2016 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 182 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 7 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 15 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
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
Power train, driveline, driveshaftMay 1, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.
Campaign 18V281000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentDec 21, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Campaign 17V824000 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
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
Representative owner complaints
182 reports, newest first.
Structure, May 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR PANELS DETACHED FROM THE DOORS FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE DOORS INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
Structure, May 8, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER INTERIOR WINDOWS PANEL PLASTIC SHRUNK AND DETACHED FROM THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CENTRAL FLORIDA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 8675 COMMODITY CIR, ORLANDO, FL 32819, 321-445-8017, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. INVALID VIN. *BF
Structure, Apr 28, 2020
IN A COUPLE YEAR SPAN OF DODGE CHARGERS, THE PANELS ON THE DOORS SEPARATE FROM THE PLASTIC UNDERNEATH CAUSING IT TO LIFT UP WHERE THE WINDOW GOES INTO THE DOOR. ON MINE SPECIFICALLY IT'S THE DRIVERS SIDE PANEL AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE PANEL. I HAVE SEEN PICTURES ON FORUMS FOR DODGE CHARGERS WHERE IT'S ALL OF THE DOORS WITH THIS ISSUE. THIS IS CAUSED BY NO FAULT OF THE OWNER BUT CLEARLY SOMEWHERE IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE VEHICLE EITHER PARTS OR MATERIALS WEREN'T MADE PROPERLY. THE COST TO FIX THIS ON MY OWN IS AROUND $700 PER DOOR PANEL, SO $1,400 FOR BOTH.
Power train, Apr 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRUNSWICK AUTO MART (3031 CENTER RD, BRUNSWICK, OH 44212), TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT FAILED AND MADE A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V281000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,560.*DT*JB*DT*JB
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Apr 9, 2020
I PURCHASED 2016 DODGE CHARGER ONE MONTH AGO FROM CALIFORNIA AUTO DIRECT IN MONTCLAIR. WHILE SIGNING THE PAPERWORK, WE QUESTIONED A $1,000 DEALER CHARGE WHICH THEY EXPLAINED WAS FOR A THOROUGH INSPECTION BEFORE PUTTING THEIR CAR ON THE LOT TO SELL (ALL LIES). SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR ON 3/7/20, THE CAR HAS STALLED ON ME WHILE DRIVING 3 TIMES. I TOOK THE CAR TO A "DODGE" DEALER AND THEY FIXED A RECALL, OIL LEAK AND REPLACED A MISSING CALIPER, OLD BATTERY. AFTER COMPLETING ALL THE REPAIRS, THE CAR STALLED ON ME AGAIN. EACH TIME THE STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND NO CODES AS TO WHY THE CAR JUST STOPS WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I CONTACTED DODGE.COM ONLINE CHAT AND THEY TOLD ME TO LET THE DEALER TRY AND WORK ON IT AND USE THEIR RESOURCES. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING. I READ ABOUT RECALLS ON OTHER DODGE CHARGERS AND CHALLENGERS THAT HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS, UNFORTUNATELY NOT M YEAR... 2016.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 31, 2020
MY GAS PRY JUST TAKES OFF AND I CAN'T STOP IT
Structure, Other or unspecified, Engine, Mar 20, 2020
I WAS HEADED TO WORK YESTERDAY MORNING AND BEFORE I GOT TO WORK I HEARD A LOUD NOICE UNDER THE HOOD AND SMOKE STARTING ROLLING OUT OF UNDER THE HOOD. I PULLED OVER TO THE CLOSEST INTERSECTION TO GET OFF HIGHWAY AND DISCOVERED OIL ALL OVER THE CAR AND ALL UNDER THE CAR. I CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP THAT I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR THROUGH (HAVEN'T EVEN MADE THE FIRST PAYMENT) AND THEY TOWED IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. FURTHER INSPECTION THEY SAID THE DESIGN OF THE CAR HOW IT PULLS AIR THROUGH THE FENDER IT SUCKED WATER UP FROM DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND HYDRO LOCKED THE MOTOR. I DO ZERO FIRST ROADS ON MY VEHICLES SO IT'S DEFINITELY NOT RIGHT FOR THIS TO HAPPEN DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AND THROW A ROD THROUGH THE MOTOR. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WON'T COVER IT NOR WILL MY INSURANCE. IT'S A BRAND NEW CAR. I NEED HELP!!
