Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (27.4% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Power Train complaints here are 4.2× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 152 · 27.4% | Recalled | Recall 08V583000 · Recall 06V341000 |
| Engine | 82 · 14.8% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 77 · 13.9% | Recalled | Recall 16V352000 · Recall 15V313000 |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 48 · 8.7% | Recalled | Recall 08V583000 · Recall 06V341000 |
| Electrical System | 45 · 8.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 · 4.3% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 554 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 16V352000 · 2016 · reported 05/24/2016
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V313000 · 2015 · reported 05/27/2015
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V583000 · 2008 · reported 11/06/2008
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06V341000 · 2006 · reported 09/07/2006
IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06V493000 · 2006 · reported 12/29/2006
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“MY 2007 DODGE CHARGER HAD A PART FAILURE IN THE SHIFTER MECHANISM THAT PREVENTED IT FROM BEING MOVED FROM PARK. THIS OCCURRED AT 8 PM…”NHTSA complaint 10386380 — filed 03/03/2011 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CHARGER. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED…”NHTSA complaint 10384452 — filed 02/25/2011 · POWER TRAIN
“2007 DODGE CHARGER DRIVING WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS PUT IN PARK ENGINE STILL RUNNING WENT TO REVERSE AND WILL NOT CHANGE GEARS...I SEE THERE ARE NUMEROUS…”NHTSA complaint 10360391 — filed 10/13/2010 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 152 of 554 NHTSA complaints (27.4%), followed by engine (82), air bags (77), power train:automatic transmission (48). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
554 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 18 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, and 21 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V352000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
