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2003 Damon ChallengerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2003 Damon Challenger, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 22, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Damon Challenger has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2003 Damon Challenger recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 09V-225 · Jun 16, 2009 · 2,415 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-130 · Mar 20, 2007 · 25,128 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 06V-132 · Apr 24, 2006 · 1,705 vehicles

Risk. AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 03V-080 · Mar 5, 2003 · 2,656 vehicles

Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Damon.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Challenger year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Challenger median. How we score

'91'94'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Challenger owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SUN VISORS CAN NOT BE REACHED WHILE SITTING. I HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO ADJUST. AT TIMES THIS IS REAL DANGERIOUS SINCE MOST OF THE HIGHWAYS DO NOT HAVE PLACES WIDE ENOUGH TO ALLOW THIS. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS ALL THE TIME, REAL BAD WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING TO THE WEST.*AK
Complaint 10064067 · Mar 29, 2004 · 1,000 miles
THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SUN VISORS ON THE MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER HAD TO UNBUCKLE THE SEAT BELT AND STAND UP TO REACH THE SUNVISOR. ONCE THE VISOR WAS PULLED DOWN IT WAS TOO SHORT TO BLOCK THE GLARE OF THE SUN AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER COULD NOT SEE WHILE DRIVING. *NM
Complaint 10057570 · Feb 5, 2004

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