Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Dodge Charger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Vehicle on three isolated occasions over the past week has lunges forward while stopped at a red traffic light, another instance at a stop sign and as of today while waiting in line at a local coffee shop drive through. On each occasion my vehicle was at a complete stop for roughly a minute, my foot was on the brake and suddenly the vehicle began to self rev to 3500 RPM. On all occasions I had to immedialty place the vehicle in neutral to prevent catastrophic endangerment to myself, surrounding vehicles and persons. This condition is a detriment to he safe operation of the vehicle. However Dodge refuses to resolve the issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger AWD. While making a turn, the vehicle failed to drive over 5 MPH and a lighting bolt icon illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the throttle body and accelerator pedal assembly needed to be replaced. The contact called a local dealer (texan Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, 18555 highway 59 n, humble, tx 77338) and was provided with the number to the manufacturer. The contact called the manufacturer, but was unable to speak with anyone. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000.
My 07 Dodge Charger r/t stalls randomly causing lost of power and steering wheel lock. Very dangerous on the highway, me and my family could of been killed. I would like this to be a recall as all Dodge dealerships are saying its not a recall. I found on many forums with people dealing with the stall issue on the vehicle the appropriate action is to reflash the power control module, but the dealership refuse and tells me to call Chrysler where they as well refuse. I am getting tired of Dodge this has happen to me about 7 times since my purchase in July 2014. Please help NHTSA.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the engine. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH and the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle jerks and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The failures recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
While driving my vehicle the check engine light and the ESP bas light turned on and my car went into a mode where it only allowed me to go 35mph and I took my vehicle to a auto shop and the tech told me that he put it on the computer and he advised me that the engine code lost communication with TCM, the trans code read internal control module rom, ABS read streering angle sensor not activated. He advised me that I May have to get a integrated control module if this happens again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and an unknown warning light related to the throttle body illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 12/03/15
While traveling at 40+ MPH I attempted to accelerate by pressing the accelerator pedal all the way, the Dodge Charger rt(5.7l v8) did not react and kept accelerating at the normal rate before I pressed the accelerator. Since it was not reacting to my input, I took my foot completely off the accelerator but the vehicle kept accelerating at a constant rate. Then after two seconds, the vehicle accelerated at full throttle, in automatic, downshifted, and continued to speed up at full throttle. Brakes were pressed but seemed to have zero effect on the vehicle's uncontrolled acceleration. Finally I decided to shift into neutral and the engine resumed normal operation. I then shifted into drive again from neutral, and operation of the vehicle resumed to normal. …
While traveling at 40+ MPH I attempted to accelerate by pressing the accelerator pedal all the way, the Dodge Charger did not react and kept accelerating at the normal rate before I pressed the accelerator. Since it was not reacting to my input, I took my foot completely off the accelerator but the vehicle kept accelerating at a constant rate. Then after two seconds, the vehicle accelerated at full throttle, and continued to speed up at full throttle. Brakes were pressed but seemed to have zero effect on the vehicle's uncontrolled acceleration. Finally I decided to pull over to shift into neutral and it continue to accelerate. I then shifted into park and pressed the emergency brakes while the engine was still accelerating. …
This is now the third time the vehicle has stalled while in gear. Galeana in ft myers has serviced the vehicle after every incident. We have been out of a vehicle for an accumulative of over thirty days, had to pay for rentals, taxes, gas to get to and from the dealer and bogus repair costs. The first service charge was that of 500 hundred dollars, which the vehicle stalled a few days later and the techs said the service they had done would not have fixed the stalling!!???what??. They then replaced the relay fuse worth fifteen dollars the 2nd time it was serviced, the vehicle stalled two days after having it back and we were on our way to the hospital in the vehicle! I need this documented because this time Dodge corporate responded in less than twelve hours to galeana to have the car serviced and a main wire replaced and it hasn't stalled since, but now I want reimburse!!!
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact was driving approximately between 60-65 MPH on normal road conditions. The vehicle began to accelerate uncontrollably. Immediately, pressure was applied to the brake pedal, followed by no power response. The vehicle slowed down after several attempts. The driver was able to gain control and pulled over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions for the identical failures. The technician cleaned the fuel injection and performed an oil change. In addition, there was a replacement of the accelerator pedal. The contact had concern of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 29,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Acceleration complaints in other Charger years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2007 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2007 Dodge Charger, 4% of the model year's 570 complaints. The component named most often is accelerator pedal (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Charger acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for the 2007 Dodge Charger, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Charger acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles, and 9% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.