2007 Dodge Charger Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2007 Dodge Charger, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “shift park” (32% of reports).
- 220power train complaints
- 75,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 23%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shift park: mentioned in 70 of 220 complaints (32%)
- Gear shifter: mentioned in 32 of 220 complaints (15%)
- Power train automatic: mentioned in 16 of 220 complaints (7%)
- Lever linkage column: mentioned in 15 of 220 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2007 Dodge Charger at $600, and half of them between $550 and $720.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 201 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 220 complaints, 2 an injury.
Dodge Charger power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 9 | 35% | 33,000 |
| 2022 Charger | 3 | 19% | — |
| 2021 Charger | 5 | 14% | 54,000 |
| 2019 Charger | 1 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2018 Charger | 10 | 8% | 23,537 |
| 2017 Charger | 17 | 13% | 49,724 |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% | 42,000 |
| 2015 Charger | 32 | 24% | 56,070 |
| 2014 Charger | 60 | 17% | 45,390 |
| 2013 Charger | 48 | 13% | 51,000 |
| 2012 Charger | 65 | 10% | 68,450 |
| 2011 Charger | 21 | 3% | 58,700 |
| 2010 Charger | 19 | 8% | 95,469 |
| 2009 Charger | 6 | 3% | 103,500 |
| 2008 Charger | 33 | 5% | 79,800 |
| 2007 Charger | 220 | 40% | 75,000 |
| 2006 Charger | 218 | 17% | 78,684 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.
Risk: This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
Risk: If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
shuts off while driving with no warning...Stalls at stop light/sign and when i try to accelerate it has barely goes.. sometimes it seems like it has no power at all and sometimes it seems like it has to much power without me accelerating. Its very dangerous this issue has almost made me get into…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park(P). The contact had experienced approximately 5 failures and had the vehicle towed. The contact stated that once the vehicle was parked the gear shifter remained stuck in park(P). The contact stated…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated that the wheels remained locked. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the powertrain control module was faulty…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Dodge Chargers have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 220 owner complaints about power train for the 2007 Dodge Charger (40% of the 554 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Dodge Charger power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 75,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2007 Dodge Charger?
Owners report a typical cost of $600 (half paid between $550 and $720), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2007 Dodge Charger?
The most frequent phrase is “shift park”, in 70 of 220 complaints, followed by “gear shifter” (32).
Other 2007 Dodge Charger problems
- Engine problems (82)
- Air Bags problems (77)
- Electrical System problems (50)
See all 2007 Dodge Charger problems or power train problems across all Charger years.