was just over a year old. Got the vehicle back and the reverse went out in the transmission again as well as the rear main seal leaking. Took vehicle back to dealership for more repairs and was without my vehicle again for almost a month. Now, the motor is knocking and skipping and vehicle has less than 95,000 miles. These cars are lemons and I don't know how chrysler corporation is getting away with this and I sure do not recommend anyone buying a dodge. Wish I had never bought this vehicle and somebody needs to step up to the plate and make it right. Sad part is I am stuck with a vehicle that is going to need major engine repairs or engine replace and I still owe on the vehicle and of course there is no warranty left.

Filed Nov 3, 2011 · Engine · 59,000 miles · CA

I have a 2007 dodge charger that I have purchased "used" just 8 months ago. I have not even driven 6000 miles in this car and it has a bad "lifter" ticking in the engine. It will cost in the neighborhood of $1200.00 to repair. On the dodge forums I have seen multiple people complaining of the very same issue. They have all called dodge as I have as well and the answer was the very same. Can't help you sorry for your luck! I can't believe that there has not been a recall on these chargers as it seems to be a problem across the board with this model car. I am furious that they will not help and stand behind their products. I will never buy another dodge vehicle or recommend one ever. I have spent a fair amount of money for what I thought was a "good" brand american vehicle and now here we are with another headache car with engine problems and no help in sight!

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 Apr 30, 2008 · Electrical · 3,100 miles · MO

This is the 3rd time this has happen and I have 12,000 miles on my 07 dodge charger. I love my car but I am terrified that something bad may happen to me while driving it because when driving 60 MPH on the highway my speedometer drops to "zero" then back to normal speed.... The car has only jerked 1x when this has happened and other times there is no change. The first time the dealership found there was a faulty computer and had to replace it. I told them on that first visit that there was very loud knocking on the left side of the front of the car also at this time. The second time they tried updating the soft wear and now they are working on it yet again!!!! I am so afraid of this thing giving out on me on the busy highway.