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Problems with 2007 Dodge Charger POWER TRAIN

On average, the 2007 Dodge Charger starts to “feel” problems with the POWER TRAIN and its various aspects after 83 386 miles.

Components Affected by POWER TRAIN Issues

We have classified the 144 complaints from 2007 Dodge Charger about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 48

Recently reported POWER TRAIN problems on 2007 Dodge Charger

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle would lose and regain power abnormally. the contact stated that all of the warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel and when the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power train module was replaced. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileages were 120,000.

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 an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the automatic transmission interlock failed. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 126,000.

Interlock brake lever broke. this is the piece that locks your car in park and you have to press brake pedal to release lock before shifting. car wont come out of park position. i have seen several complaints of this online for dodge and they are only willing to fix certain vin numbers. i would like mine to be considered being as it only had 30k miles when this happened. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle could not be shifted between second and third gears. the dealer advised the contact to replace the transmission. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. no repairs were performed. the current and the failure mileages were 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while in park and the key could not be inserted into the ignition. the vehicle could be started however, when placed in neutral. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed that the gear shifter assembly needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v583000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,775.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the gear shifter would not move out of park. the dealer was notified of the failure who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 71,484.

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 dealer where they advised her that the transmission shifter interlock lever malfunctioned. the vehicle was repaired for the interlock lever. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 74,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle will not shift out of park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission shift interlock lever failed. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v583000. the vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. the failure mileage was 74,000.

My gear shift is stuck in park and i have to keep it in neutral and put the park brake up to park it bec it wont come out of park when i put my foot on the brake. one of my friends have the same make and model car and took it to the dealer and they stated it is on recall but i cant find it no where. *tr

The shifter gear is stuck in parking and will not shift off the parking gear. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the gear shift selector remained stuck in park. the dealer had not been notified. the manufacturer was aware of the failure however, offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 57,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the failure and current mileage was 13,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the gear shifter could not be moved from park. the dealer was notified of the failure who advised that there were no recall for the vehicle. the manufacturer was contact who confirmed there were no recalls and provided no further assistance. the failure mileage was 80,000.

I was making a left turn into an intersection when i could not excellerate to clear the intersection because i lost power going to my transmission which almost caused me to get hit by another car approaching the intersection...totally lost power to the transmission...could not go forward or backwards was wondering if there is any sort of recall for this, i felt like i could have been killed, the car gave me no warning what so ever, no warning lights ever came on indicating there was a problem...my husband followed me to the dealer later on in the day and i was told it was some sort of valve body problem and it would cost $680.00 to fix it...never been so scared in my life not sure if i chose the right components or not but it felt like the tranny to me...i got three or four blocks from the dealer and then my service engine soon light came on...if this is not something that's on a recall then some one can be killed...i think god was just with me...the dealer also stated alot of them were coming back for some sort of vacum hose problem, well if that many is coming back why they have not had a recall not unless its not being reported...maybe i can help save the next person from a tragedy and people need to be aware. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the gear was stuck in park. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 15,788.

My car failed to go into gear, which this matter in on recall but i was told by dodge that my vin was not in system under the recall, putting in the vin could of been a error to. human error do happen but the manufacture should stand behind their cars, i had to pay for the repairs in full, i then have to send in my original receipt before chrysler will reimburse me $150 towards the repairs. i was without my car for 8 days. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle remained stuck in park and he was unable to shift to any other gear. the dealer advised the contact that his vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current mileage was 88,000. the approximate failure mileage was 87,700.

Inability to move the gear shift lever out of the "park" position issue in my vehicle. this issue was a customer satisfaction notification k 39 by chrysler , but when i sent my vehicle to dealer lenders mclark at dodge in huntsville, alabama - and the service manager (bj) told me the vin number is not covered and the same happened with chrysler group recall assistance center ( nichol). my car has the same problem as describe in this notification letter k39 but chrysler did not have a good problem solving analysis or traceable that was not include my vin number. updated 09/27/11 *bf updated 12/12/11 *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger rt. the contact stated that the shifter was locked in park and would not move. the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 46,700.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. the dealer denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 93,809.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the gear would not release from park. the dealer made the contact aware of nhtsa campaign id number: 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) but advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 70,000.

8/29/11 - 2007 dodge charger r/t - car would not shift out of park - car taken to local dealership, shifter assy broken, needs to be replaced, $450.00. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in the park position. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance and referred the contact to nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 72,000.

