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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.

2007 Dodge Charger transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter322008 Q12010 Q42012 Q22013 Q42015 Q22017 Q12020 Q12025 Q3
220 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q1 to 2025 Q3; peak 2011 Q3 (32).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Dodge Charger

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  1. 2006218 (17%)
  2. 2007220 (40%)
  3. 200833 (5%)
  4. 20096 (3%)
  5. 201019 (8%)
  6. 201121 (3%)
  7. 201265 (10%)
  8. 201348 (13%)
  9. 201460 (17%)
  10. 201532 (24%)
  11. 201625 (14%)
  12. 201717 (13%)
  13. 201810 (8%)
  14. 20191 (1%)
  15. 20200 (0%)
  16. 20215 (15%)
  17. 20223 (19%)
  18. 20239 (35%)
  19. 20240 (0%)

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.

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.