Electrical system, Mar 19, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF WITH THE KEYS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE ON AFTER PARKING OVERNIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JTS DODGELAND OF COLUMBIA - DODGE RAM LOCATED AT (190 GREYSTONE BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29210) BUT NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED PRIOR TO A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BEING PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Mar 17, 2020
I HAD TO REPLACE MY STARTER THAT WENT OUT 12/24/17, MY CAR WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY. I USED FRED MARTIN TO DO THE REPAIR. SUMMER OF JUNE 2019, MY CAR WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAD TO REPLACE THE STARTER AGAIN. I BOUGHT THE STARETERFROM AUTO ZONE, A STARTER FOR A 2016 DODGE CHARGER R/T. UPON REPLACING THE STARTER WITH THE NEW STARTER WE REALIZED THAT IT WOULD NOT FIT AND THERE WAS ANOTHER STARTER ON THE VEHICLE THAT WAS NOT A R/T STARTER (WHICH FRED MARTIN HAD PUT ON). THIS PAST SUNDAY (3/15/20), MY STARTER HAS WENT OUT ONCE AGAIN, IN MY PARKING LOT, SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT FOR A STARTER TO KEEP GOING OUT WITHOUT ANY CLUE. PLEASE HELP ME IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE.
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 26, 2020
CAR KEEPS CUTTING OFF WHEN DRIVING DISABLING TRACTION CONTROL AND SPORT CONTROL DUE TO BAD ALTERNATOR THIS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY AND ON SURFACE STREETS AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE YOU LOSE COMPLETE POWER FROM THE CAR WITH NO NOTICE.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Feb 24, 2020
THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT PARKED IN A 2 CAR RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL BEGAN TO PEEL UP. THE PANEL IS BREAKING AWAY FROM THE DOOR MAKING WINDOW USE, THEFT SAFETY AND CLOSING THE DOOR HAZARDOUS.
Structure, Jan 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR PANELS WARPED AND WAS NOT SECURED TO THE DOOR FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SUMTER DODGE (2662 BROAD ST. SUMTER SC) WHO INDICATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR PANELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Jan 8, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR PANELS SEPARATED FROM THE INNER DOOR FRAME. LAKELAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP LOCATED AT 2875 MALL HILL DR, LAKELAND, FL 33810, (888)687-2501, WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
Structure, Jan 6, 2020
THERE IS A POPPING OR CRACKING STRUCTURAL DEFECT SOUND THAT IS COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OR PILLAR BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR DOOR. THIS IS WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY NOT REALLY ON BUMPS BUT WHEN YOU ARE ON JUST A REGULAR ROAD. MORE WHEN THE ROAD IS UNEVEN OR WHEN THE BODY HAS SOME TWIST FROM UNEVEN PAVEMENT. THE FIRST RIDE WAS WITH WITH CHRISTIAN THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT LUMS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND HEARD THE SOUND. HE MADE THE FIRST APPOINTMENT TO LOOK AT IT. 7/8/19 VEHICLE STILL UNDER FULL WARRANTY. LUMS AUTO CENTER IN WARRENTON OR, TRIED TO DO A BLIND REPAIR BY REPLACING THE SEATBELT TENSIONER. IT DID SEEM TO CALM IT DOWN BUT DID NOT WORK AND WE HAVE TAKEN IT BACK, A SECOND TIME AND THEY HAVE STATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE SOUND. BUT THEY DID OPEN THE DOOR AND CHECKED IT. 11/1/19 AND YET AGAIN WE ARE GOING TO TAKE IT BACK AGAIN AFTER CHRISTIAN THE SAME SERVICE ADVISOR THAT WE HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH DROVE WITH ME AND HEARD THE SOUND AGAIN. 01/3/20 NOW THE FULL WARRANTY IS OVER. THE PROBLEM COMES AND GOES AND HE STATES THAT IT WILL BE HARD TO FIND?? WE DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF FIXING WHAT REALLY SEEMS TO BE A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM...
