2012 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 648 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 20 involved a crash and 49 involved a fire. 16 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 15, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Campaign 19V018000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Campaign 18V021000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Campaign 17V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Apr 25, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
Campaign 16V240000 on NHTSA.gov
StructureJan 28, 2016
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
Campaign 16V043000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowJul 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.
Campaign 15V467000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Campaign 14V634000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 20, 2010, through November 8, 2011, and equipped with halogen headlamps. In the affected vehicles, a sub-harness for the headlights may overheat and cause the low beam headlights to go out.
Loss of headlights reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and bulbs, or the headlamp assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P08. This recall concerns non-police vehicles. A separate campaign was launched in 2012 to address police vehicles. See NHTSA recall 12V-042.
Campaign 14V101000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsApr 3, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.
Campaign 13V118000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, air, antilock, control unit/moduleMay 2, 2012
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 12V197000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleFeb 7, 2012
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND/OR BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP JUMPER HARNESSES AND RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE WITHIN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 12V042000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, pressure monitoring and regulating systemsJan 6, 2012
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE CHARGER SRT8 AND THE CHRYSLER 300 SRT8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM" (TPMS). AS BUILT, THE TPMS DOES NOT WARN THE DRIVER WHEN A TIRE IS 25 PERCENT BELOW THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE. THE RECALLED VEHICLES NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE REACHES 22 PSI RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED 24 PSI.
UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLES TPMS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 12V004000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingSep 29, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 11V487000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jul 12, 2017
MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUES REGARDING P60 / NHTSA 14V-634 RECALL. THE ALTERNATOR DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH VOLTAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE ENTIRE SYSTEM BEGINS TO FAIL. WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET TRAVELING AROUND 30 MPH I RECEIVED NO WARNING AND MY BEGAN TO SHUT DOWN. ALL OF THE LIGHTS BEGAN TURNING ON AND OFF, THE WIPERS TURNED ON, AND THEN MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THIS CAUSED ME TO NEARLY HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND INJURE MYSELF. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND SOMEONE COULD BE HURT.
Electrical system, Jul 8, 2017, fire
MY COMPLAINT IS FOR THE ALTERNATOR ON MY 2012 DODGE CHARGER WITH 160AMP ALTERNATOR. THIS WEEKEND AFTER ONLY 49,000 MILES THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE CAR DIED ON THE FREEWAY AND THE ALTERNATOR HAD CAUGHT FIRE. LUCKILY WE CARRY A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN THE CAR OR I'M AFRAID THE ENGINE WOULD OF CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE WARN OTHER CHARGER DRIVERS IF THEY SMELL ELECTRICAL BURNING GET TO A FIRE STATION.
Electrical system, Air bags, Service brakes, Jun 23, 2017
MY VEHICLE HAS 3 DIFFERENT RECALLS. THESE SAFETY HAZARDS ARE DANGEROUS FOR MY CHILDREN AND I. WHEN I PARK MY CAR STILL ROLLS. I LIVE IN TEXAS SO THE CHANCES OF MY AIRBAGS EXPLODING DUE TO HEAT AND HUMIDITY ARE VERY HIGH. THERE IS ALSO A RECALL ON THE CAR JACK WHICH IS DANGEROUS AS WELL. YOUR ATTENTION TO THESE MATTERS ARE GREATLY.APPRECIATED.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jun 19, 2017
