Engine Exhaust System Problems of Dodge Charger

Dodge Charger owners have reported 24 problems related to engine exhaust system (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Charger based on all problems reported for the Charger.

1 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2015 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 09/14/2024

My vehicle is unsafe to drive and is bad for my health and I am not going to drive this vehicle anymore I am blessed that I passed out at mcdonald's drive though and not driving with my kids and passed out due to carbondoxide coming though the air conditioner and this should be reported immediately because I am having bad headaches a week later.

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2 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2013 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 07/11/2024

The contact called on behalf of a customer who owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact who is an independent mechanic, stated that the vehicle was driven to his place of business; however, upon arrival the vehicle was smoking with an abnormally strong fuel odor. The contact stated upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the fuel pump was dry, and fuel was leaking onto the ground from the side of the fuel tank. The contact stated that upon removal of the exhaust, the contact became aware that fuel was leaking from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that when the muffler was removed, there was fuel pouring out of the muffler. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a hole in the heat shield and the fuel tank. The contact stated that the vehicle had two mufflers and no resonators installed. The contact stated that the fuel tank, muffler, exhaust pipe, and heat shield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,237.

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3 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2006 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 02/02/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued to drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (Nissan bros Nissan: 5750 mesmer Ave directions ste. A, culver city, CA 90230 where the diagnosed failure was the vapor recovering system. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under an extended warranty. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown. Nb.

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4 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2016 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle exhaust fumes were present in the cabin of the vehicle causing the 6-year-old daughter to become ill. Also, the traction stability control warning light would illuminate while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who serviced the vehicle for the failures but the failures continued to occur. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

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5 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2006 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 04/16/2017

Car running fine. Stopped and turned off engine. 10 minutes later , checked oil and fluids ,started engine and engine started knocking. Exhaust smoke and then engine quit running. Car was stationary when engine faliure happened.

6 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2013 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 01/05/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, a whistling noise emitted from the vehicle. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technicians diagnostic was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. Pam.

7 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2006 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 06/05/2013

Before arriving at work stopped at mcdonalds to get coffee. After 10min return to car and tried to start and would not start. I turned key again car started shaking and started with white smoke comimg out of exhaust. Car was shaking real hard I stepped on gas pedal and place it in drivei drove to the next street to work location and as I was putting car in reversed car cut off again. I started it again smoke again came out I put in reverse while giving gas and backed car into parking spot at work location. I called tow truck j & j towing they came and I started car and drove unto flatbed and had towed to myers automotive mechanics. They said the valve/cylinder #2 had broken cause spark plug to bend and melted other things and that this year of the 2006 Dodge Charger rt with the hemi 5. 7 was know for this issue they have had tremendous amount of problems with these models/make of Dodge and that even getting a used one it would do the same. They advised a new manufactured one that Dodge apparently have revised editions. They need to replaced all these engine issues that they have known about but left the consumer to deal with unfortunately.

8 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2011 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 12/01/2012

Letter from senator johanns on behalf of constituents regarding her 2011 Dodge Charger safety issues. (experiencing carbon monoxide) the consumer stated she and her son became severely ill.

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9 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2009 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 11/25/2012

Bought a 2009 Dodge Charger 5. 7 v8 hemi and only had it for 5 months and had to replace the hole engine due to the rods breaking and also exhaust emissions this problem has cost me over 5,000 dollars please help me with this issue.

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10 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2011 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 08/25/2011

A very strong exhaust or gas smell inside the vehicle cabin of the 2011 Dodge Charger police vehicles. Ususally after the engine has idled for a while and when the a/c is on. Switching between fresh or recirculated air does not correct the problem. Driving around does not clear the problem. Many other fleet vehicles are experiencing the same problem. National blogs seem to report the same type of problem in several Dodges.

11 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2006 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 07/14/2011

We own a 2006 Dodge, charget sxt. It just passed 76,000 miles when we started smelling a strong odor of gas and exhaust. About a week later we heard exhaust noise and took it to our mechanic. When he checked it he found the right side exhaust manifod was broken into two pieces. He replaced the manifold and the dealership told him they were selling 15 right (passenger side manifolds every week. After he replaced it he said he still heard aexhaust noise and recommended we contact Chrysler. Chrysler told us to take it to a dealer for diagnosis. We did and the left side manifold was also broken. The bill for both manifolds was $1035. 20. Chrysler has agreed to pay 50% of the dealers bill only or $250. 96. There is obviously a serious defect when not only one, but both cast iron manifolds fail within 6,000 miles of the mandatory California epa warranty period for manifolds (70,000). I am seriously concerned because carbon monoxide fumes were entering the car when traveling 65mph. What would have happened if we had been stuck in los angeles traffic at 5-10mph. This defect should be immediately investigated before someone dies from carbon monoxide poisoning.