Structure, Dec 12, 2019
INSIDE DOOR PANELING LIFTING OFF MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO LOCK/ UNLOCK. BEING TOLD THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE DODGE CHARGERS. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 27, 2019
I HAVE BEEN SMELLING A STRONG GAS ODOR WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD ESPECIALLY WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. TODAY WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY I NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GAS UNDER THE CAR TOO. THE PUDDLE WAS UNDER THE LEFT REAR SEAT. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I FOUND A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS SEEMS TO BE THE FUEL PUMP UNDER THE REAR SEAT (WHERE MY 6 AND 7 YEAR OLD KIDS SIT). I PULLED UP THE REAR SEAT AND FOUND THE PUMP IS LEAKING THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS IS POOLED ON TOP OF THE PUMP!! I USED DOZENS OF PAPER TOWELS TO SOAK IT UP AND IT JUST KEPT COMING OUT. THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IS ALSO BROWN/BURNED NEAR A COUPLE OF THE PROBES INDICATING THE GAS IS CAUSING A SHORT WITHIN THE PLUG!! I UNPLUGGED THE CONNECTOR AND FOUND THAT THE GAS IS ACTUALLY SPEWING OUT FROM INSIDE THE CONNECTOR ON THE PUMP, WHERE THE PRONGS ARE. RESEARCHING ONLINE I SEE MULTIPLE OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS THAT THE PLASTIC TOP OF THE PUMP CRACKS, AND THERE IS EVEN A WEBSITE THAT SELLS A METAL COVER TO HELP PROTECT THE FUEL PUMP COVER! I SEE MULTIPLE PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION IN CHRYSLER VEHICLES AND YET NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. THE MORE RESEARCH I'M DOING ONLINE THE MORE REPORTS I AM FINDING REGARDING FIRES OCCURRING IN MINOR COLLISIONS THAT SHOULD NOT END THAT WAY. INCLUDING A REPORT OF 4 PASSENGERS BURNED TO DEATH, AND SOME VEHICLES THAT COMBUSTED AFTER BEING PARKED. THIS IS BARELY A 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE AND NO WAY SHOULD A FUEL PUMP HOUSING BE BRITTLE AND CRACKED LIKE THIS ALREADY. PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED.
Structure, Nov 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WAS PEELING AND EXPOSING THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IF MOISTURE ENTERED THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR, THE ABILITY TO CLOSE, LOCK, AND OPERATE THE DOOR MAY BE COMPROMISED. SPORT DURST AUTOMOTIVE (4511 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BLVD, DURHAM, NC 27707, (877) 262-3223) INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO SEE IF IT COULD BE COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY. THE DEALER CONCLUDED THAT THEY COULD NOT COVER THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CHECK WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND AGREED WITH THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Other or unspecified, Nov 13, 2019
DOOR PANELS ARE PEELING UP WHERE THE TOP PART OF THE DOOR PANEL AND THE WINDOW MEET. I ALREADY HAD PANELS REPLACED BY DEALER WHEN THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMENT PANELS ARE STARTING TO FAIL AS WELL. IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AS DOCUMENTED BY CAR FORUMS. SEE THE FOLLOWING: HTTPS://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/CHARGER/2016/ACCESSORIES-INTERIOR/DOOR_PANELS_ARE_WARPING.SHTML
Exterior lighting, Nov 12, 2019
MY HEAD LIGHT WONT TURN ON DONT KNOW WHATS WRONG
Air bags, Nov 8, 2019
THE VEHICLE IS INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THE CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD WITH 34K MILES. THERE ARE RECALLS ON THE 2011-2015 DODGE CHARGERS FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND THE DEALERSHIP (STEALERSHIP) IS TELLING ME THAT THEY THE REPAIR IS NOT COVERED.
Steering, Nov 6, 2019
MY POWER STEERING WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. IT MAKES IT VERY EASY TO LOSE CONTROL. I HAVE TO PULL OVER, TURN OFF MY CAR, WAIT 10-30 SECONDS, TURN ON MY CAR, AND HOPE IT DOESN'T DO IT AGAIN.
