There was no sign that there was any problems with my car. I got in the vehicle, started the ignition, and was not able to shift the gear from park to reverse. I had a local towing company come and pick up the car, and they took it to a local mechanic. The tower said there's been recalls on the column shifter for the dodge chargers. After the mechanic looked at the car, he said that yes it was the column shifter and it would need to be replaced. It will cost $380.35 to have it all replaced. Since I didn't do anything to damage the car, and there's a recall on the particular item that is being replaced I don't see why I shouldn't be able to have some form of reimbursement sent to me.
2007 Dodge Charger transmission complaints
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I had parked my 2007 dodge charger r/t, and later that night about to leave for work my gear shift was stuck in park. I have tried everything to get it unstuck with no luck. I am very frustrated due to the fact that there was a recall for this issue however my vehicle was not in the time frame for the recall. There have been hundreds of complaints and yet no one has helped us.
My car is stuck in park. Pressing the brake doesn't help and the shiftlock release doesn't help. No events lead up to the issue, I got in my car and couldn't put it in gear. Luckily I was at my house, but this could have happened anywhere.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the gear shifter would not shift from park to drive. The vehicle was inspected by the owner and he noticed that the park lockout component was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 90,000.
Center console automatic transmission shifter interior part breaks and locks car into park. Safety issue: 1. In the event of a potential car jacking or like incident driver maybe unable to flee the scene and maybe injured or killed. 2. Possibly stuck in high speed lanes of highway after a long hwy delay. This is a constant issue for most of the chargers search internet and you'll see.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact started the ignition and the gear selector failed to shift from park into the drive position. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the shift assembly was replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v583000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift); however, the VIN was not included in the recall defect. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 97,423.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the gear shift selector remained stuck in park and she was unable to shift into any other gear. The dealer advised the contact that there was no warranty on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not aware of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileage was 79,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the gear shift remained in park and she was unable to shift into any other gear. The dealer did not offer the contact any assistance. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated the gear will not shift out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact noticed the federal safety agency campaign number, 08v583000 (power train, automatic transmission lever and linkage:column shift) but the VIN was not a part of the recall. The contact stated the safety issue could potentially leave them stranded. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Dear sir or madam, I have a 2007 dodge charger srt. My vehicle will not get out of park, because of a defect in the gear linkage. When I called chrysler corp. I was informed that there is a recall on certain models based on time the vehicle came out of production. Although I'm having the same problem as the re-calls, they refuse to fix my car. My car has been parked, un drivable for almost 3 months. Regardless of production date, my auto was made by dodge , I'm having re-call problem, I only have 37 thousand miles on this vehicle, and it's been in the shop 4 times!!. I can't understand why chrysler wants me to pay for their mess-up. I can't afford to continue to make car payments on a parked car. Please look into this matter. I've spoke with chrysler corp. With no resolve. Thanking you in advance for your time and attention. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Traveling out of state and recovering from total knee replacement. 2007 dodge charger sxt was operating without incident. Stopped to look at yard sale and car would not shift out of park upon return. Internet research shows this to be a common problem. Car left on road at this time, while searching for alternative transportation to doctor for follow-up on knee replacement surgery. The reset for the shift lock will not work at this time.
The shift assembly that allows the car to go from park to drive has broken. Called dodge and asked about a recall and they stated one has been issued but not for my car due to the time frame it was built. So no recall for my car. This is a major safety hazards cause it could slip out of gear or the brakes could fell or who knows else will happen. I need this fixed and not to happy with dodge due to they wont issue a recall for my car when I can look on the internet and find other cases just like mine and same year and make and model.
My 2007 dodge charger will not shift from park. I have read many complaints online and this should be a manufacture recall issue. This is costing me 380.00 to fix and should be a dodge liability. The company is making money had over fist for a problem created by them.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the gear shift selector had become stuck in park and could not be moved. In addition, the vehicle would stall sporadically without any warning. The vehicle was towed where the contact was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that the vehicle was not included in either recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift) or the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v341000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 72,000. Updated 5/2/11 *cn updated 05/16/11
My 2007 dodge charger had a part failure in the shifter mechanism that prevented it from being moved from park. This occurred at 8 pm at night on top of a parking garage when I had my family with me. It took over an hour to locate a towing company that could get to me because of the parking garage. The dealership informed me the problem was a cheap plastic part that had been recalled on the avenger but not the charger and they had been replacing about a dozen per week. Dodge should recall this part and repay the owners that have already had to make the repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. After starting the vehicle it would not shift out of park. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the gear shift cables were detached. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
We went to the movies and when we came out the car would not come out of park. No matter what we did the gear shifter would not move. We had to get a ride home. We called the dealership and they said this is a common problem with chargers and told us how to get into the gear shift mechanism so that we could get it out of park. This happens everytime it is put in park we have to take it apart. This needs to be recalled. We cannot afford to have this fixed on the car when it is considered a common problem. Dodge needs to make their customers happy, we will not be recommending this vehicle until a recall is made to correct this problem. We feel it is poor salesmanship to not disclose this at the beginning of the sale. We have been dodge owners for the last 20 years but that is due to change without further help on this problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle would shift into park but it would not shift out of park. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the shifting mechanism failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 51000.
I drove my car to work and parked it. When I went out to my car to go to lunch it would not shift out of park. I had to remove the upholstery around the gear shift selector to get to the plastic piece that was causing the problem. I have to use a screw driver to move the broken piece so that I can shift the car, until I have time to make it to the dealer. I have done some research and found that this is a common problem with the dodge charger.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the gear shift failed twice. She was able to shift into park; however, she was unable to shift out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the gear shift was replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 87,000. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. The contact stated that she would have to tear into the shifter and depress an unknown button in order to operate the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 88,000.
I have a 2007 dodge charger that will has gotten stuck in park numerous times. It has eventually come out after a few minutes of jiggling the gear shifter. After looking online I have read several complaints regarding this issue. I had my speakers recalled, I don't understand why this has not been recalled yet.
2007 dodge charger driving without any problems put in park engine still running went to reverse and will not change gears...I see there are numerous reports of this. It does not take a rocket scientists to figure this one out. Recall.
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.....
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off. When she entered the vehicle she was unable to shift the vehicle from the park position. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and she was informed the failure was within the gear shifter. An authorized dealer was notified and she was informed this was a common failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
I drove my car to the end of my road to pick my kids up from the bus stop. Once I put the car in park to allow the kids to get in it would not shift out of park. I called a tow truck and when he arrived he removed the plastic console and showed me that by pressing a hot pink lever my car would engage. He was correct and I drove my car home. I contacted the dealership and they informed me that it would cost around $350 to have fixed since my warranty ran out less than one month ago. I do not feel that I should have to pay that after reading the numerous complaints listed on here. This is obviously shoddy manufacturing and should be recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park when first starting the vehicle. In addition, when applying the brakes, the ABS would lock abnormally. The contact started the vehicle and the ABS and traction warning lights were illuminated. The contact removed the shifter panel wire and was able to shift into drive. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the vehicle was left for repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Pink plastic tab in the shifter assembly on 2007 dodge charger rt (17,000 miles) broke, resulting in vehicle being unable to shift from park. There are thousands of complaints online about this problem. The tow truck driver even commented on the notorious "charger stuck in park" problem when he called in our pickup. Chyrsler - dodge has refused a recall on this issue, yet charges 400 dollars to fix it. They put the same type of part back in and many people have had it break over and over, just to pay again to have it fixed.
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