We own a 2007 dodge charger. car worked great until i tried to leave out of my garage. i turned on the car and the gear shift would not move out of park. contacted the dealership and was advised that we would need to have it towed in. we have the extended 72 month, 75,0000 mile warranty and the mileage at the time was 45,000. after having our car towed, the dodge technician explained that this part is not covered under our warranty and would cost $323 with parts & labor. one person even acknowledged that this is a common problem. so i've researched this defect and have seen numerous complaints online....and i am surprised there has not been a recall. we own 2 dodge vehicles and were considering getting a durango, but if this problem isn't resolved or at least covered by our warranty, we will consider buying another make of car. *tr

Own a 2007 dodge charger with 40,000 exactly. drove car all day parked it. that following night..the following day, started car and i was unable to take car out of park.i have to get towed to dealership. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. the dealer and manufacturer made the contact aware of the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) recall, but the contacts vin was not associated with the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift from park. an authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and filed a complaint. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. the manufacturer would not assist with the repairs because the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v583000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 53,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated the gear shift failed to move out of the park position. the vehicle was towed as a result of the failure but was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number:08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 89,940. updated 09/28/11*lj updated 2/23/12 *cn

Tl* the contact owns 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that while starting the ignition, the shifter would not shift from park. the contact called a tow truck and the driver was able to get the shifter to move out of park. the contact then took the vehicle to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and the dealer advised that the shifter assembly would need to be replaced. the dealer replaced the shifter assembly. the failure mileage was 97,000. updated 10/03/11. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that her gear shaft was jammed in the park position and was unable to move. the vehicle was able to be driven after maneuvering the gear shift for a while. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised her that the retainer clip needed to be replaced. the vehicle was temporarily repaired. the manufacturer was notified and advised her that she was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). the failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated while attempting to drive she was unable to shift out of the park position which prevented her from driving the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 44,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated the vehicle failed to shift from park. the vehicle was towed home and taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:08v583000 ( power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). the vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. the failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 50,673.

Gear shaft not shifting and there has been alot of complaints concerning this repair attention needed for recall asap!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the gear shift knob fractured and the vehicle became stuck in park. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact of the cost for repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 66,250.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. while attempting to shift from park, the contact noticed that the abs and traction control lights illuminate on the instrument panel. he was unable to shift the vehicle from park. the dealer had not been notified. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 77,972 updated 09/19/11 *bf.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that he was unable to shift from out of park. the dealer advised that the contact would need to replace the shift assembly and the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. the current and failure mileages were 50,160. the vin was unavailable.

I put my car in park for the night. i got up the next morning for work but i could not get the car to move out of park. it was completely fine the day before. i looked online and this issue happens to alot of people. my girlfriend has a chrylser that did the exact same thing and had a recal sent out. when i called about my dodge the vin doesnt fit into the date range for the vehicles built that were recalled. this is insane...same yr, make, model, problem....but not included in the recall. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that as the engine was started, the gear shifter could not be released from park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and they would consider assisting with repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 54,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 56,000. the vin was unavailable.

Vehicle brought home and parked on 7/17 as normal. 7/18 around 4pm attempted to start vehicle and go to local grocery store. vehicle would not come out of park. called chrysler at 1-800-853-1403, was referred to local dealership at 1-800-992-1997. was told to remove the chrome bezel around top of console and remove the package tray on the side and push the square pink tab device inward to release the shift mechanism. did not work. then was told of a service campaign on similar vehicles but when i gave them the vin i was informed mine was not included. started using google to search for similar incidents and found them to be numerous. seems we have a factory defect here that is known and for all intents and purposes is a time bomb waiting to nap people at its first opportunity and leave them stranded. my car has 92,000 miles on it and as far as i can tell i am lucky to have made it that far. i will be on the phone with chrysler today.. 7/19, to give them an earful of my dis satisfaction with this whole scene. *kb

I went to drive my 2007 dodge charger and it was stuck in park. no other problems. i investigated and found out that chrysler has a defective part in these cars. they want to charge the consumer to fix the problem although it is well known that it is a manufacturing problem. (its a cheap plastic pink release button that goes out at any given time causing the car to be stuck in park) this is not the consumer's problem this needs to be recalled instead i was told since i was the second owner of the car there is nothing they can really do. it costs roughly $500.00 to be fixed. really makes a happy customer question the quality of their service. *kb

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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 nhtsa 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.

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