I own a 2007 dodge charger. Biggest piece of junk ever in my drive way. I was excited when the challenger came out, my daughter would get the charger and momma would get the new challenger. I can say, that wont be happening. In the three years I've had this car, I have had to spend several hundred dollars to have the transmission fixed from leaking fluid. A part I was told that was manufactured incorrectly, but no recall, I had to purchase the fix kit myself. Within 6 months from this happening, the instrument cluster went out. Loosing all electronics in the car. Again, no recall another $600+ out of my pocket. Now just this week the "pink thinky" has messed up. This left me stranded in any empty parking lot at work on a friday afternoon and my husband an hour away. Thank goodness the mechanic shop I go to could tell me how to override and get me home. Of course I called the dodge dealership first, but low and behold the service department could not help me. The answer, "I can send a tow truck. I do know there is an override but I'm not sure how it works." really! Three things right there a recall should be issued on! This car should not have the problems it does without someone taking responsibility for correcting it. Mitsibishi has dodge beat by along shot! 00 galant, was traded in for the charger with 260k miles on it, never spent 1 dime that was not for routine maintenance, and it still ran, drove and handled like it did the day I bought it. But I just had to have the new dodge charger, big mistake on my part! There will never be another dodge anything in my driveway. I know dodge does not care, I'm just one out of millions but they should! Dodge can go bankrupt totally, and never manufacture another thing and my work would keep right on revolving!
2007 Dodge Charger transmission complaints
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07 dodge charger, with automatic transmission, and console shifter. The plastic piece holding the park gear release spring breaks off and the vehicle can then not be shifted into gear. This is an obvious engineering flaw that chrysler and it's dealerships are well aware of, and choose not to address as a warranty or recall issue. The vehicle I am involved with has only 46,000 miles. The problem is widespread enough that the aftermarket parts industry, speciffically dorman , manufactures and sells a metal replacement for this obviously defective and inadequate part.
2007 dodge charger with automatic floor shifter would not move out of park once started. Had no prior problems. Car started fine and showed no warning lights or anything.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the gear shift lever became stuck in park and would not move. The dealer advised having the vehicle towed in for inspection and possible repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
2007 dodge charger automatic floor shifter would not shift out of park.
Gear shift sticks in park due to cheap plastic part designed to break but with no remedy other than full replacement of shifter. It appears to occur in large numbers if not every dodge charger years 2006-2009.
My car shifter won't come out of park. I own a dodge charger 2007. Had to get a tow truck to take car to mechanic. Was told that they get an average of 2 of these cars per week for the same problem. Checked in internet and found several complaints about the same problem. I want to get reimbursed from the chrysler/dodge company for this expense ($518) because this should be a recall issue for all the charger owners. The mechanic informed the consumer the gear shift lever broke and the piece had to be removed and replaced. Updated ivoq 12/01/10
Shifter stuck in park. After research on internet, found it is a common problem. Why would a major car manufacturer use a cheap easily breakable plastic part in a component that is used so frequently.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the gear shift was stuck in the park position. The dealer stated that the switch that allows the gear shift to move between gears was damaged and without it the gear shift would not stay locked. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 107,000. Updated 11/05/10.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the transmission began to slip from drive into neutral gear. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the transmission failure continued to occur intermittently. On a separate occasion when the vehicle was parked the gear selector would not shift out of the "park" position. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the technician stated that the failure was related to the gear shifter; however, the gear shifter was not included in the extended service warranty. The vehicle was being repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Our car got stuck in park, couldn't shift gear. Apparently gears got stuck. Had to get is towed, sent to dealer. Although dealeship said it is common thing that happens to chargers, wasn't covered through warrantly. Had to pay for parts and labor.
Charger stuck in park: tried to start 2007 charger and it was stuck in park. This has been the first major problem I have had with this car and very inconvenient. Tried looking at the manual to see if it was anything that could be done on my end, but nothing worked. Car is still inoperable and I can not afford to get it towed. It is under three years old.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated the gear shift selector was locked in the park position and unable to be moved. The dealer advised that the park lockout device was the cause of the failure and the plastic part would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and current mileage was 95,870.
Shifter made of plastic and breaks have had 3 shifters put in wife's 2007 charger I won't be purchasing any other dodge or chrysler.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that when he attempted to shift out of park, the shift lever would not move. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the cables in the gear shift were repaired. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 19,000.
