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We found the following complaints for DODGE CHARGER (2011)

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The air bag censer comes on all the time , the passenger seat belt censer comes on stating that the passenger seat belt is not on when it is and the dashboard lights flicker all the time.
Cpsc: i1440340a. 2011 dodge charger. Consumer stated she took her car in for recall work on the wiring harness for the air bag. *lnthe consumer expected to have other recalls performed. However, the dealer informed her, those recalls were restricted to police vehicles.the low beam headlights and abs were not operational.
I was in a accident that ripped my back bumper off hit the front end on both sides and not 1 air bag deployed and the vehicle was totaled. I was hurt
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was merged over to the side of the road and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the alternator assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and within two weeks the contact received a second notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The contact mentioned that the vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v467000 (air bags) and the part needed was not available for several months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to provide a reasonable timeframe to complete the two recall repairs. The failure mileage was not available.
Passenger air bag light comes on and stays illuminated in dash, tire pressure light comes on and goes off often when driving and when i purchased the vehicle a sensor was replaced and since i purchased the vehicle in 2016 the car has been hard to steer. The cars steering is still hard to steer when making turns. It acts as if it is going to lock up
Dodge dealer is refusing to repair a recall issued:po8 / nhtsa / 14v-101.the dealers excuse is that chrysler corp. Is only allowing 2 shipments of recall repair parts per week.chrysler corp. Also did not notify me of recalls:12v042000, 12v197000, 13v118000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v118000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall on passenger side airback has been open for almost a year now, vin lookup shows since may 2016.no parts and no remedy available, have contacted local dealership multiple times over the past year.i am unable to safely carry a passenger in this seat while the defective equipment remains unrepaired.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle causing it to crash into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v467000 (air bags, seat belt). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I was driving and accidentally drifted into oncoming traffic guard rail going approximately 45 i hit (best guess) at about a 40 degree angle. I hit my head and shoulder on the driver side glass and airbags did not deploy.
Airbag warning light goes on and off, mostly staying on, happens at any speed and also when stopped.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the check engine and air bag indicators illuminated. The dealer (ourisman chrysler jeep dodge of alexandria, 5900 richmond hwy, alexandria, va 22303, (703) 329-1600) replaced the thermostat, but did not diagnose the air bags. The air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The manufacturer issued four air bag recall campaigns, but it was unknown if the vehicle was included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While parked, the air bag and tire pressure warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The car had an alternator and airbag recall which i tried to schedule several times but the part was never ready. While driving to work on the 880 freeway the car shut off b/c ofthe alternator, now i have to pay put of pocket and they are going to reimburse me and i have to rent a car for the next 2 days.. Inconvenience to no end.
The air bag warning light is staying lit up on my dash board. I believe there was an air bag recall that was fixed by my local dodge dealership not long ago. I'm concerned that now something else may be wrong.*dt
The airbag light comes on and off intermittently on the dashboard, it could happen while i'm driving or while i'm stationary. One day is lit the next day is off, i'm afraid this is a safety hazard because what if i get involved on an accident and the airbags dont function properly? i heard about a recall on these vehicles with similar symptoms as the ones i'm experiencing but dealer refuses to fix it unless i pay $600
Takata recall. My passenger airbag rattles like there are parts loose inside of it. Chrysler just keep saying that the parts aren't available and that i must understand that it takes a long time to manufacture parts and distribute them everywhere. With all of the rattling inside this airbag device i'm fairly sure if i have an accident my passenger won't survive.in regards to the electrical often when i turn my vehicle off lights on the dashboard radio and climate control panel stay on even if the doors open. This doesn't happen all the timeand these are not lights or features that should be on when the vehicle is turned offsuch as the air conditioner light. The problem begansomewhere around the end of 2013 beginning of 2014 there have even been a few timeswhen while driving the vehicle all of the interior lights including the dashboard go out. I've reported it to two different dealers and shown photos to the dealer when reporting the problem, they don't seem to know how to diagnose the problem and or have told me there is no problem.
