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: vehicle speed control
23 reports, newest first. Show all
Vehicle speed control, Seats, Forward collision avoidance, Feb 2, 2026
The just went off on the dash and they stoped working abs traction control emergency brake light is on and idk what the problem is I scanned it and nothing
Service brakes, Air, Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jun 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Service Transmission" displayed, with a grinding sound coming from the transmission. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to the local auto parts store and the message "Lost Communication with ECM and PCM" was displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. Additionally, the cruise control was inoperable, and the ABS warning light remained illuminated while operating the vehicle. The cause of the failures were not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 33,665.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Sep 22, 2024
My ABS, BRAKE & ESC lights all came on at the same time on my dash. Took my car to a reputable mechanic and they told me that my abs module needed to be replaced but they were no longer available. So now I have to drive my car and worry about my brakes locking up if I have to come to a sudden stop for some reason since the anti-lock brakes are not working.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Jul 4, 2022
When I bought the car all brake lights were on. I took it to Landers and they diagnosed the problem as a bad ABS control module and another part connected to it. I'm unable to use cruise control and my traction control is off as well. The warning lights will occasionally go off but they are usually on. Also the manufacturer has discontinued the parts I need so I can't get them to fix the issues.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Dec 22, 2020
CAR STILL ROLLING AFTER COMPLICATED EFFORTS TO EXIT IN AND OUT OF VEHICLE AS THE CAR IS STILL IN GEAR IT KEEPS ON ROLLING. IT TAKES TREMENDOUS EFFORT AND CONCENTRATION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DANGER WHENEVER EXITING IN AND OUT OF MY CAR. THIS IS PRETTY SCARY.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Nov 6, 2020
SAFETY AUTO PARK FUNCTION IS STILL STICKING EVEN AFTER THE RECALL REPLACEMENT- THE DEALER SAYS THE ONLY DO FOLLOW UP REPAIRS ON RECALLS 2 YEARS AFTER THE REPLACEMENT. I UNDERSTAND THE TIMEFRAME IS 10 YEARS NOT 2 BUT THEY WILL NOT HONOR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, May 19, 2020, crash
DRIVING CAR DOWN HIGHWAY CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 ACCELERATES DOES A 180 AND CONTINUES DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN REVERSE AT 60-70 MILES PER HOUR FOR APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE BEFORE BEING STOPPED BY RUNNING IN TO DITCH. I HAS 2 HANDS ON THE WHEEL AT ALL TIMES THANK GOD NOTHING STOPPED THE CAR FROM GOING INTO REVERSE AND NOT SURE HOW TRANSMISSION WAS ABLE TO GO INTO REVERSE WITHOUT DEPRESSING BRAKE OR TOUCHING SHIFT LEVER. THERE WERE BARRIERS ON BOTH SIDES AND NO SHOULDER THE CAR DID THE 180 WITHOUT CRASHING INTO BARRIERS I WAS IN LEFT LANE GOING FORWARD AFTER 180 WAS IN LEFT LANE GOING IN REVERSE CAR WAS GOING PRETTY STRAIGHT IN REVERSE KNEW I HAD TO STOP CAR BUT NOT TOO FAST KNEW WAS GOING TO HIT SOMETHING BECAUSE ROAD DOES NOT HAVE MANY STRAIGHT POINT AS I SLOWED THE CAR THE BACK END SLID DOWN HILL OFF SIDE OF ROAD THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Mar 9, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN CLEARED SEVERAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS INTENDED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DODGE COUNTRY LOCATED AT (1902 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY, KILLEEN, TX 76541 (254) 200-3900) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jun 5, 2019
WHILE DRIVING FREEWAY, HIGHWAY, IN A PARKING LOT OR AT A STOP LIGHT MY CARS ELECTRONICS ARE SHUTTING OFF AND OCCASIONALLY THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND MY STEERING LOCKS UP. SOUNDS LIKE THE P60 RECALL BUT MY CAR VIN DOES NOT QUALIFY BUT HAD ALL THE SAME SYMPTOMS AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. THIS CAR IS MY ONLY WAY TO WORK AND IT'S BEEN GETTING WORSE AND I HAVE BEEN DENIED A FIX ON THIS. THIS IS NOT SAFE AT ALL
