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
343 reports, newest first.
Power train, May 31, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACK AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,923.
Electrical system, Equipment, May 31, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE AIR CONDITIONER, HOT AIR EMITTED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AND REAR VENTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ONLY THE DRIVER SIDE VENT EMITTED COOL AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
Air bags, Structure, Engine, May 8, 2016, crash, fire
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Electrical system, May 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V046000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Other or unspecified, Apr 28, 2016
GOT 2014 CAR BRAND NEW IN FEB 2014. IT HAS ABOUT 15K MILES ON IT AND IN JUST OVER 2 YEARS ALL 4 MICHELIN PILOT HX MXM4 TIRES HAVE DRY ROT. TIRE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT MICHELIN IS PRONE TO DRY ROT. THIS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED WITH MANUFACTURER.
Power train, Apr 12, 2016
HAVING A TRANSMISSION RELATED ISSUE. VEHICLE MAKES A JOLT FOWARD WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. SOMETIMES IT'S NOT SO BAD BUT YOU CAN TELL IT'S DOWNSHIFTING LATE OR HARD WHEN COMPLETING A STOP. THIS HAPPENS 90 PERCENT OF THE TIME WHEN MY VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. I HAVE THE 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION IN THE SXT VERSION CHARGER V6. I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND MANY CHARGER OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE WITH NO RESULTS ON WHAT'S THE CAUSE OR HOW TO FIX THE ISSUE. DODGE IS SUPPOSEDLY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND HAS SINCE CAME OUT WITH A PCM TRANSMISSION FLASH UPDATE. THE UPDATE HAS PROVEN TO BE INEFFECTIVE FOR EVERYONE INCLUDING MYSELF. THE PROBLEM AFFECTS 2011 -2014 8 SPEED CHRYSLER AND DODGE. I HAVE OWNED MY VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE BEEN TOLD NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNLESS A RECALL IS PLACED.
Other or unspecified, Mar 28, 2016
SPARE TIRE JACK RECALL - WHEN I TRIED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER THEY SAID IT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST 2 HOURS AND THE RECALL NOTICE SAYS IT SHOULD TAKE 30 MINUTES. I CANNOT TAKE THAT MUCH UNPAID LEAVE FROM WORK FOR A RECALL THAT SHOULD NOT TAKE THAT MUCH TIME.
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
Electrical system, Mar 26, 2016
MY CHARGER WAS WITHIN THE YEAR RAGE OF THE 160AMP ALTERNATOR RECALL HOWEVER MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED FOR SOME REASON. I HAVE GOT "POWER SAVING MODE" A COUPLE TIMES WHEN JUST SITTING IN ONE SPOT. I JUST HOPE I DON'T END UP THE NEXT ONE LOSING POWER ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED FOR SOME REASON.
Electrical system, Mar 14, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES AND STEERING BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LOWER BACK, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Service brakes, Engine, Jan 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. IN ADDITION, THE ABS AND ANTI-SKID WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED DURING BRAKING AS THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY WITHIN SECONDS. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, A FAILURE CODE WAS NOT DETECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
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.
Steering, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 15, 2016
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND I LOST POWER STEERING. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO AVOID BEING HIT DURING HEAVY MORNING TRAFFIC. ONCE STOPPED I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO RESTART AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER.
Engine, Dec 28, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A STRONG HESITATION, EXCESSIVE SMOKING, AND THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY FOR THE CONDITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND A LOUD WHINING NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS INSUFFICINT. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
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.
Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, Nov 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE FAILURE RECURRED ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V467000 (AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS) AND 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE 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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Nov 26, 2015
WHILE DRIVING I-405N AT APPROX 63MPH, MY CEL & TC LAMP ILLUMINATED AND CAR STALLED OUT LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING FUNCTIONS, THEN SUDDENLY IT TURNED BACK ON AND RED-LINED FOR ALMOST 20SECS STRAIGHT LEAVING ME AT WOT SPEEDING STRAIGHT TOWARDS THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THE DASH FLASHED SOMETHING IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RIGHT BEFORE IT SHUTS OFF BUT TOO QUICKLY FOR ME TO BE ABLE TO READ IT, THE WHITE BOX THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE SELECTED GEAR TURNS ORANGE AND HIGHLIGHTS ALL GEARS, THEN TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER FALL TO ZERO. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. I WAS ABLE TO RECORD THE THE DASH DISPLAY ON MY PHONE WHEN IT WAS OCCURRING BACK -TO-BACK. I PULLED FAULT CODES(U0101,U1110,U1120,U11BC,U0121,U0100,U212). I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP 2 WEEKS PREVIOUSLY, THEY JUST RESET MY CEL LAMP AND SAID BRING IT BACK IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BEFORE IT CAUSES SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ECM AND TCM PROGRAMMING, OR THE MODULES THEMSELVES. INCLUDED IS SCREENSHOT FROM THE VIDEO I RECORDED AS IT STALLED ON THE FWY FOR THE 3RD TIME IN 10 MINUTESS.
