Dodge Charger Engine Problems
- 18
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 4
- Years with records
- 2006–2010
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Complaints by year
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Coming to a stop at traffic red light, engine died. Put trans in neutral, restarted vehicle. Drove about 2 miles, stopped at red light, engine died. Repeated start procedure as above. Drove about 1/2 mile stopped at red light, on green made left turn across intersection. Halfway across intersection engine stopped. Gas tank 1/2 full. Took vehicle to dealer who informed me they had never heard of this problem. Yet…
ODI 10425460
Electrical System · Engine
My 2008 dodge charger has had multiple electrical issues. Two months ago the passenger window wouldn't roll down then it worked again a few days later, approx 2 weeks ago i was turning a corner and the car just shut off. It restarted without problems. Today, the stereo system wont come on and my warranty went out 9 days ago. *kb
ODI 10413609
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Im submitting this statement for everyone that has had the unfortunate pleasure of owning a dodge vehicle. About a month and a half ago i was driving on the freeway and my 2008 dodge charger just died on me. I had it towed to the dealership and they told me that i needed a new engine as a result of oil sludge buildup. I submitted all my maintenance records showing that i was getting my maintenance done and they came…
ODI 10413490
Engine
During low speed turns to the left or right (less than 30 mph) decelerating no brakes, the car will stall. This has occurred three times with different drivers. Dealerships can find no defects. *tr
ODI 10396098
Engine
We have a 2006 dodge charger, always had all maintenance performed via dealership on scheduled time. Out of the blue, engine light starts to blink on/off, car hesitating. Dealership says the engine has completely failed, and we need a new one. Dealership states "something" in the exhaust system broke off and entered into the engine, causing it to ruin the engine, and we need a replacement engine. We have never had…
ODI 10365559
Engine
I have a 2008 dodge charger, the check engine light came on and i was wondering why. I took the car into autozone to get the scan via obdii, the scan came up with code p1004 which is a dealer code. I immediately researched the code and found that it was due to my "short runner valve" and my intake manifold. This issue is a widespread epidemic among chrysler cars; sebring, charger, 300...mostly 3.5 engines. The…
ODI 10360832
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall when driving at various speeds, without warning. The vehicle would sporadically exhibit a loud, unusual noise before stalling. The dealer stated that the failure was due to excessive sludge in the oil. The dealer stated that this was from a lack of adequate oil changes by the contact. The contact stated this was not accurate.…
ODI 10360687
Engine
While turning car stalls out. Happened twice in a three week time period. No check engine lights. Car restarted and drove fine. Happened once when coming to a stop and turn into a drive way making a left across oncoming traffic lane, was going about 45mph before slowing for turn. Luckily no on coming traffic. Second time happened when slowing from 35mph and making a right hand turn into my driveway. Car stalled and…
ODI 10360389