DRIVING ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE AND SEVERAL CAR INDICATOR WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, STABILITY CONTROL, BATTERY AND SO MANY OTHERS THAT I CANNOT REMEMBER THEM. A HIGH PITCHED NOISE WAS EMITTED, CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM VENTS AND SMELLED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. I WAS PASSING A TURNPIKE STOP AND WAS ABLE TO UNSAFELY CROSS SEVERAL LANES OF TRAFFIC TO PULL IN TO THE STOP. I MADE IT INTO THE PARKING LOT JUST IN TIME AND THE CAR CUT OUT. HAD TO TAKE TO BE TOWED TO THE CLOSEST MECHANIC AND LEAVE OVERNIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS TOO HOT TO CONNECT TO COMPUTER TO TROUBLESHOOT. THE BATTERY CASING WAS MELTED. THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED. I AM VERY GRATEFUL THAT I WAS NEXT TO A TURNPIKE STOP WHEN THIS HAPPENED OR MY CAR WOULD HAVE SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Electrical system, Jun 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE RADIO ON, A MESSAGE INDICATOR FLASHED "AUDIO OFF". THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, TURNED OFF, AND RESTARTED. WITHIN LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES, THE RADIO SHUT OFF AND A WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED FOR BATTERY SAFE MODE. IN ADDITION, WHILE ON A MAJOR ROADWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED, THE WIPERS ACTIVATED, AND THE HAZARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE MANUFACTURER RECALL BEING 180 AMPS BECAUSE THE RECALL ADDRESSED THE 160 AMP ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL INFORMATION AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Jun 14, 2017
LOW BATTERY MODE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY, THE CAR THEN ABRUPTLY STALLED AND SMOKE BEGAN POURED OUT FROM UNDER HOOD AND I NOTICED A STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. I OPENED THE HOOD AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ALTERNATOR. A MECHANIC I KNOW THAT LIVES CLOSE TO ME CHECKED THE CHARGING SYSTEM AND FOUND THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WERE BOTH BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I PURCHASED A NEW ALTERNATOR ($428.54.) AND BATTERY ($145.80) AND WITH THE HELP OF MY MECHANIC FREIND, REPLACED BOTH ITEMS. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY ADVISED THAT MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE P60 RECALL BECAUSE MY ALTERNATOR IS 180 AMPS. THEY STARTED A CASE FILE AND ARE SUPPOSED TO CONTACT ME TO COME AND LOOK AT THE CAR. THIS ISSUE IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE P60 RECALL EXCEPT THIS ALTERNATOR IS A DIFFERENT SIZE. THE MANUFACTURER IS THE SAME AND CHRYSLER IS NOT STANDING BY THEIR CUSTOMERS FOR INSTALLING FAULTY EQUIPMENT ON THESE CARS.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, Structure, Jun 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND DIMMED. IN ADDITION, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ED VOYLES CHRYSLER DEALER (LOCATED ON 789 COBB PARKWAY SE, MARIETTA GA, 30060, (770)429-1100), BUT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 15V467000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS), 16V043000 (STRUCTURE), AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, May 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE BATTERY SAVER MODE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE RADIO AND AIR CONDITIONER LOST POWER. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED (ST'S DODGE OF COLUMBIA, 190 GREYSTONE BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29210, (803) 799-1900) AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,501.
Electrical system, May 16, 2017, fire
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR HOME FROM WORK ON 5/15/2017, I SMELLED SMOKE AND STARTED TO HEAR A SQUEALING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE ONE OF THE PULLY BEARINGS, BUT WHEN I PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD, I FOUND SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ALTERNATOR, RIGHT AFTER THAT FLAMES CAME OUT OF IT TOO. I RAN INTO THE CLOSEST STORE AND ASKED FOR THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PUT OUT THE FIRE BEFORE IT SPREAD. I'M CALLING CHRYSLER ABOUT THE P60 RECALL WHICH COVERS THE ALTERNATOR BEING DEFECTIVE. 800-423-6343. CASE # 31638569 THEY ARE SENDING SOMEONE OUT TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE ALTERNATOR.