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Feb 14, 2019
(PAB) I HAVE 2 RECALLS ON MY 2014 DODGE CHARGER THAT ARE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS. THE AIR MAY EJECT METAL FRAGMENTS INTO THE INTERIOR OF CAR WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH UPON COLLISION. I ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIME TODAY TO GET ASSISTANCE FROM CHRYSLER/DODGE WITH A LOANER/RENTAL CAR UNTIL MY VEHICLE COULD BE FIXED. THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO RESOLVE THE SAFETY ISSUE WILL NOT BE IN UNTIL AFTER FEB 26TH CAUSING ME NOT TO HAVE ADEQUATE SAFE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK AND FOR MY FAMILY. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA WITH 2 LANE HIGHWAYS AND TRAVEL 49.5 MILES ONE WAY TO WORK EACH DAY WITH DEER AND OTHER ANIMALS CONSTANTLY RUNNING INTO THE ROAD. I WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER THAT I JUST NEED TO BE CAREFUL DRIVING BUT WAS ADVISED BY INSURANCE AGENT TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL FIXED AS ACCIDENTS HAPPEN UNANNOUNCED AND DAILY. NOONE WITHIN THE CHRYSLER ORGANIZATION WAS WILLING TO ASSIST ME WITH A RENTAL OR LOANER VEHICLE. I WAS CALLED BY AN AGENT WHO SET AN APPOINTMENT FOR MONDAY, FEB 18TH @ 3:30 KNOWING THAT THE AIR BAG WAS NOT IN STOCK. I AM EXTREMELY UPSET AND EXHAUSTED WITH THE 4 + HOURS I SPENT ON THE PHONE TODAY TO NOT RECEIVE ANY RESOLUTION. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE FROM CHRYSLER AGAIN AND REALLY NEED A SAFE RIDE FOR MYSELF, WIFE, 5 AND 6 YEAR OLDS, AND 2 WEEK OLD SON TO TRAVEL UNTIL THIS ISSUE CAUSED BY CHRYSLER IS RESOLVED.
Vehicle speed control, Jan 14, 2019
WHILE DRIVING, I CONDUCTED A NORMAL PASS ON A TWO LANE ROAD. WHEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATION PEDAL, THE CAR TOOK OFF AT A DRAMATIC PACE. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WELL OVER 100 MPH. DRAGGING THE BRAKE KEPT THE CAR FROM CONTINUING TO ACCELERATE TO ITS FULL CAPACITY. SHIFTING IN NEUTRAL HAD NO EFFECT AS THE ENGINE MAINTAINED ITS FULL RPM. WHILE IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR'S COMPUTER WOULD NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BE SHUT OFF DISPLAYING A MESSAGE THAT THE CAR HAD TO BE IN PARK BEFORE THAT WAS ALLOWED TO HAPPEN. PLACED THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, APPLIED FULL BRAKING, AND BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STANDSTILL AS THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AT FULL RPM. SHIFTED TO PARK AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. I LET IT SIT FOR 10 MINUTES AND STARTED IT AGAIN. CAR PERFORMED NORMAL. DODGE HAS A KNOWN ISSUE/RECALL FOR THE SAME SITUATION WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL AND I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS PRESENT WHILE NOT USING CRUISE CONTROL AS WELL. LESS THAN A MONTH AGO, THE CAR WAS SERVICED AT THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER UNDER THE RECALL TO CORRECT THE CRUISE CONTROL ISSUE. *DSY
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Wheels, Sep 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM DON BROWN CHEVROLET (2244 S KINGS HIGHWAY BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63110, 314-772-1400), THEY WERE NOT INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). WHILE MAKING A STOP, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS. THE SERVICE CENTER MANAGER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. A DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO PROPERLY ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO IDLE HIGHLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MANEUVER THE SWITCH FUNCTION DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED 61 SAFETY ALERTS TO A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEVICE READER SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WANTED A BUY BACK OR A TRADE IN OPTION IF THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Sep 27, 2017