The airbag light in my charger kept coming on and staying on. When i took it to the dealer they said the error code was coming from the seat airbag sensors and they would need to be replaced. Apparently my charger was manufactured in january of 2011 and was not included in the recall for this exact same problem because the recall was only for those manufactured starting in april. The exact same part that was found to be defective in these other chargers was the same as mine, but they would not repair it under the recall. After they fixed that the airbag light was still on and this time i was told that it was coming from the passenger airbag underneath the dash. Again the same problem with the airbag wiring and harness, and again it was not covered under any type of warranty.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag was splitting from the seam in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owned a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, another driver ran a red light hitting the driver side (t-bone) as well as another driver and pushed into another car. The side air bags did not deploy. The crash involved four vehicles.a police report was filed. The contact sustained neck, right shoulder, chest and back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000. Updated 06/14/16*lj
I was driving on the highway on my way to work.i stopped for a red light and a car came from behind and hit me.the car was travel around 60mph,and the accident caused my car to be totaled my air bags never came out causing pain all down my lower back and neck.
Within one month of purchasing my vehicle the passenger air bag light stays on and after bringing the vehicle into the dealer 3 times it has still not been repaired. Then my emergency brake light and my abs light randomly started coming on. I brought it into the dealer again and they said they had to order a part. They "think it is electrical" and would call me when the part came in.two months later...no phone call from the dealer.my car would not start two times since the last visit to the dealership.i walked into the dealer to show them that this large light with an electrical sign and battery flashed on and my vehicle would not start just 15 minutes ago.the service manager went out to my vehicle and said my abs is not working.i brought my vehicle in to the dealer this morning.among the above issues there is now a headlight safety issue.it is not safe to drive me and my family.i want it fixed or replaced.i bought the vehicle with 50 miles on it and it has had nothing but major safety issues.i do not want to wait until someone dies with this vehicle on the road.something needs to be done now!!!!
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that within less than a week of owning the vehicle, the starter burned out. The part was ordered and replaced from the manufacturer for the alternator assembly; however, the failure recurred. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle for months. A dealer was not contacted. The place where the vehicle was purchased made no mention of the three recalls pertaining to the vin. The contact had not been notified of nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v018000 (air bags), 16v043000 (structre), and 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
I was involved in a fender bender on the highway and my airbag was deployed but the one at my feet came out so hard i think it that it projected something into my leg i assumed it was part of the takata airbag recall but now i've gone online and seen that my vehicle is not included in that recall and i'd like to know why because i really feel like these airbags injured me.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags).however, the part to do the repair was not available.the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure became a permanent occurrence over a period of time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that both the front driver and passenger's side air bag wiring harnesses would need to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 13v118000 (air bags) however, the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated and the speedometer displayed the incorrect vehicle speed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v118000 (air bags), 14v101000 (exterior lighting), and 14v634000 (electrical system). The parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 74,100.
Who: [xxx]where: [xxx]when: march 29 2013 approximately 12:48 pm was heading eastbound on tiny town road.what: vehicle traveling west bound in a personally owned vehicle made a left hand turn into a private drive (500 ft east of heritage point drive) in the wendy's parking lot an 06 chevy hhr. Cutoff traffic traveling eastbound apparently did not see me in the far right lane impacted with my vehicle 2011 dodge charger.speed: approximately 45-50 mphdamage: upon impact vehicle spun right hit the curb and landed within centimeters of a light pole driver (has pictures as proof).results: complete disabled vehicle major front end damage.safety concerns: driver was wearing a seatbelt however the airbag did not deploy upon impact.health: driver resulted in nerve damage and bulging discs in the right portion of the neck back injury has further diagnosis by medical staff and has to be seen by mental health facility.recommendation: second, third forth order affects could or possibly have been prevented if safety feature would have worked properly.repair estimates: 9000.00+why: issue need to be addressed in legal matter either as soon as possible.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
"takata recall" for the past year or so i have been attempting to get this issue resolve with my dealer only to have them tell me that parts are not available.this is causing me and my family stress and a hardship since this is the only vehicle i have. The dealer only tells me not to worry since there have been no incidents resulting in injury or death regarding this issue. My question to them is why then are all this parts being recalled. I feel that the passenger as well as the driver are being place in harms way. I have been told time again and again that maybe parts will be available and then again not in late december. Is this not gambling with one safety?