12 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2006 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 11/10/2010

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 any issue with engine up to this point, and the car was taken into the dealership immediately when issues began. We still owe 4k on this car, and feel we have done everything within dealership/car requirements regarding having only the dealership work on this vehicle for every engine need. No warning, no prior issue(s), no reason for this to occur other than a failure with the manufacturing.

13 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2007 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 09/30/2010

Driving my 2007 Dodge Charger. No warning lights, car stalled in busy intersection. Car towed. Shop states rod problem- engine blown-car was treated like a baby- oil changed ever 2500-3000 miles- dealer states no reason for this to happen to a 2007 with 74,000 miles- dealer also stated this has been a problem with the 2. 7 ltr engine and Dodge is not taking care of the problem and blaming it on the owner of the car. . . . .

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14 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2010 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 09/07/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact was driving 15 mph when he noticed a strong, overpowering odor of exhaust fumes inside and outside of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not informed in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 40,000.

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15 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2010 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 09/03/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger with a police interceptor package. While the vehicle was parked he smelled strong exhaust fumes. He was unable to determine where the fumes were coming from. This failure was not diagnosed by the dealer since it was a part of a fleet package of twelve to thirteen vehicles that have experienced the identical failure. Several vehicles within the fleet transport police k9 dogs and the odor in the vehicle presented a safety risk for the driver and the k9 dog. The contact was advised that an engineer from Chrysler would notify them and investigate the failure approximately two to three months ago. He was told that he could continue driving the vehicle at this time due to the delay in Chrysler engineer conducting an investigation. The maintenance division spoke to the Dodge dealership in an attempt to have the vehicle diagnosed and they were told that they were unable to offer any assistance. The current mileage was 6110 and the failure mileage was 5742.

16 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2010 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 07/15/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. While driving various speeds and most of the time when the vehicle was idle, exhaust fumes came in through the vents. The vehicle would hesitate and idle very rough when the contact would accelerate. The dealer was informed about the failure, who stated that there was no repair available because they do not know what caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3500 and the current mileage was 7000.

17 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2010 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 07/15/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger police package. While the vehicle was parked with the ignition on he stated that you could smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. He stated that the odor was like smelling the exhaust pipe. The contact turned the vehicle off and was able to remove the passenger from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the problem was not explained well to the dealer and who was unable to find the failure. The contact planned to take the vehicle back to the dealer and explain the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 5,000.

18 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2010 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 01/18/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that there was an unusually strong exhaust fume emitting from the vehicle intermittently. He would notice the odor approximately three to four times a week whether driving or idle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150 and the current mileage was 9,818.

19 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2010 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 01/12/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed and approaching a stop. When the engine was idling, there was an extremely strong odor of fumes emitting inside of the vehicle. The failure occurred only when the engine would be idling. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the identical failure on two different times. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem and advised that there was not a remedy for the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was under 9,000. The VIN was unavailable.

20 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2010 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 01/09/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact stated he was driving at an unknown speed rate approaching a stop signal he came to a complete stop. While the engine was idling there was a strong odor of exhaust fumes emitting inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions where they were unable to locate a problem. In addition, the gear selector would not shift from the "park" position and the engine warning light indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was diagnosed four times by the dealer and they advised there was not a remedy for the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

21 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2010 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 01/07/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact stated he was traveling at an unknown speed, coming to a complete stop. While sitting still with the vehicle idling, he would smell a strong odor of fuel and exhaust fumes emitting inside of the vehicle. In addition, on a different occasion the engine completely stalled with the illumination of several warning lights. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

22 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2010 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 01/06/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while traveling at an unknown speed and approaching a traffic stop signal; he stopped the vehicle and with the engine idling, a strong odor of exhaust fumes emitted inside of the vehicle. Also, the engine completely stalled on two different times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions for the identical failures. The technician was unable to duplicate the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

23 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2006 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 04/21/2008

I have a 2006 Dodge Charger that attempts to stall ~ while driving and while sitting at a traffic light ~ and then will hesitate upon acceleration before lurching forward. No accident or injuries yet, but potential is there. Miracle I haven't been rear ended or rear ended someone else. Frightening to think of what could happen if traveling on a highway at around 60-65 mph and the car did stall. I found a forum online with numerous Dodge Charger owners experiencing the same problem. No recall that I can see. . . Yet. I've had mine in the shop five times for this problem and it still acts up.

24 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2007 Dodge Charger

Failure Date: 09/01/2007

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger r/t. While driving approximately 65mph over a bump in the road the vehicles exhaust pipes dropped down. The exhaust pipe is now making contact with the pavement and the contact is afraid the fumes will start releasing into the vehicle. Check engine light is illuminated frequently. The manufacturer stated that the contact was at fault. The dealer diagnosed the failure and stated that the cost to replace the exhaust pipes will be $1,500. The current mileage was 9,800 and the failure mileage was 5,000.


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