Visibility, Nov 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE HEATER DEFROSTER FAILED AND THE COOL DEFROSTER ACTIVATED WITHOUT BEING PROMPTED. ALL OF THE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE FROSTED MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO VIEW THE ROAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000.
Other or unspecified, Nov 7, 2015
TORQUE CONVERTER MALFUNCTION: THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE DODGE AWD RT MODEL MALFUNCTIONS AND CREATES A GROANING SOUND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING ON FLAT OR LOW TO STEEP ROAD INCLINES. IF UNCHECKED IT MAY LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND AWD SUBSYSTEM. SINCE THIS TORQUE COMPONENT IS NOT A REGULARLY STOCKED ITEM AT MOST DODGE DEALERSHIPS, IF THE COMPONENT FAILS THE WAIT TIME FOR A REPLACEMENT CAN BEEN UP TO A FEW WEEKS. MY DEALERSHIP BROWN DAUB DODGE, A 5 STAR DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN EASTON PA, SAID THERE WERE ONLY TWO COMPONENTS AVAILABLE IN THE ENTIRE USA!
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.
Engine, Oct 11, 2015
AT 5,500 MILES, WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC, I WOULD LOSE POWER TO MY PEDAL. MY PEDAL WOULD BE NON RESPONSIVE FOR UP TO 40 SECONDS WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. AFTER ABOUT 40 SECONDS, IT COULD COME ALIVE AND CATCH, BUT BY THEN, I AM IN DANGER BECAUSE THE CAR BEHIND ME THINKS I'VE ACCELERATED TO FLOW INTO TRAFFIC. DEALERSHIP SAW THE CODE WHERE THEY SAID IT WAS P0600 FOR OIL PRESSURE CONTROL CIRCUIT STUCK. I WAS ABLE TO TEST DRIVE WITH THE TECH WHO ATTACHED HIS LAPTOP TO THE SENSOR, AND SHOW HIM THE "STALL/SURGE". HE COULD SEE AND FEEL THE "STALL/SURGE" AS IT WAS HAPPENING BUT THE LAPTOP DID NOT REGISTER ANY ISSUES. THE TECH TESTED AND DIAGNOSED THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS FAULTY. THE TECH REPLACED THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, BUT HE SAID HE COULD NOT DUPLICATE IT ON HIS OWN. THEY CHANGED THE OIL FOR ME WHILE IT WAS IN FOR SERVICE. AGAIN ON 6-10-15 AT 12,443 MILES WHEN I WAS ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC WHEN THE CAR "STALLED/SURGED" AND I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND. AS SOON AS IT HAPPENED, I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOOK AT IT FOR A FEW DAYS BECAUSE THEY WERE SO BUSY. 9-26-15. IT HAPPENED AGAIN, AT 17,000 MILES. IT STALLED/SURGED, IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I AM MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY AND I AM THE MOST VULNERABLE. I FEAR FOR MY SAFETY, I DO NOT TRUST THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS HAD IT SINCE THEN, THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT REPLACING THE ENGINE.
Steering, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Oct 5, 2015
WE BOUGHT OUR CAR NEW, IT HAS BEEN AT THE DODGE DEALER FOR REPAIRS FOR THE SAME THINGS OVER AND OVER FOR 6 MONTHS TOTAL TIME IN SHOP. 1. THE BATTERY SAVER MODE COMES ON, AND THEN THE STEERING GETS HARD, THE ALT. HAS BEEN REPLACE, EXTRA WIRING ADDED TO ADD MORE GROUNDS. THIS AFFECTS THE WAY THE CAR DRIVES. WHEN THE BATTERY SAVER MODE IS ON THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING OR WORKS LESS. THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK AND PINION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERY DAY, IN TOWN OR ON THE FREEWAY. 2. THE RADIO KEEPS SHORTING OUT, IT'S BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. THIS HAPPENS DAILY, IT QUITS, BLEW OUT THE SPEAKERS, NAVAGTION STOPPED WORKING. 3. THE HEATER KEEPS GETTING STUCK ON EITHER 100% HOT OR 100% A/C ON COLD. SETTINGS WILL NOT CHANGE. CONTROLS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, THE HEAT/COLD DOOR MOTOR WAS REPLACE TWICE. THE CAR HAS SPENT 185 DAYS IN SERVICE THIS YEAR. WHEN THEY GIVE THE CAR BACK IT ACTS UP IN ABOUT 5 MINS. THE CAR IS GOING BACK IN FOR THE RADIO AND BATTERY SAVER MODE AND STEERING ON MONDAY. I PICKED THE CAR UP FRIDAY AND IT FAILED LESS THAN A MILE FROM THE DEALERSHIP.
Air bags, Oct 1, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE, BUT NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes, Oct 1, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE CRASHING INTO A TRACTOR TRAILER AND A GUARDRAIL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED AN INJURED BACK DURING THE INCIDENT, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ABS SENSOR, ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION MODULE, AND THE MAIN COMPUTER, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.