'TAKATA RECALL' DRIVING MY VECHICLE ON CITY ROADS IS FINE, THE VECHICLE RUNS PERFECTLY BUT TAKING IT IN THE HIGHWAY IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. PICKING UP HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE DASHBOARD BEGINS TO SHAKE AS WELL AS THE STEERING WHEEL. IT HAPPENS WHEN I REACH 80MPH AND IS A CONCERN TO ME. I'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM LIKE THAT IN A VECHICLE SO I THOUGHT IT WAS A PROBLEM AND TOLD THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BROUGHT THE VECHICLE FROM. UNFORTUNATELY THE PROBLEM WASN'T RESOLVED SO I'M ASKINGING IS THIS A PROBLEM I SHOULD WORRY ABOUT
Vehicle speed control, Sep 22, 2017, crash
2014 DODGE CHARGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ACCELERATOR DEFECT SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A CURB. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED AN INJURY TO THE HIP AND NECK. UPDATED 9/22/2017*JS UPDATED10/04/2017*JS
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Sep 13, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE INSIDE THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, BUT IT SURGED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE WALL INSIDE THE GARAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NORTHLAND CHRYSLER IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY AND IT WAS THE DRIVER'S ERROR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN) BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2016. THE VEHICLE'S BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT BODY SHOP. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 13, 2016
MY 2014 DODGE CHARGER IS BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT OF LHM DODGE IN TUCSON, AZ. BY 13,978 MY CAR SMELLED LIKE SULFUR WHILE IN MOTION. DRIVING SLUGGISHLY, AND THE "BATTERY SAVER MODE" LIGHT ON. BROUGHT INTO LARRY H MILLER FOR REPAIR. WAS TOLD THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED REPLACED AFTER 13,975 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. AT 14,100 MILES THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING THE SAME SMELL, AND THE BATTERY SAFER MODE LIGHT WAS ON AGAIN . RETURNED IT TO LHM WITH COMPLAINTS. THEY SAY "IT'S NORMAL" MANAGER TOLD ME "DODGE JUST DIDN'T MAKE THE ALTERNATOR BIG ENOUGH FOR THAT ENGINE, MANUFACTURER FLAW"AT 14,432 MILES, THE VEHICLE NOT BLOWING COLD AIR. BATTERY SAVER MODE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, SMELLED LIKE SULFUR AND CAR WAS DRIVING SLUGGISH. I OPENED CASE WITH CORPORATE. THEY "FIXED" IT, AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. ON JUNE 17, 2016, MY VEHICLE WAS DRIVING SLUGGISHLY, THE ENGINE LIGHT ON, CALLED DODGE IMMEDIATELY AND WAS ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER. I CALLED JIM CLICK IMMEDIATELY TO GET MY VEHICLE IN. MY VEHICLE WAS 23,900 MILES. DODGE CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT GET ME IN UNTIL JULY 1ST AND THAT ITS "FINE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AS LONG AS THE LIGHT ISN'T FLASHING". BROUGHT IN FOR "REPAIR" ON JUNE 1ST. I DROVE A RENTAL CAR FROM FRIDAY JUNE 1ST-JUNE 8TH, THE "CLUSTER" IN THE DASH WAS NOT READING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS "ALL FIXED". WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED UP I GOT IN AND BEGAN TO PULL AWAY AS MY DASHBOARD WENT BLACK. I TURNED AROUND. MY ADVISOR BROUGHT IT BACK AND EXPLAINED THAT IT NEEDED TO BE "RESET" BUT THAT HE'LL ORDER A NEW CLUSTER. I GET INTO MY VEHICLE THERE IS AN "ERROR" SIGN WHERE THE MILAGE IS SUPPOSED TO BE. I THAT I DIDN'T FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I EXPRESSED HOW UPSET I WAS ABOUT THE SITUATION AND HE SAID TO ME "YOU'LL BE FINE TO DRIVE IT, IT WON'T SHUT OFF". I GET HOME STARTED IT, AND THE ENTIRE DASH SHUTS OFF. MY CAR IS NOW BEING TOWED AGAIN TO JIM CLICK DODGE.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 28, 2016, crash
2014 DODGE CHARGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ACCELERATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE EXITED THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Jan 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STEEP HILL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 73 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO INCREASE IN SPEED TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE FELT UNSAFE IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000.
