After dealership changing all 8 coils and cam sensor there is no change in driveability. Car still cuts out spontaneously, bucks, and snorts when doing simple (no drama) passes. I heard of these cars with this problem and I have a suspicion that the dealership will not find anything. I surely do not want my wife and kids to be driving on the freeway and have it just turn off on them!!!
2007 Dodge Charger engine complaints
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Engine sputters while idle. I change the oil every 2500-3000 miles, along with engine air filter and spark plug change at 36,000. While idle, once in a while the engine will sputter. Took it to the dealership and they could not duplicate (cnd) the problem, therefore they could not fix the problem, however they asked if I needed an oil change. I loved the rt when I first purchased it. Now! I would not recommend anyone to purchase it. Engine sputters, side window is scratched due to mechanism, rotor are warped, and of course the shifter stuck in park, and the ABS light is now. All of which chrysler will not acknowledge for my VIN, but have a recall on others. How many people need to file a complaint? Let us continue to submit our complaints and hopefully no one will be injured. And maybe chrysler will pay for their problems. Starting to hate my hot red rt!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall when driving at various speeds, without warning. The vehicle would sporadically exhibit a loud, unusual noise before stalling. The dealer stated that the failure was due to excessive sludge in the oil. The dealer stated that this was from a lack of adequate oil changes by the contact. The contact stated this was not accurate. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
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.
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.....
I had just left my residence to travel to work in my 2007 dodge charger, 2.7l v6, I had made it 6 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. From the research I have done on the internet I have found that the 2.7 liter dodge/chrysler motor has had a lot of problems with oil sludge issues that would cause the engine to seize. So far chrysler has not taken any responsibility for this major problem with the 2.7l engine. The bottom end of the motor has to be rebuilt or replaced to correct this problem. At this point the warranty company is blaming me for the mechanical failure of the oil filter seal on the engine.
When I first bought the car in may 2007, my car's engine shut off without warning on the highway. I immediately put the car in neutral and it started up and didn't have the problem again. I did report it to the dealership during my second oil change. They said that since it has not happened again that it shouldn't be anything to worry about. Now, at about 95,000 miles its been happening more frequently, about twice a day. No warning lights come on. The engine just shuts off. I took it to the dealership and they ran a diagnostic computer test and nothing came up. We also went for a test drive, but it did not happen when the technician was with me. I feel that I will eventually get into an accident. Our family relies on this car and I am worried that something horrible could happen. I have visited different forums and others have had the same problem. I feel that this is a defect due to the fact that others have had the same problem. I have also seen complaints on this site reporting the same problem. I don't have a choice but to use this car, but also feel that it is extremely dangerous.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. While driving between 10-40 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle has been to the dealer a total of six times for this failure. The dealer replaced all the coils for each cylinder, which temporarily repaired the failure. Five months later, the vehicle began to shut off again. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they installed a co-pilot to monitor what happens in the vehicle. The co-pilot registered an issue, but the dealer could not locate the failure with the vehicle. Currently, the vehicle is at the dealer for repairs. The contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because it shut offs without warning, which could cause a crash. The current mileage was 5,600 and failure mileage was 1,000.
Pebbles or debris has entered the lower cooling valance on my 2007 dodge charger is to wide, which allows any and all debris to damage the air conditioner condenser. Which dodge does not cover or recognize as a design flaw. The A/C condenser is exposed to any and all objects coming through that particular area. The 3 lbs of freon released to the atmosphere, which when the car is in motion the freon will go through engine compartment and eventually end up in the passenger area. Freon is a oxygen displacement type gas which can cause sickness, vomiting,hypoxio and eventually suffocation. This is a possible safety hazard. Freon 134a also expels a toxic gas if exposed to temps above 452f which catalytic converters reach temps above 500f.
While driving my car has completely shut down at least three times. No steering, no power nothing. Also while sitting at signals or stop signs my car seems to surge occasionally, to where it feels like I have been rear-ended. It has been to the dealership twice and they said they cannot "seem to replicate" the problem.
This has been an on going problem with my car since I bought it january 2008 I have all paper work on the car. This month alone february 20, 2009 it has been in the shop three times already. It has been in the shop for tire rims, key not working, engine light coming on all the time, stereo, speakers, had another light come on and I had to tow it myself. This is a 2007 dodge charger v6. I need some help on what to do, I drive my children and grand children in this car and I'm scared that I will be stranded some place, you don't know if the car is going to act up or not each day I pay alot of money to have and drive this car and I do not feel safe.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. When the contact started the vehicle, he heard a loud rattling noise coming from the engine. Prior to the failure, he did not see any warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the noise was a normal characteristic. Immediately after the inspection, the failure resurfaced. A remedy has not yet been provided to resolve the noise. The failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 34,616. Updated 03-04-09 *bf the dealer replaced all of the valve rockers and pins. Updated 03/05/09.
Keep having problems with brakes on 2007 charger. The dealer have worked on them and still having problems. Around march car was leaking transmission fluid and now check engine light is on and will not go out please help me.
Engine failure due to sludge.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger r/t. While driving approximately 65mph over a bump in the road the vehicles exhaust pipes dropped down. The exhaust pipe is now making contact with the pavement and the contact is afraid the fumes will start releasing into the vehicle. Check engine light is illuminated frequently. The manufacturer stated that the contact was at fault. The dealer diagnosed the failure and stated that the cost to replace the exhaust pipes will be $1,500. The current mileage was 9,800 and the failure mileage was 5,000.
2007 dodge charger, current and failure mileage is 40813, engine failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. On november 1, 2006, the vehicle was serviced for a basic oil change and filter at 3,600 miles. On january 2, 2007, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for basic maintenance, in which the contact requested a tire rotation because the tires were wearing very quickly. He was informed that the tires were rotated, balanced, and that the oil was changed. Two months later, the contact noticed that the tires continued to wear very quickly and the brakes were not stopping the vehicle properly. He went to a local tire store and was informed that the tires were placed on the vehicle incorrectly and that two different sized tires should have been installed. The contact returned to the dealer and they were supposed to provide new tires and brakes. They provided the tires and new front brakes, but no rear brakes. The dealer also failed to repair a rattling noise in the fan under the hood; however, they did not. Currently, the brakes lock sometimes and the fan still makes a noise as if leaves and sticks are under the hood. The contact has a 100,000 mile warranty, but was advised to take his vehicle to another dealer. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 32,000 and failure mileage was 10,044. Updated 01-16-08. *kb updated
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.
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