Electrical system, Seats, Nov 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FEATURE ON THE VEHICLE THAT ALLOWED HIM TO POSITION THE DRIVER'S CHAIR TO CERTAIN SETTINGS FROM DRIVER ONE TO DRIVER TWO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AND ENGAGE THIS FEATURE, HIS DAUGHTER PLACED HER HEAD IN BETWEEN THE HEAD REST AND THE REAR WINDOW. ONCE THE CONTACT OPENED THE DOOR, THE SEAT BEGAN TO AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST AND THE SPACE BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE HEAD REST BEGAN TO NARROW. AS THE SEAT BEGAN TO ADJUST, THE SEAT BEGAN TO CHOKE HER NECK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND HIT THE MEMORY SEAT BUTTON TO CEASE THE SEAT FROM ADJUSTING. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED AND DID NOT NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED SINCE THIS INCIDENT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Visibility/wiper, Oct 31, 2019
I WENT TO MY LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP ABOUT MY 2016 CHARGER HAVING IT'S WINDSHIELD AT 3 YEARS OLD DELAMINATING ALL AROUND IT. I THEN CONTACTED CUNSUMER COMPLAINTS THROUGH DODGE W6 SAID I OWN THIS 100 PERCENT. WHO HAS A WINDSHIELD DO THIS AT 3 YEARS OLD? DEFECT? I SAY YES! I HAVE OWNED 3 AND THIS IS THE ONLY ONE TO DO IT AND I BOUGHT IT NEW. PLEASE CHECK FOR FURTHER ISSUES. I CAN'T BE THE ONLY ONE.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 24, 2019
WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT POPPING ON AND OFF. MY VEHICLE STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS LOSING POWER WHENEVER I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. IT DOES DRIVE BUT IT MAKES A VERY LOUD, UNSETTLING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. IT SOUNDS VERY LOUD EVEN WHEN I AM SITTING IN PARK. THE VEHICLE IS NORMALLY SILENT WHEN SITTING IN PARK AND DRIVING. I AM SMELLING SOMETHING VERY UNUSUAL AS WELL WHEN DRIVING. MY CAR WAS SENT TO FRISCO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM IN FRISCO, TX A FEW DAYS AFTER THIS HAPPENED AND I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE RECEIVING A CODE P0430 WHICH MEANT THERE ARE ISSUES WITH MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I WAS TOLD THAT OVER 800,000 VEHICLES IN THE DODGE MAKE HAD BEEN RECALLED THIS YEAR DUE TO THIS SAME THING. I WAS TOLD MY CAR COULDN'T BE REPAIRED AT THE MOMENT AS THEY WERE UNSURE AS TO WHAT ACTUALLY NEEDED TO BE FIXED. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER AND I AM AFRAID THAT MY CAR IS GOING TO QUIT ON ME ANY DAY. I AM BEING TOLD THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL ON DODGE VEHICLES FOR THIS BUT MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE ISN'T PART OF THE RECALL. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE WHEN IT'S THE SAME THING? IN APRIL AND JULY OF THIS YEAR WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. I PULLED OVER TO SEE IF IT WOULD STOP AND IT DIDN'T SO I SLOWLY MADE MY WAY OVER TO FREEDOM CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM BY ED MORSE IN DUNCANVILLE, TX WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT MY IGNITION COILS ARE FAILING AND EVENTUALLY ALL OF THEM WILL FAIL AS THIS IS COMMON IS DODGE VEHICLES. IF THIS IS A KNOWN COMMON PROBLEM, WHY ARE THESE VEHICLES STILL BEING SOLD? WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN FIXED? I HAVE SPENT OVER $800 IN REPAIRS ON THIS CAR AND IT'S ONLY A 2016. I DID NOT EXPECT TO HAVE PROBLEMS THIS SOON ON SUCH A NEW CAR.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 24, 2019
FUEL SMELL IN CAR AND DYING AFTER FILL UP FUEL LEAKING FROM RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL ON POLICE CHARGER FOR TOWN OF ROLAND