2007 Dodge Charger Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 220 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Dodge Charger, 40% of all 554 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 19 Charger model years. These complaints report 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 75,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 220
- 40% of 554
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 75,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2007 Dodge Charger transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 22, 2008, latest Aug 4, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Dodge Charger
- NHTSA 08V583000Nov 6, 2008Transmission & Powertrain20,283 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 06V341000Sep 7, 2006Transmission & Powertrain4,770 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
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.
Remedy: 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.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Charger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2007 Dodge Charger have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 220 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Dodge Charger, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 75,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Charger year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2007 Dodge Charger has the most transmission complaints (220), compared with 220 for the 2007.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Dodge Charger?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Dodge Charger concern the transmission: 08V583000 and 06V341000.