2007 Dodge Charger AWD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 25%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Dodge Charger AWD, 25% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“07 r/t charger going home travelling 20 miles an hour on country road I hear a warning light go on. The temperature guage light is on and its past red. The engine light and throttle control valve also go on. I am about 1 mile from my house so I drive around 5 MPH to get to the house. 50 yards away the temperature needle goes all the way to cold. I started to think its electrical. I pull in my driveway and check fluids. All are fine. Husband takes his car and goes and buys a thermostat thinking thats it, it wasn't. We noticed antifreeze at that point leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462493, filed 2012-06, 97,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger Awd. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the ABS and check engine warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle made a ticking noise before stalling. While at a red light, the contact restarted the vehicle and it moved very slowly. During each attempt to accelerate, the ticking noise grew louder and the vehicle shook violently. The contact noticed smoke emerging from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact also stated that the ticking sound occurred one other time, but it went away. …”
NHTSA complaint #10985975, filed 2017-05, 201,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Charger AWD
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge Charger AWD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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