Vehicle speed control, Dec 3, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, CHEST, AND HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Oct 29, 2015
WHILE DRIVING ON A TOWN ROAD AT ABOUT 35 MPH, THE WARNING LIGHTS FOR THE ABS AND ESC SYSTEMS LIT. I SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL ALSO NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER SINCE THE VEHICLE RECENTLY HAD A RECALL PERFORMED FOR ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT, AND SYMPTOMS INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL - CHRYSLER P60 / NHTSA 14V-634 - INDICATE THAT MODES OF FAILURE MAY INCLUDE DISABLING ABS AND ESC. CHRYSLER STATED THAT "SOMETIMES THEY MAY NEED TO DO THE RECALL AGAIN". BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER. DIAGNOSED AS A SENSOR FAILURE. I HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS.SERVICE WRITER STATED THAT THIS FAILURE HAPPENS ON THESE CARS QUITE FREQUENTLY, AND EVEN "GUESSED" CORRECTLY WHAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE TECH WORKED ON IT. ESC AND ABS ARE BOTH SIGNIFICANT SAFETY SYSTEMS.
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Aug 4, 2015
TWO OF THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING WERE ON:ESC(ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) AND ABS.I TOOK MY CAR FOR SERVICE AT THE DEALER AND I WAS TOLD TO LEAVE IT FOR REPAIRS. AFTER FOUR DAYS I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL WHICH I GOT INFORMED THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS OUT OF STOCK AND IT NEED TO BE ORDER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT EVEN THOUGH THE CAR NEEDED REPAIRS IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE IT UNTIL THE PART ARRIVES.AFTER TWO WEEKS, I VISITED AGAIN THE DEALER AND THE PART WAS NOT THERE AND NOW AND I HAVE TO WAIT AND I ALSO NEEDED TO BE PLACE IN A WAITING LIST IN WHICH I WOULD HAVE NUMBER 254 (THOSE ARE THE AMOUNT OF CARS WHICH NEEDS TO REPLACED THE SAME PART). IN MY LAST VISITED TO THE DEALER I INFORMED THAT THE CAR IS WORSE BECAUSE NOW IT HAS STRANGE VIBRATION WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE AND MAKES NOISE. AFTER ALL THIS ISSUES IS VERY HARD FOR ME AND I CAN FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Feb 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED TO 5,000 WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE SPEED TO INCREASE TO 90 MPH. THE CONTACT POWERED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND THE THROTTLE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE RPMS INCREASED TO 7,000 WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE PUSH BUTTON FAILED TO POWER THE VEHICLE OFF UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 21, 2014
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW DODGE CHARGER WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACCESSORY. THE OPERATION OF THIS CONTROL IS A SAFETY PROBLEM AS FOLLOWS: FOR EXAMPLE, I SET THE SPEED FOR 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH CRUISES THE AUTOMOBILE AT THIS SPEED. I THEN ARRIVE AT A 65 MPH LIMIT STRETCH OF ROAD AND SO I ACCELERATE BY PRESSING THE RES/+CONTROL TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE TO 65 MPH. WITH ALL PREVIOUS CRUISE CONTROLS, WHEN I STOP PRESSING THIS CONTROL AT 65 MPH, THE SPEED STABILIZES. WITH THIS ACC, IT CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE LIKE A ROCKET UNTIL I CANCEL, TURN OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL OR HIT THE BRAKES. THE REVERSE ALSO APPLIES IF I WISH TO SLOW DOWN, REMOVING THE PRESSURE ON THE SET/-DOES NOTHING AND THE VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO SLOW DOWN. IT IS POSSIBLE TO SWITCH FROM THE ACC TO NORMAL CRUISE CONTROL, BUT THIS PROBLEM IS STILL APPARENT. I AM NOW ALMOST FAMILIAR WITH THIS PROBLEM AND CAN ACT ACCORDINGLY, BUT MY WIFE DRIVES THE VEHICLE OCCASIONAL AND SHE HAS PROBLEMS BECAUSE HER OWN VEHICLE DOES NOT OPERATE IN A SIMILAR MANNER TO THIS CRUISE CONTROL. I AM SURE THAT OTHER OCCASIONAL DRIVERS FIND THIS PROBLEMATIC, AND IT APPEARS TO BE AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN IF IT HASN'T ALREADY. I HAVE TAKEN THIS TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST SIX MONTHS, AND THEY CONTACTED CHRYSLER. INITIALLY, CHRYSLER ASKED FOR THE CONTROL HARDWARE BE SHIPPED TO THEM FOR ANALYSIS. THIS WAS DONE BY THE DEALER BUT CHRYSLER INFORMED US THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. WITH MY LATEST VISIT I WAS INFORMED THAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO OPERATE IN THIS FASHION, BUT THE HANDBOOK DOES NOT MENTION ANY OF THESE CONTROL ISSUES. *TR