Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
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).
SERVICE BULLETIN # 14-002-14: Fuel tank "roll over" valve failed immediately after fill-up saturating the purge solenoid and dryer canister for the fuel vapor vent reburning system. This service bulletin described failure caused liquid fuel rather than vapor to be dumped into the intake manifold stalling the vehicle in traffic in unsafe conditions. The car was towed to Beamon Dodge at 1705 S. Church St., 37130 awaiting repair. Dodge customer service was contacted at [phone] where they stated that this VIN was not covered by the service bulletin. Quoted repair for the manufacture defect is $4,680.48. Clearly the vehicles covered by this service bulletin are incomplete. Complaints of this failure can be found on the internet through 2014 when this service bulletin was issued on April 22, 2014. Clearly Dodge corrected nothing in their manufacturing and NHTSA is not protecting all consumers.
Filled fuel tank up until the pump shut off. As I drove onto the road, the engine suddenly died causing me to run off the shoulder as the power steering went out as well. I eventually got it re-started, but it ran rough and stalled out several more times on my way home. After some online research, I determined that it was probably raw gas getting pulled down the EVAP tube. I avoid the problem now by not filling the tank up all the way, but do it once in a while accidently and the problem returns. Highly dangerous situation.
shuts off while driving with no warning...Stalls at stop light/sign and when i try to accelerate it has barely goes.. sometimes it seems like it has no power at all and sometimes it seems like it has to much power without me accelerating. Its very dangerous this issue has almost made me get into several accidents
Every since had car ticks.Was driving after fill up and car just turned off having me almost hit 8 cars on the highway with my 5 year old son in car. Now will not start. Days later it starts and tick then turns off. Found out it's common problem everybody has in these 5.7 hemi engines lifters/ cam.
The engine in my vehicle (2007 Charger, 49,000 miles) has completely failed due to "Casting Sand Sludge". This issue has been acknowledged by FCA Stellantis; but only in much newer engines. The failure in my vehicle, from the "casting sand sludge" caused the vehicle to have engine heat issues, which could have started a fire or resulted in the complete seizure of the engine at speed, potentially leading to a catastrophic and fatal outcome. The fact that the issue is present in my vehicle strongly indicates that FCA Stellantis was aware of the Casting Sand Sludge issue far earlier than they have acknowledged. The Service center suspected a head gasket issue, so they began to address it; what they found was casting sand sludge throughout the engine block. An issue which is an inherent defect of manufacturing, which is unknowable to a unsuspecting owner - until a total failure occurs. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. While merging into highway traffic, a loud noise emitted under the hood and smoke was seen coming from under the hood. The contact was able to coast the vehicle out of traffic, inspected the vehicle, and found that the engine cooling fan detached, which damaged the radiator and engine. As a result, the coolant and oil were leaking and several wires were cut. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the warranty repair for the engine cooling fan replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Early morning commute to work, traveled southbound on ca highway 15, proximate to miramar way exit. Vehicle began to smoke, engine hood sprang open, other drivers indicating that smoke and flames coming from front engine - as hood blocking view. I continued to side of the road, jumped out and watched front end of engine become engulfed in flames! Watched entire front end of car burn, during this time highway patrol / fire patrol called. Fire claim number- [redacted]. Contacted tow company to take - tow driver told me that this was the third Dodge challenger he had salvaged in the past month - with the same issue!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning which resulted in the contact getting rear ended. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to local dealer bloomington Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (8000 penn ave s, bloomington, mn 5543[phone]) where it was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
I was driving my car when all of a sudden flames were coming from under the hood on the driver side. I pulled over, got out and called 911. By the time the fire department put out the fire, my car was totaled. There must have been a defect somewhere under the hood. It May have been the engine which I had to replace at 66,841 miles for over $8,000. I got no warnings on the dash, just fire from under the hood.
This vehicle while driving 40 MPH down the road suddenly had the battery light come on then the transmission light then all the warning gauges came on and started blinking as this was happening the vehicles engine was accelerating and decelerating, and the vehicle would not go past first gear road the shoulder until I could get safely off the road. Shut vehicle off it seemed to correct the problem. Went to have battery and alternator checked both were fine. Since then every few days the battery light will come on and then go off after vehicle is restarted. Today 2/11/2015 the battery light came on again and the vehicle started to buck around 40 MPH then stop if I accelerated or decelerated. And at one point when idling at a red light it stalled and then started back up. I have heard a lot of similar issues with this problem with this vehicle. …
Engine complaints in other Charger years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2007 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA has 125 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2007 Dodge Charger, 22% of the model year's 570 complaints. The component named most often is engine (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Charger engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling 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 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 89,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 4 fires and 0 injuries to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.