Airbag system failure.indicator light, dealer tested and stated airbag module is defective, airbag system not working.part would take 3 weeks to come in!
The contact owned a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 45 mph in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a tree. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a minor injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a body shop. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was called, but no one answered the phone. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 72 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and seized as the abs warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was previously taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs failed. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. In addition, the driver side headlight malfunctioned. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v101000 (exterior lighting), 14v634000 (electrical system), and 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts). 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 not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 11/06/15*lj, updated 3/30/18
I own a 2011 dodge charger and recently had to replace the alternator.the battery light suddenly appeared followed by the abs and skid control lights. My vehicle shut down completely within a matter of minutes. I had no steering or brake capabilities. My repair cost to replace the alternator was $813.87. In addition to the alternator issue, my airbag light came on a week ago so i went online and discovered the airbag recall. Upon contacting chrysler i was told my vehicle was not included in this recall although the dodge dealership confirmed this to be the same issue /repair as stated in the recall (airbag wiring harness needs replacing).
Takata recall
While operating my 2011 dodge charger with passengers, the airbag light would illuminate.the fault was traced to a wiring harness in the passengers seat.while the airbag light was illuminated the airbag system would not deploy.the person in the passenger seat was a adult female.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,269. Updated 11/18/15*lj
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 55 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove down a hill and into a swamp of water. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle sustained significant damage but the air bags did not deploy. The driver suffered a head injury during the incident. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was not repaired and no additional information was available.the failure mileage was 68,000.
Neither airbag deployed during front collision.misjudged curve ran off road and hit pole head in.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification for nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v043000 (structure), 15v467000 (air bags), and 16v352000 (air bags). The dealer stated several months ago that they would call the vehicle owner when the parts were available. The contact had not received a response from the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger.the contact was involved in a head on crash and the air bags failed to deploy.the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.a police report was not filed. There were no injuries.the failure mileage was 58,000.
The contact owned a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 25 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence and tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained nose injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent towing lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
I tried to make a quick stop and the vehicle would not stop. My anti-lock brake system did not work i crashed and the airbags did not deploy.
My alternator has gone out, and it is barley 5 years old. The recallis for alternators with a 160 amp. The 180 amp is doing the same thing, so when will the recall take place for this alternator. There are hundreds of complaints for this but, still no recall. The same manufacture for the 160 is the same for the 180. People arebeing stranded both literally and financially. I was driving when smoke started coming from my car stopped at o'reilly'sand was told it was my alternator. Battery safe mode was reading on the dash. I was driving on a city st heading to work.
I was driving my 2011 dodge charger when the battery light came on along with other lights. I also noticed the smell of burning wires. I stopped my vehicle and popped the hood. There was smoke coming from the alternator. Once the vehicle was off it would not start again. I had two mechanics look at it and tell me that the alternator seized. I called dodge to see if they had heard about the issue and they seemed not to care. I was told that if there is a recall they would send out a notice. This is a very big issue if the alternator were to catch fire, car was in traffic, or even an electrical surge to the vehicle.
Yesterday car was fine, no issues. This morning, i started my car and the touchscreen would not turn on, the radio will not work, but the ac was set to full blast, which i did not do. I could not turn the ac down or off. I tried turning the car off and back on, but the issue was still there. I also tried driving it a little, parking it back in my driveway, and turning it off and back on. 5 hours later i tried it all again, no radio, the ac is still blowing full blast and the touchscreen is still black and not operable, and now the evic is suddenly speaking in german and the evic steering wheel controls will not work. I am afraid to drive the car anywhere since i am not sure what else is not operating properly.
Consumer writes in regards to police dodge charger. Superintendent states a burning wire type of odor and vehicle filled with smoke, which was detected from the rear of the vehicle. Fire and explosion incident reported *tgwthe fire quickly spread throughout the vehicle and an oxygen cylinder exploded and blasted approximately 50-75 feet away. The trunk lid blasted off, resting approximately 75 feet from the vehicle in the backyard of a residence. The vehicle was completely destroyed.
