2007 Damon ChallengerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2007 Damon Challenger, most often about the service brakes, electric. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Damon Challenger has problems

2 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
Service brakes, electric10
Visibility/wiper10

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

6 recalls

2007 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

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 11V-058 · Jan 25, 2011 · 371 vehicles

Risk. A FUEL LEAK INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Lpg systems: tank assembly

Recall 10V-407 · Sep 9, 2010 · 271 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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

Exterior lighting

Recall 07V-022 · Jan 30, 2007 · 2,618 vehicles

Risk. DURING NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS OR WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS PARKED, THE REAR AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY REFLEX REFLECTION TO MARK THE VEHICLE'S…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls

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

2007 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

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In owners' words

What Challenger owners report

Recent service brakes, electric complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DAMON CHALLENGER RV. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT 25 MPH HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE ELECTRICAL BRAKES FAILED. HE HAD TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CURRENT AND THE…
Complaint 10286354 · Oct 5, 2009 · 13,000 miles

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