no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
2005 Damon ChallengerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Damon Challenger, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 14, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Damon Challenger has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2005 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
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
no report yet
Steering
Risk. THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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…
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
2005 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 service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DAMON CHALLENGER RV WITH A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V225000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AFTER REPAIRS WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE ABS…
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