The first week i got my car the brake light came on while i was driving. My car was ordered for me and took a little over two months to be delivered. The brake light comes on, flashes and then goes off at unpredictable times. I have taken it to the dealer 4 times but they never put that complaint on my sheet. They keep saying the computer isn't showing anything wrong. I also had a problem with the car keyless entries not working, they replaced the door handles and now they work. The car has also locked me out on three separate occasions. Once with my 1 year old son inside and the key was inside as well, had to jimmy door to get in. Also my seatbelt sticks. If i drive over 20 minutes i have to unlock lock and unlock again to get my seatbelt to open.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at a low speeds, the vehicle stalled and unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The failure mileage was 80,000.
I was driving back home from work when my steering wheel locked on the freeway. All these lights came up on the dashboard from traction abs battery came on. Luckily i could pull over i shut the car off and turned it back on but it did it another 3 times before i got home very unsafe.
Alternator smoking.electronic stability control light came on first, then a whining noise during the following week. Then dead battery.when battery replaced, alternator started smoking.
Car has stalled and shut off when driving.car locks you out and will not open unless you use the key.electrical module that controls car is like 'hal from 2001 space odyssey, it does what it wants and the dealer has to reprogram it twice a month.turns the ac on by itself in freezing weather.
2011 dodge charger.consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical issues and consumer states unsatisfactory customer service at dealership.the consumer stated 10 hours after picking the vehicle up from the dealer, he noticed the same headlight was out.the consumer stated he experienced a problem, with the headlight before.the headlight issue, was a recalled component.
Alternator failure in a 4 year old car. Wow. Driving down the autobahn at 130kph, and your car shuts off, not cool. Should have done my research before i bought this vehicle.
U-connect (hands frees phone) disconnects and will not reconnect, until car is restarted. Has been in the shop three times. Chrysler group has been contacted, stated they were aware of the problem. Stated they wouldbe sending a update cd with instructions, never arrivedsteering alignment: camber problem has wore 5/32 of tread on the front tires in 7600 miles.
When leaving my house one day my radio cut off within 1 minute of the car being started. I pulled over, turned the car off and then turned the car back on and all sound went out again within 1 minute. I rode my whole trip with no sound. Upon arriving to my destination i noticed my car was in battery saver mode (a mode that i have never seen). My battery has been bad before and i never received this message. Within a week my car would not even start and had no electrical power. I attempted to do research on the battery saver mode and found out that this issue with my charger is actually a common issue and was a recall for the v6 chargers but not the v8s. The issue is the alternator and i am truly upset that the manufacturer has not created a recall to fix this issue. I have had several honda's and toyota's and never had an alternator issue. This is pathetic and goes to show how dodge/chrysler values their customers. I can honestly say that this will probably be my last dodge vehicle if the manufacturer does not solve this issue.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While parked, the air bag and tire pressure warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
I have a 2011 dodge charger, and i'm having problems with the trunk it just opens for no reason. Also the alternator went out, and they claim my car is not on the recall list but it has the exact alternator as the ones on the recall list. This is ridiculous.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at various speeds, the passenger side low beam headlight would fail intermittently. The failure progressed to where both front passenger headlights and high beam headlights malfunctioned. The contact was informed that the vin was not associated with nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) and nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000(electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the traction control light randomly illuminated on the instrument panel after being serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v197000 (electrical system, service brakes, air). The remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 33,200.
