2014 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 343 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 41 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 27 people were injured and 2 people died.
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
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Jul 12, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.
Campaign 18E053000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorNov 21, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles 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 will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.
Campaign 17V741000 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, axle assembly, axle shaftFeb 14, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.
Campaign 17V097000 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
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Structure, Jan 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR, THE DOOR HANDLE SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO NYLE MAXWELL SUPERCENTER (13401 N FM 620, AUSTIN, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A SCREW WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN MAY OF 2017. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED EIGHT MONTHS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE CONTACT HAD TO ACCESS THE VEHICLE BY USING THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Electrical system, Jan 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALERS (LARRY H. MILLER DODGE RAM AVONDALE, 10101 W. PAPAGO FWY, AVONDALE, AZ 85323, (480) 865-3985 AND BILL LUKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM, 2425 W CAMELBACK RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85015, (602) 249-1234) CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Jan 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER, SOUTH OAK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP LOCATED AT 4550-4560 LINCOLN HWY, MATTESON, IL 60443 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. 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 WAS PROVIDED THE NUMBER TO THE MANUFACTURER. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,004.
Electrical system, Dec 4, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (BRAMAN HONDA OF PALM BEACH, 5200 LAKE WORTH RD, GREENACRES, FL 33463) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Nov 27, 2017
THE ALTERNATOR MAY EXPERIENCE DIODE THERMAL FATIGUE FAILURE DUE TO CYCLICAL LOADS INDUCED BY ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING.
Electrical system, Structure, Service brakes, Nov 21, 2017, crash
IT HAS ELECTRICA PROBLEMS, SPECIALLY ON LIGHTS. THE REVERSE LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN THE CAR IS ON PARK OR TURNED OFF. THE NOTIFICATION LIGHT KEEPS STAYING ON EVERYTIME EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM IS ALREADY FIX. THE TIRE PRESSURES KEEPS ON GOING DOWN EVERYDAY.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Nov 17, 2017
I'M STILL HAVING, (BATTERY SAVER MODE LIGHT COMING ON). AND NOW I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE ("TAKATA RECALL"). I'VE TAKEN MY DODGE CHARGER BACK TO DODGE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE TODAY, 11/16/17, AS THE (ABS) & (TRACTION CONTROL) LIGHTS BOTH WERE ON. AND AS I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP I TRIED TO SET MY CRUISE CONTROL AT 75 MPH AS I WAS ON I-77 SOUTH, BUT I COULDN'T GET IT TO SET AT ANY SPEED. TODAY 11/17/2017 MY REPAIR BILL IS $350.00 DOLLARS + A CAR PAYMENT AND HOPEFULLY I CAN GET HOME WITH THE ALTERNATOR ISSUES. I'M TIRED OF PAYING FOR SOMETHING THAT I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE ANYWHERE I NEED TO GO. THIS DODGE BELONGS TO A FAMILY OF 4 INCLUDING MYSELF, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME GET SOMETHING DONE ASAP I THINK I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL VEHICLE AND I DON'T REALLY WANT TO TRADE IT JUST BECAUSE OF THE NO PARTS AVAILABLE, AS MY LUCK WOULD BE, THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE SAME MONTH AS I TRADED CARS.
Electrical system, Nov 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING ONTO THE HIGHWAY AT 17 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE AND THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO COURTESY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (9207 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619, PHONE NUMBER: (813) 402-0841), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Electrical system, Nov 13, 2017
ALTERNATOR FAILED DEALER SAID THAT THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR ALTERNATOR RECALL AND YET THE CAR STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING ALMOST KILLING MY SON AND THE PROBLEM AFTER DIAGNOSING IS THE ALTERNATOR I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM HAS TO BE INVESTIGATED BECAUSE I BELIEVE DODGE ARE REPLACING ALTERNATORS WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE ONES MY CAR IS NOW AT PRESCOTT DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME ALMOST $900 TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT IS MY OPTIONS AND THANK YOU
Electrical system, Nov 10, 2017
MY VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY THE FCA T36 RECALL, AND ACCORDING TO WHAT I CAN FIND ON THE INTERNET THERE WILL NOT BE ANY PARTS AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY OF 2018! JUST YESTERDAY MY WIFE WAS ABOUT TO DRIVE AWAY-ONLY TO FIND THE CAR WAS TOTALLY DEAD! IF THERE ARE NO REPAIR PARTS-WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO? IT HAD BEEN SITTING OVER NIGHT IN THE GARAGE---!
