YearToAvoid

2007 Dodge Charger Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Dodge Charger, 9% of all 554 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest brake complaint count among 19 Charger model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 48,248 miles.

Brakes complaints
49
9% of 554
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
48,248 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Dodge Charger brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 13, 2007, latest Mar 26, 2021.

2007 Dodge Charger brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2007Oct 2007Sep 2008Sep 2010Mar 2012May 2014Jan 2017Jan 2021
49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2007 to Mar 2021; peak Aug 2007 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Dodge Charger

  1. NHTSA 06V493000Dec 29, 2006Brakes50,665 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

    Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by Charger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2006139 (11%)
  2. 200749 (9%)
  3. 200831 (5%)
  4. 20097 (4%)
  5. 201011 (5%)
  6. 201183 (12%)
  7. 201272 (11%)
  8. 201333 (9%)
  9. 201440 (12%)
  10. 201517 (13%)
  11. 201611 (6%)
  12. 20179 (7%)
  13. 20187 (6%)
  14. 201912 (10%)
  15. 20200 (0%)
  16. 20210 (0%)
  17. 20220 (0%)
  18. 20236 (23%)
  19. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Dodge Charger have brake problems?
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Dodge Charger, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 48,248 miles.
Which Dodge Charger year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Dodge Charger has the most brake complaints (139), compared with 49 for the 2007.
Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Dodge Charger?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Dodge Charger concerns the brake: 06V493000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.