My car is stuck in park! I have no idea what happened. I drove it today with no problems then all of a sudden I try to leave and it wont allow me to put it in reverse. I have seen a numerous amount of complaints online with people having the same problem so this is something that is common with these cars. "my car hasn't been repaired yet!" I don't think I should have to pay for something that I didn't cause.
Transmission failure at 62k miles and 2 years old. 2007 dodge charger, 3.5ho w/ 5 spd.autostick.
On the morning of october 16, 2009 my 2007 dodge charger did not notify me of any problems and the check engine light did not go on. I started my engine and proceed to change gears and it was lock. I did know what was wrong so after out-of-pocket expenses towing to the dealer-ship the mechanic said that it is broken gear shift mechanism then mechanic said, "it was not my fault. It is a internal problem and there is no reason why it broke." to make matters more difficult for me the warranty that came with the car will not even cover this part. This is a defect in the car. What if was driving and could not shift back to park or reverse would I have had to been a accident and risk my life? To correct the failure it will cost me to pay close to $400.00 to replace/repair. Let me remind you guys that I did nothing wrong with the car it is something that broke by itself. I take care of my car I service when needed and I only use to commute to for errands, work and home. This is a valid part and a warranty will not cover that? Please review my complaint and consider the circumstances that the gear shift mechanism is a defected part on 2007 dodge charger.
2007 dodge charger, 6 cyl, base model. Car stalls when either coming to a stop or at a complete stop, when just off brake to accelerate, when going from reverse to drive, when exiting the freeway, etc. Car attempts to stall sporadically when driving. Have almost been rear-ended three times, almost hit when accelerating onto the freeway by a car already on the freeway because car tried to stall, and car stalled on railroad tracks after waiting for a train and then putting car in drive. Car has been in and out of shop four times with random items replaced, but no diagnosis has been made and the issue remains. The car has now been in the shop about a month and there is still no answer.
Rear left outer cv joint broken.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle would not operate in the reverse position. When the gear shifter was placed into reverse, the vehicle would jerk rapidly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. On a separate occasion, the vehicle failed to respond completely when it was shifted into reverse. The vehicle currently does not operate in reverse at all. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 41,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. When shifting the gear into drive, the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact also noticed a puddle of transmission fluid underneath the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they identified five error codes associated with the transmission. The technician further stated that the transmission was not covered under the warranty; therefore, they would not assume responsibility for any repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. She is in the process of notifying the manufacturer in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) and 06v341000 (power train:automatic transmission). The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 38,000. Updated 3/11 /09 *cn updated 03/13/09.
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.
On dodge chargers with police packages, the transmission uses a column shift. The transmission cable can pop out of the bracket under the steering column and cause an extremely dangerous situation because the driver thinks the vehicle is in park according to the shift lever and prndl but the vehicle can still roll because the transmission is not in park.
On dodge chargers with police packages, the transmission uses a column shift. The transmission cable can pop out of the bracket under the steering column and cause an extremely dangerous situation because the driver thinks the vehicle is in park according to the shift lever and prndl but the vehicle can still roll because the transmission is not in park
On dodge chargers with police packages, the transmission uses a column shift. The transmission cable can pop out of the bracket under the steering column and cause an extremely dangerous situation because the driver thinks the vehicle is in park according to the shift lever and prndl but the vehicle can still roll because the transmission is not in park
On dodge chargers with police packages, the transmission uses a column shift. The transmission cable can pop out of the bracket under the steering column and cause an extremely dangerous situation because the driver thinks the vehicle is in park according to the shift lever and prndl but the vehicle can still roll because the transmission is not in park.
On dodge chargers with police packages, the transmission uses a column shift. The transmission cable can pop out of the bracket under the steering column and cause an extremely dangerous situation because the driver thinks the vehicle is in park according to the shift lever and prndl but the vehicle can still roll because the transmission is not in park.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air conditioning system does not blow cool air. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer nine times for this failure and they installed a new compressor and made some other repairs, but the failure still persists. The current mileage was 32,000 and failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 09/24/08 *bf the consumer also stated there was a problem with the transmission. Updated 09/26/08.
Several police departments and automotive dealerships should be investigated, inspected to determine if they have these vehicles in operation; texas area dealerships and texas police departments that utilize these models (e.g.) san antonio, houston. Austin, dallas dealerships , police departments.
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