Electrical system, Sep 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED SUBURBAN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF GARDEN CITY (32850 FORD RD, GARDEN CITY, MI 48135 (734) 421-5700) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE/PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Sep 14, 2017
EVIC FREQUENTLY DISPLAYS "OPERATING IN BATTERY SAVING MODE" AND SOMETIMES WILL DISPLAY A SYMBOL LOOKING LIKE A "TARGET OR BULLSEYE" WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AND HIGHWAY. OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT ADDRESS EITHER OF THESE WARNINGS OR SYMBOLS.
Electrical system, Aug 11, 2017
ON AUGUST 05 2017 WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO TAMPA,FL TRAVELLING ON US 41 IN GIBSOTON ,FL WHEN VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUT DOWN OUT OF NOWHERE.NOTHING WOULD WORK NO LIGHTS,NO ALARM,NOTHING THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD.I CALLED TO HAVE IT TOWED BUT BC THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD THE AAA WORKER COULD NOT TO IT ON A FLATBED TOW TRUCK.THEY HAD TO HAVE A DOLLY LIFT TRUCK.THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT HAD I BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE.THE CAR GAVE ME NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING WAS FAILING WAS RUNNING JUST FINE WHEN I LEFT MY HOME.THIS SHOULD BE A MAJOR CONCERN FOR THE MANUFACTURER THAT A VEHICLE WILL START JUST FINE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE WILL JUST STOP ANYWHERE AT ANY GIVEN TIME.IVE OWNED A NUMEROUS OF VEHICLES AND WHEN IT COMES TO AN ALTERNATOR YOU USUALLY HAVE SOME INDICATION THAT IT IS GOING BAD.I TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONFIRMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS THE REASON FOR THE VEHICLE STOPPING COMPLETELY ON ME.
Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Aug 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE RPM GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKE FUNCTIONALITY, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING MALFUNCTIONED, AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE PRESTIGUE CHRYSLER DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Electrical system, Jul 28, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE CABIN WITH THE BATTERY SAVE MODE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY SAVER MODE HAD INTERMITTENTLY APPEARED ON AND OFF OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, WHERE IT WAS CONTINUOUSLY INFORMED ( PER A AUTO SHOP THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE). THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER WHEN SHE OBSERVED MORE SMOKE AND OPENED THE ENGINE WHEN IT WAS NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ALTERNATOR AND WAS COMPLETELY BLACK. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER (MCKAY'S DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 2020 FRONTAGE RD N, WAITE PARK, MN, 56387) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL). THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED 2 WEEKS AFTER THE SPECIFIC RECALL DATES OF DECEMBER, AND THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN JANUARY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,535...UPDATED 09/06/17 *BF UPDATED 09/29/17 *BF ...UPDATED 11/14/17 *BF *CN *JS *TR
Electrical system, Jul 19, 2017
ALTERNATOR REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO UNDER RECALL. CAR DIED AGAIN WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALER SAYS FAILURE WAS THE SAME FAILURE THAT WAS UNDER RECALL. DISTRICT REP HAS NOT APPROVED REPAIRS YET, IT'S BEEN A WEEK. THIS WILL BE THE 3RD ALTERNATOR IN TWO YEARS.
Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, Structure, Jul 14, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 16V043000 (STRUCTURE), 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN), AND 15V467000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE LINE WAS NOT CONNECTED TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND THE CALL WAS DISCONNECTED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER (EARNHARDT JEEP, 1521 E DRIVERS WAY, GILBERT, AZ 85297, (888) 294-0643) DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Steering, Electrical system, Jun 17, 2017
IT IS REAL HARD TO TURN MY CAR WHEEL; I WAS TOLD IT WAS SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. BUT I'M REALLY NOT SURE; IT CAME OUT THE BLUE.
Electrical system, Mar 19, 2017
WHILE DRIVING MY EVIC NOTIFIED ME THAT IT WAS IN "BATTERY SAVE MODE" .MY RESEARCH REVEALED THAT THIS IS EN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM INVOLVING THE ALTERNATOR. THERE HAVE BEEN 2 RECALLS FOR THIS DEFECT, HOWEVER, MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. I FEEL THAT IT SHOULD BE. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DODGE ON 3-21. I THINK THEY SHOULD REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AT NO COST. KINDLY RESPOND.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jan 31, 2017
I ALWAYS BRING MY CAR TO RANCHO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE ON 8010 BALBOA AVENUE SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 REGARDING THE "BATTER SAVER MODE". I'VE HAD THIS CAR FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS AND HAVE GONE IN SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY/ALTERNATOR AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT I WAS TOLD AND THE "BATTERY SAVER MODE" STILL COMES ON. THE ISSUE IS IF YOU TURN OFF THE CAR IT GOES AWAY. I WAS INFORMED TO BRING IT BACK IN IF THE "BATTERY SAVER MODE" COMES BACK ON BUT IF THE PLACE ISN'T OPENED THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO DO SO. I WOULD LIKE THIS TO BE FIXED, MY CAR CUTS OFF AT TIMES WHEN I START IT AND DRIVE OFF IN THE MORNING WHEN IT'S COLDER AND THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS WHICH THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE CAR COMPANY AS WELL.