Electrical system, May 11, 2017
CAR BEGAN TO STALL WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD BEGAN BLINKING ON AND OFF WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND BATTERY SAVER MODE STARTED FLASHING. MY CAR BEGAN TO DECREASE IN SPEED ON IT'S ON AND BECAME HARD TO STEER. FINALLY GETTING IT TO COAST TO A SAFE AREA ON THE HIGHWAY IT SHUT DOWN ON IT'S ON AND MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE AND MAKE NOISES. HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A SHOP WHERE THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO GET INTO MY VEHICLE AT ALL SO I HAVE TO CALL A LOCK SMITH TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE SO THAT SOME WORK COULD BE DONE. THE FIRST REPAIR SHOP CALLED AND SAID THAT I HAD A MAJOR ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND THAT I NEEDED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SO I GOT IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST DODGE DEALERSHIP WHERE I AM CURRENTLY BEING CHARGE AN OUTRAGEOUS AMOUNT FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE OF THE FAULTY ALTERNATOR WHICH ALSO ENDED UP FRYING MY BATTERY AS WELL BUT THE RECALL ON ALTERNATORS DOESN'T COVER MY CAR BUT IS THE SAME YEAR MAKE AND MODEL THAT ISSUES ARE COMING UP IN THAT DO HAVE THE RECALL ON IT.
Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, May 8, 2017
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR SOUND LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE . GOT OUT THERE WAS NO FLAT TIRES. KEPT DRIVING AND THE CAR SHUT OFF AT THE LIGHT . STARTED AGAIN AND DIED ON THE STREET WITH NO WARNING . GOT THE CAR TOWED TO DODGE OF PEMBROKE PINES FLORIDA . THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG . FIRST THEY SAID THE PCM GOT MESSED I BY THE ALTANATOR THEN GOT A CALL SAYING THAT'S NOT THE PROBLEM . NEVER HEARD BACK FROM DODGE SINCE FRIDAY , IT'S MONDAY NOW . I COULD HAVE DIED IF THE CAR CUT OFF ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY . I KEEP UP WITH THE SERVICE AND THE CAR DIED . THEY SAY THE BATTERY IS GOOD . WHILE DRIVING THE WIPERS CAME ON AND THREW ME 10 DIFFERENT CODES THEN TURNED OFF.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, May 7, 2017
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION , 180 AMP ALTERNATES FAILED, ALL SYSTEMS FAILED WHILE DRIVING.
Electrical system, May 2, 2017
ALTERNATOR SHORTED OUT WITH HEAVY SMOKE. SIDE OF CASING TURNED DARK ON TOP. DRAINED BATTERY. STARTED VEHICLE AND A STRANGE NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE. BATTERY SAFE MODE ILLUMINATED ON DASH. STARTED DRIVING AND NOISE CONTINUED WITH ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. DROVE BACK HOME, PARKED AND STOPPED ENGINE. SMOKE COMING FROM ALTERNATOR. THOUGHT IT MIGHT CATCH FIRE.
Electrical system, Apr 26, 2017
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AS EACH POWER RELATED ACCESSORY SHUT DOWN, INCLUDING BEING ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO SAFETY. THE CHRYSLER GROUP CURRENTLY HAS A RECALL CAMPAIGN ACROSS ALL THEIR FAMILY OF CARS WITH 160 AMP ALTERNATORS. MY MODEL HAS AN 180 AMP ALTERNATOR THAT FAILED THE SAME WAY FOR ME AND OTHERS ON THE INTERNET AS THE 160 AMP ALTERNATORS, YET THE 180 AMP ALTERNATOR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE DEALERS AND KNOWN BY THE MECHANICS IN THE DEALERSHIP THAT 180 AMP ALTERNATORS FAIL THE SAME WAY AS 160 AMP ALTERNATORS. I HAVE TOW TRUCK RECEIPTS, ALTERNATOR RECEIPT, AND BATTERY RECEIPT. AFTER THE ALTERNATOR INTERNALLY SHORTED AND SMELLED OF BURNT WIRES AND FILLED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH SMOKE, IT ALSO TOOK OUT THE BATTERY WHICH I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE. I HAVE A RECEIPT FOR THE BATTERY AS WELL.
