2013 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 360 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 25 involved a crash and 20 involved a fire. 18 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
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
Power train, automatic transmissionDec 6, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
Campaign 13V610000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Oct 1, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALED TWICE. DURING THE SECOND FAILURE, THE BATTERY SAVER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD, AND SMOKE APPEARED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND PURCHASED AN ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V467000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Sep 21, 2015
THE COOLING SYSTEM RADIATOR WATER PUMP HEATER CORE IS GIVING PROBLEMS IN A LOT OF THESES CARS THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS HE SEES IT ALL THE TIME THE RADIATOR IN MINE IS COMING APART AT THE SEEMS AND A POLICE FRIEND OF MINE SAYS THEY HAVE LOST 3 DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM THEN RUNNING HOT AND BLOWING UP
Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Sep 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD REMAIN ON AND COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. AS A RESULT, THE FUSE REQUIRED TO BE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 10, 2015
COMPLETED THE RECALL ON CAMPAIGN 14V634000 , FOR THE ALTERNATOR. LESS THAN 2 WEEKS LATER, DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROAD, GOING 35MPH, THE VEHICLE LOOSES ALL POWER. AFTER GETTING IT TO A DEALERSHIP, NOW INFORMED THAT IT IS A BAD STARTER. THE ISSUES WITH THE CAR HAVE BEEN ALL ELECTRICAL: DOOR WINDOW BUTTON STOPPED WORKING, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK (DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIGURE OUT PROBLEM). THESE ARE SIGNIFICANT ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH A 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V467000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) AND 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIMEFRAME FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Electrical system, Aug 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONING BLEW OUT HOT AIR ONLY AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNTIL IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPSTARTED. WHILE DRIVING TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Jul 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT PREVIOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Electrical system, Jul 15, 2015, fire
2013 DODGE CHARGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS AND ALTERNATOR RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO, LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD INFORMATION. HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN, AND EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL. HOWEVER, ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING, THE LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HORN STARTED TO MALFUNCTION, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER, SO HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS HE STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE TRUNK. HE OPENED THE TRUNK AND OBSERVED AND EXTREMELY LARGE FIRE. HE TRIED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT, BY USING A COAT, BUT CONSEQUENTLY, HE RECEIVED FIRST DEGREE BURNS ON HIS HAND. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CALL FROM AN INSPECTOR WHO STATED THE FIRE WAS A RESULT OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOING BAD. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH DESCRIBED THE ISSUE HE EXPERIENCED. *JB UPDATED 09/10/15*LJ
Electrical system, Jul 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Jun 6, 2015
I NOTICED SOMETHING STRANGE WAS GOING ON WITH MY CAR WHEN MY STEREO WOULD NO LONGER WORK, SO I CALLED THE DEALER IN WHICH I PURCHASED IT FROM WHO TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ALTERNATOR. THIS WAS THE FIRST I HAD HEARD OF THIS, AND I HAE RECEIVED ZERO INFORMATION FROM ANYONE CONCERNING THIS MATTER.
