Manual Transmission Column Shift problems of the 2007 Dodge Charger

I own a 2007 Dodge Charger rt with a hemi. The gear shifter is stuck in park. I contacted the manufacturer and was told there is a recall for this problem on police cars but that my VIN number was not part of that recall. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The mileage is 88,125. It's funny I have the same problem that was found through a defect investigation conducted on more than 20,000 police cars. The problem was corrected in those vehicles and it should be fixed. The vehicles are built the same and I understand police cars need to be programmed differently with reinforced suspension and other features to do their jobs but its the same cable on my car that dislodges that's found on an officers car. I fixed my car. The NHTSA campaign id number 08v58300 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift. ).

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park. The dealer was notified who advised that there was a recall but the contact's VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 08v583000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift). The manufacturer was notified offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 78,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the automatic transmission interlock failed. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 126,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while in park and the key could not be inserted into the ignition. The vehicle could be started however, when placed in neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the gear shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v583000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,775.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the gear would not release from park. The dealer made the contact aware of NHTSA campaign id number: 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) but advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The dealer and manufacturer made the contact aware of the NHTSA campaign id number: 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) recall, but the contacts VIN was not associated with the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The manufacturer would not assist with the repairs because the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08v583000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 53,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift from park. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated the gear shift failed to move out of the park position. The vehicle was towed as a result of the failure but was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number:08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 89,940.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that her gear shaft was jammed in the park position and was unable to move. The vehicle was able to be driven after maneuvering the gear shift for a while. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised her that the retainer clip needed to be replaced. The vehicle was temporarily repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised her that she was not included in recall NHTSA campaign id number 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift from park. The vehicle was towed home and taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle did not qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number:08v583000 ( power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 50,673.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact started the ignition and the gear selector failed to shift from park into the drive position. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the shift assembly was replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 08v583000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift); however, the VIN was not included in the recall defect. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 97,423.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated the gear will not shift out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact noticed NHTSA campaign number, 08v583000 (power train, automatic transmission lever and linkage:column shift) but the VIN was not a part of the recall. The contact stated the safety issue could potentially leave them stranded. The failure mileage was 76,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the gear shift selector had become stuck in park and could not be moved. In addition, the vehicle would stall sporadically without any warning. The vehicle was towed where the contact was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that the vehicle was not included in either recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift) or NHTSA campaign id number: 06v341000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 72,000. Updated 5/2/11 updated 05/16/11.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. When shifting the gear into drive, the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact also noticed a puddle of transmission fluid underneath the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they identified five error codes associated with the transmission. The technician further stated that the transmission was not covered under the warranty; therefore, they would not assume responsibility for any repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. She is in the process of notifying the manufacturer in reference to NHTSA campaign id numbers 08v583000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) and 06v341000 (power train:automatic transmission). The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 38,000. Updated 3/11 /09 updated 03/13/09.

Several police departments and automotive dealerships should be investigated, inspected to determine if they have these vehicles in operation; texas area dealerships and texas police departments that utilize these models (e. G. ) san antonio, houston. Austin, dallas dealerships , police departments.