On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1L v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If...
Engine & cooling
Damon Challenger Engine problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Damon Challenger's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
Latest Challenger engine complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 damon challenger. While driving 40 mph the vehicle lost power. The manufacturer refused to assist the contact with the failure. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 11,000, and the current mileage was 22,000. *Ak
Both exhaust manifolds cracked . One manifold stud broke off at the head. Wiring harness started to melt due to hot exhaust. This is a 454 chev. Engine. We had to insert metal plate to deflect the exhaust until we could get it fixed. It is in the shop now for repair on the right exhaust manifold and replacement on the left exhaust manifold. We will have the old parts when done. *Jb
Cracked intake manifold which has been an ongoing problem with ford. Manufacturer has ignored the issue. Consumer may have a problem passing emission test to get a sticker. *Ak leak in exhaust manifold caused the vehicle not to pass emission. *Yh
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data