Electrical system, Apr 24, 2017
2012 DODGE CHARGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE BATTERY, ABS, AND TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF DRIVE. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME DEFECT AS LISTED IN RECALL (P60/NHTSA 14V-634). THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JS
Electrical system, Apr 13, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BATTERY SAFE MODE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,340.
Electrical system, Apr 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST ELECTRICAL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V390000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Apr 8, 2017
AFTER PARKING THE CAR INTO THE GARAGE I NOTICED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. I CHECKED EVERYTHING IN THE GARAGE INCLUDING SMELLING THE HOOD OF THE CAR. AT THE TIME I COULDN'T LOCATE THE SOURCE. WORRYING ABOUT AN ELECTRICAL FIRE I CHECKED IN PERIODICALLY. IT WASN'T UNTIL I DROVE THE CAR AGAIN THAT I NOTICED THE ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WITH A WHINING NOISE. THIS YEAR CHARGER WAS PART OF A RECALL TO REPLACE THE 160AMP ALTERNATOR WHICH THIS CAR DIDN'T HAVE. BASED ON AN INTERNET SEARCH SOME OF THESE ALTERNATORS HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. THIS FAILURE HAPPENS JUST OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
Electrical system, Apr 4, 2017
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE (IN MOTION) ACROSS A PARKING LOT, I HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ALTERNATOR. THE ALTERNATOR HAD A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND INTERNALLY AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 160A ALTERNATOR AND THE 220A ALTERNATOR BUT NOT FOR THE 180A ALTERNATOR WITH THE EXACT SAME FAIL MODE. TSB'S HAVE BEEN ISSUED EXPLAINING THAT THIS IS THE EXACT SAME FAIL MODE AS THE RECALLED VIN'S. IT CAME A COST OF OVER $600 TO REPAIR INCLUDING LABOR. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION AS INDICATED BY 14V634000 AND 16V739000. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE LACK OF A RECALL FOR THIS VIN AS WELL?
Electrical system, Apr 3, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE AND ODOR OF BURNED RUBBER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ESC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT COASTED INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Electrical system, Apr 3, 2017
I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR WENT INTO "BATTERY SAVE MODE." I PULLED OVER AND I COULD SMELL SMOKE. THERE IS A WHIRRING NOISE WHEN I ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. MY ALTERNATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UNFORTUNATELY, THE P60 RECALL ONLY COVERS THE 160AMP ALTERNATOR AND NOT THE 180AMP ALTERNATOR THAT MY CHARGER CAME WITH.
Electrical system, Mar 26, 2017
MY ALTERNATOR FAILED WITH HARDLY ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE THE 180 AMP ALTERNATOR. THE 160 AMP ALTERNATOR WAS RECALLED FOR THIS VERY SAME ISSUE.
Electrical system, Mar 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Mar 17, 2017
WHILE DRIVING BATTERY SAVER MODE WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED, A FEW MINUTES LATER THE RADIO TURNED OFF, EVERY LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIT UP, WIPERS TURNED ON AUTOMATICALLY, LOST POWER BREAKS AND POWER STEERING. NAVIGATED TO THE ROADSIDE AND VEHICLE DIED COMPLETELY AS IF BATTERY WAS REMOVED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP STATES IT IS THE ALTERNATOR (NOT A PART OF THE P60 RECALL AS IT IS A 180 AMP AND MINE IS THE SXT MODEL) AND MAY HAVE SHORTED OUT THE PCM. ALTERNATOR REPAIR IS $937 AND PCM REPLACEMENT IS $380. HOPING FOR A RECALL ON THE 180 AMP ALTERNATOR SOON!
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAMS FAILED TO FUNCTION AND SHORTED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LIGHTS, BUT THE LOW BEAMS SHORTED OUT AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE LOW BEAMS WERE REPLACED AGAIN, ALONG WITH THE WIRING AND WIRING HARNESS. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 12V197000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 12V042000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF REPLACING THE PARTS WITH THE SAME OEM PARTS WOULD CORRECT THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,097. *AS