Electrical system, Jan 20, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND FLICKERED OFF AND ON. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED THE BRAKE AND STEERING FAILED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRACTOR TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SULFUR ODOR AND THE AIR BAGS HAD NOT DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE FRONT GRILL, FENDER, BUMPER COVER, HEAD LAMP AND RADIATOR ASSEMBLY, HORN, ONE FOG LAMP, AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY, AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER AND THE HOOD WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V739000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,093. UPDATED 03/15/17*LJ *CN
Electrical system, Jan 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. IN ADDITION, ALL THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Engine, Jan 1, 2017
THE CAR HAD AN EXHAUST SMELL WEDNESDAY COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. THAT WENT AWAY. NO ISSUES WITH PERFORMANCE. NOTICE DAYS AFTER CAR WAS LOUD. FIGURED IT WAS JUST WARMING UP WITH COLD TEMPERATURE. LAST NIGHT CAR STARTS NO PROBLEM. DRIVE TO A FRIENDS HOUSE WAS MAYBE IN HER HOUSE 7 MINUTES. WE GO TO LEAVE USED THE KEY FOB TO UNLOCK THE CAR NOTICE INSIDE OF THE CAR IS COMPLETELY BLACK, WON'T START. THERE WAS A TICKING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. WINDSHIELD WIPERS START MOVING. I TEST THE KEY FOB NOT RESPONDING. DASHBOARD LIGHTS UP, MESSAGE SCREEN IS WHITE, CAR PUTS IT'S SELF IN RUN BUT ENGINE NOT STARTING. YOU CAN MOVE THE GEAR TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. THE WHOLE TIME DASHBOARD AND ALL LIGHTS ARE KNOW BLINKING. TURN SIGNALS ARE ON OUTSIDE BUT DASHBOARD DOESN'T REFLECT. BATTERY TESTED FINE. I HAVE VIDEO OF WHAT THE CAR IS DOING. THEY COMPLETED A RECALL ON THE ALTERNATOR DUE TO NOT GIVING ENOUGH POWER TO THE CAR IN 2015. HOPEFULLY THAT'S NOT THE PROBLEM. WILL BE TOWED TOMORROW TO THE DEALERSHIP. UNABLE TO LOAD THE VIDEO DUE TO RECORDED ON MY PHONE. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Electrical system, Nov 27, 2016, crash
11-23-16, DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH IN A 70MPH ,SUDDENLY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO PULL BY ITSELF LEFT TO RIGHT REPEATEDLY FOR ABOUT 3-4 SECONDS ,I NEARLY LOST CONTROL,BRAKED GENTLY AND STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL,,BATTERY SAVER MODE CAME ON A SHORT BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, 2 HOURS LATER ON A 40 MPH CITY STREET I WAS MAKING A NORMAL LOW SPEED LEFT TURN ON A GREEN LIGHT,CAR SEEMED TO NOT GO WHERE I STEERED IT AND WE HIT A TRAFFIC CONTROL POLE,DEPLOYING ALL AIRBAGS,THERE WAS A LIGHT DRIZZLE IN BOTH INSTANCES,BUT THIS WAS NOT A HYDROPLANE,BATTERY SAVER MODE WAS ON FOR OVER 4 HOURS DURING OUR ENTIRE TRIP UNTIL OUR ACCIDENT. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Nov 15, 2016
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HAVING A POP UP MESSAGE WHICH WAS STATED BATTERY SAVE MODE. I THEN REPLACED THE BATTERY FOR THE KEY THINKING IT WOULD HELP. I THEN STARTED THE VEHICLE BATTERY AND WAS NO PROBLEMS .TODAY WHEN I STARED MY CAR A WHITE SCREEN POPPED UP WHERE I SEE THE MESSAGES IN THE DASH BOARD OF SPEEDOMETER. THERE AFTER WHEN I STARTED MY CAR IT SOUND LIKE WAS HAVING A HARD TIME TURNING.LATER THAT DAY WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH MY CST DCTEEM COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I TRIED JUMPING IT, TESTING BATTERY AND IT SOUNDS AS IF ALTERNATOR HAS WENT OUT. THIS IS VERY UNFORTUNATE WHEN THIS IS A NEWER CAR AND WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED. I WAS DRIVING