While driving to work on 7/21/14 at approximately 6:50 am cst, i observed a message on my car's display that stated" battery saver mode". I drove the car directly to the dodge/chrysler dealer service department since i had recently experienced a dead battery within the past 60 days and had the battery replaced at autozone with a new battery.i informed the dealer of the message, and the dealer performed a battery & alternator check. I was informed that the battery and alternator were ok. The service advisor stated the battery was "charged" as a courtesy.on 7/24/2014 i again received the "battery saver mode" message. No other electrical issues were observed on this date.on 7/27/2014 i attempted to start my car after filling with gasoline. It initially did not start, but started once i shutoff all electrical accessories, such as radio and parking lights. The message "battery saver mode" was observed once the car was in motion.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at an unknown speed, the battery light and all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately after the failure, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.updated 12/19/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was parked. The vehicle stalled out once it was started, prior to being into gear. The battery saver mode lights illuminated, the vehicle would not start. The next day is when the vehicle had no power.updated 9/25/2015
Having troubles with my dodge charger heard it's a recall . I'm extremely disappointed. It's my pcm
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the abs warning lamp illuminated several times, there was a sudden loss of power, and the vehicle stalled. The power windows also failed to go up and down without warning. While backing the vehicle out of the driveway, it drove sluggish. Upon pulling back into the driveway, the vehicle stalled and was struck on the front driver side. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer for repair. Weeks later, the contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired according to the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
In august my car out of nowhere warned and activated itself for battery saver mode and not long after that same day the car lost all power causing me to loose total control of brakes and steering as well as unable to unlock my car to get out. Imagine the fear i had especially having my fiance and daughter in the car with me. Thankfully no collision occurred but what if? the battery died because the alternator needed power to perform itself. Why? dodge charger r/t mopar 5.7 hemi. Autozone charged my battery and checked it for free and diagnosed it as a healthy battery. When installing the battery back i turned on my car to diagnose it with the sensor reader the engine was shaking and the belt began to smoke up and whistling loudly right away turned it off but not before getting the code p60 but my car doesn't qualify for that recall cuz its a v8.. So if i would of died then would my car been eligible cuz u guys would actually listen that all dodge with alternator 160 amp are faulty. I don't got $$ to be throwing i fixed it once and the same dashboard light keeps warning me and before it kills my alternator i charge the battery doing this every time i have to drive my car cant imagine a girl seems to know much more than the dealership mechanics or whoever decides what car qualifies for recall.
Headlight connection plugs melted lights don't work on low beams. Police vehicles have been recalled for this problem but not all others. Dealer wont fix wants me to pay for it. I think chrysler know that there is a problem because that why they recalled all police vehicles. I think this is a safety problem,when driving at night and your lights go out from light plugs meltingand i or my wife and kids cant see the road and possible get into a wreck or plugs get hot enough to catch the car on fire. Something need to be done.
The contact owns 2011 dodge charger.the contact stated that the battery saver mode warning light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that the oil pump was fractured.the oil pump was replaced, and the dealer reprogrammed the computer system. The technician advised the contact to refrain from utilizing the features of the vehicle such as the a/c, radio, and bluetooth at the same time.in addition, the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the engine stalled without warning and the vehicle started shaking violently.the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to another dealer for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of failure and vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical).the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was an internal electrical failure with the vehicle. The low beam headlights shorted out and failed to illuminate without warning. The dealer (fremont motor rock springs chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat, 1900 foothill blvd, rock springs, wy 82901, (307) 228-2091) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While operating the vehicle, the check battery, alternator, abs, and emergency brake indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to wells dodge (1600 us 27 s, avon park, fl) where it was diagnosed that the speed sensors were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the alternator was recently replaced per nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system), but the failure continued. The manufacturer was also notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The headlight jumper assembly melted and began smoking on the driver's side.the passenger side did the same thing at 35600 miles.there is a recall for the police model, but not the standard model.believe it is a safety issue and should be handed by the dodge corporation.
I own a 2011 dodge charger and recently had to replace the alternator.the battery light suddenly appeared followed by the abs and skid control lights. My vehicle shut down completely within a matter of minutes. I had no steering or brake capabilities. My repair cost to replace the alternator was $813.87. In addition to the alternator issue, my airbag light came on a week ago so i went online and discovered the airbag recall. Upon contacting chrysler i was told my vehicle was not included in this recall although the dodge dealership confirmed this to be the same issue /repair as stated in the recall (airbag wiring harness needs replacing).
My 2011 dodge charger had a smell of a burnt altenator. Car abs light came on andmy radio turned off and there was a whining noise in the engine compartment.the car has electrical problems, thebattery is in a power save modei have not gone to the dealer yet. Its my 3rd incident with the car. Headlightsand brakes.i will have to get it towed,i don't trust to drive it. It running onthe battery only. It needs to be recalled
While driving a whining noise started coming from vehicle.i parked vehicle and smelled smoke...vehicle was taken to area dodge dealer who concluded alternator went bad. Alternator was replaced on july 28,2014 dodge 2011 charger has 60,000miles.
