2007 Dodge Charger Reliability
The 2007 Dodge Charger has 570 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and engine. Compared with nearby Charger model years (2006–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Charger's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
570
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
18
Complaints citing a crash
17
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Dodge Charger complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2006 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 224 | 39% |
| Engine | 86 | 15% |
| Air bags | 78 | 14% |
| Electrical system | 51 | 9% |
| Service brakes | 41 | 7% |
| Engine & cooling | 40 | 7% |
| Unknown or other | 26 | 5% |
| Speed control / throttle | 25 | 4% |
2007 Dodge Charger recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V341000 | Sep 7, 2006 | Powertrain / transmission — 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… |
| 06V493000 | Dec 29, 2006 | Service brakes — 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. |
| 08V583000 | Nov 6, 2008 | Powertrain / transmission — 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… |
| 15V313000 | May 27, 2015 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8,…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 16V352000 | May 24, 2016 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
How the 2007 compares with nearby Charger years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Charger analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,294 | 5 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2007 (this page) | 570 | 5 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2008 | 624 | 5 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2009 | 175 | 6 | Electrical system | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2007 Dodge Charger
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 5 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2007 Dodge Charger reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Dodge Charger reliable?
The 2007 Dodge Charger has 570 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and engine. Compared with nearby Charger model years (2006–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Charger's typical year.
What are the most common 2007 Dodge Charger problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Dodge Charger are powertrain / transmission (224), engine (86), air bags (78), electrical system (51). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Dodge Charger have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2007 Dodge Charger, including 06V341000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission) and 06V493000 (service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Dodge Charger compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 1,294 complaints and 5 recalls (avoid); the 2008 has 624 complaints and 5 recalls (avoid). The 2007 has 570 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Dodge Charger?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 Charger, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.