Electrical system, May 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, May 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, May 5, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE IN PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS INDEPENDENTLY LOCKED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Apr 28, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. WITHIN MINUTES OF TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE BATTERY SAVER MODE MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FAILED AND THE MESSAGE BATTERY SAVER MODE WAS DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT DETECTED A BURNING ODOR AGAIN AND DISCOVERED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ALTERNATOR. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Electrical system, Structure, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Apr 24, 2015
THE TRUNK OF THE CAR OPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DOES NOT OPEN WILL DRIVING. *TR
Electrical system, Mar 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Mar 7, 2015
I RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL P60 FROM CHRYSLER IN EARLY DECEMBER 2014. THE SAFETY RECALL INDICTED THAT THE PARTS REQUIRED WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT ME WHEN THE REMEDY PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I HAVE HEARD NOTHING. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER TODAY 3/7/15 AND THEY INDICATED THEY HAVE NO IDEA AS TO WHEN THIS SITUATION WOULD BE REMEDIED. GIVEN THE FACT THAT THIS IS AN ALTERNATOR SITUATION WHICH COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO UNEXPECTEDLY SHUTDOWN OR CATCH FIRE, IT DOES NOT APPEAR AS THOUGH THIS SITUATION IS BEING TAKEN SERIOUSLY BY CHRYSLER / DODGE. I WOULD LIKE A REMEDY TO THIS SITUATION IMMEDIATELY. THANK YOU. *TR
Electrical system, Mar 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 4/7/15*CN UPDATED 04/09/15*JB
Electrical system, Mar 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 4V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Feb 4, 2015
MY VEHICLE HAS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE ALTERNATOR SINCE NOVEMBER 2014, THE ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM THE STORE. I CALLED CHRYSLER THE NEXT DAY TO INFORM THEM OF THIS EVENT AND I WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER AND PUT ON A LIST. I USE MY CAR DAILY FOR WORK AND CAN'T BE WITHOUT IT SO I AM WONDERING HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET IN PARTS TO FIX IT. MY CHILDREN AND I ARE IN DANGER EVERY TIME WE HAVE TO GO SOME WHERE UNTIL THIS MATTER IS RESOLVED. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 3, 2015
I AM IN RECEIPT OF SAFETY RECALL P60/NHTSA 14V-634 I OWN A 2013 DODGE CHARGER SE 3.6L ENGINE, WA580 5-SPD TRANSMISSION. ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015, WHILE TRAVELING FROM LA VALLE, WI TO TOMAH, WI, I NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015, I EMAILED A NOTE TO CHRYSLER ASSISTANCE THAT I HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF RECALL ABOUT 2 MONTHS PRIOR, WITH NO FURTHER COMMUNICATIONS FROM CHRYSLER. ON SUNDAY, FEB 1, 2015, TRAVELING ROUND TRIP FROM TOMAH, WI TO LA VALLE, WI AND BACK, I NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING AGAIN WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. ON MONDAY, FEB 2, 2015, I HAD MY CAR IN FOR A REGULAR SCHEDULED SERVICING. I ASKED IF THEY HAD ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE RECALL, TO WHICH THEY INDICATED THAT THEY KNOW ABOUT IT, BUT DID NOT HAVE ANY NEW INFORMATION EITHER. THEY OFFERED TO LOAD TEST MY BATTERY, WHICH WAS FINE, INDICATING THAT I COULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR. LATER IN THE DAY ON FEB 2, I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM CHRYSLER ASSISTANCE INDICATING THAT MY COMPLAINT HAD BEEN FORWARDED TO THEIR SPECIAL TRACKING DEPARTMENT, AND THAT ONCE THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, I WOULD BE NOTIFIED. I WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO LOOK INTO WHY CHRYSLER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO ARRANGE EITHER A BETTER PART OR AN ALTERNATE SOLUTION TO REMEDY THE RECALL. I DO NOT NORMALLY DRIVE THE CAR MUCH AFTER DARK, BUT TO BE STALLED SOMEWHERE OUT IN THE COUNTRY WHEN IT'S 20- ZERO OUTSIDE WOULD PUT THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND MY YOUNG DAUGHTER NEEDLESSLY AT RISK. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 25, 2015
BATTERY SAVER MODE COMES ON AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS W/ RADIO, NAVIGATION AND BLUE TOOTH CONNECTIVITY OCCUR AND BECOME UNRESPONSIVE. THERE IS A HIGH PITCH "WHINE " COMING FROM ALTERNATOR AND SMELLS HOT. IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES SINCE AND DEALER UNABLE TO IDENTIFY OR "DUPLICATE" PROBLEM. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WITH A USB CORD ATTACHED TO THE AUTOMOTIVE POWER OUTLET BUT THE OUTLET WAS CAUSING A SHORTAGE TO THE USB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Electrical system, Jan 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND THE SAVER MODE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Electrical system, Dec 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.