Report receipt date: oct 08, 2014 nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 component(s): electrical system i received the above recall and waited until november to call the dealer.the manufacturer has not answered the recall to dealers yet.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side low beam headlight burned out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the low beam headlamps failed due to an overheated bulb harness connector. The dealer advised the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number:(electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers). The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified who advised that the vin was not included in the recall and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 44,300.
My charger completely shut off while i was driving and i was forced to glide to a stop in traffic. The dashboard, brakes, and steering all shut off at once. I was then unable to turn the car back on and forced to tow it out of traffic.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called northtown chrysler dodge jeep ram at (716) 616-3299 (located at 2020 niagara falls blvd, tonawanda, ny 14150) and was informed that he could purchase a used alternator until the parts become available. The contact agreed and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. However, while driving, a warning indicator illuminated indicating that the vehicle was losing power. All of a sudden, the contact smelled a burning odor and the vehicle stalled and lost power. The contact called northtown chrysler dodge jeep ram and was informed that a second notice would be sent when the parts were to become available, and the contact could seek reimbursement. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Vin [xxx]riding down i-75 in georgia and my car staled and the complete engine shout down without any warning. The alternator were fire hot. Roadside tried to jump start my car but there were no power. My car had to be towed home. Very dangerous situation.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the battery and the low power mode warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed a burning odor coming through the vents from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to napleton's mid rivers chrysler (4951 veterans memorial pkwy, st peters, mo 63376, phone number: (636) 936-3669) where it was diagnosed that the recall part t36 failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted by the service department and was informed that they would not pay the fee for the part and would reimburse the contact when the part became available. The approximate failure mileage was 57,503. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the battery power saver and electronic stability control warning light illuminated as the radio failed. Also, the windshield wipers came on independently, the headlights shut off, the dashboard lights flashed on and off, and the brakes hesitated to stop the vehicle. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
While driving on a local freeway on saturday, september 2, 2017, the battery symbol on the dashboard of my 2011 dodge charger r/t lit up.upon arriving home there was a very strong burning smell coming from the engine.that very same day there was a safety recall notice, reference number: 32343087, in my mail from fiat chrysler automobiles (fca), po box 218008, auburn hills mi 48321-8008 stating that the alternator was defective and to not drive the car until the problem was fixed as the car might catch on fire.the notice further stated that a replacement alternator was not available and there was no known date when one would be available.on october 20, 2017, almost 2 months and not hearing from dodge, i had dimano mike's automotive, 1640 s. Santa fe st., unit a, santa ana, ca 92705 replace my alternator at a cost of $903.19.on october 24, 2017 i mailed to fca customer assistance the invoice and credit card receipt for this repair.it was delivered on october 30, 2017.as of this date, november 10, 2017, i have not been reimbursed for this repair.
I was driving home and a message came up that said battery saver mode. When i stopped at a red light and pulled off the car started to shut down. The car shut completely down but luckily i was next to a parking lot and was able to pull in.
There is a recall for 2011 dodge chargers concerning a wiring harness that effects the low beam headlights.for some reason, only certain models were included in the recall.my model (r/t) is not included in the recall but i'm having the exact same problem that is listed in the recall. The recall number is po8
Audio went off,then ac went off,then car cut off ,wouldn't restart/buy new battery,car start to smoke from alternator.
Drove up to a transmountain rest stop to enjoy the view, start smelling an electrical burning smell other cars were there so i didn't think it would be a car i have only had for a year (3 year old car)..hour later i go back to my car to leave and when i press the button to start, all i hear is a click then silence, nothing is on so i try again and once again nothing..got out and popped my hood open and there i saw my alternator all fried up and smoking, no longer covered in warranty so it cost me $700 to replace the alternator and the battery it killed when it fried.
Low beam headlight went out. Changed it and the very next day went out again. Looked to see the harness was burnt. High beams work fine. Checked to see if it had a recall, chrysler said no. Will be contacting my lawyer since i've noticed everyone has been having the same issue. I think every dodge charger will have this problem and there are too many for them to recall, so they are going to get a gang of $ off of repairs.
My 2011 dodge charger has been back to the dealer several times for various recalls. The first recall was for a defective wiring harness that caused fused to trip.the repair corrected the problem for a short time but the fuses continue to trip.the latest recall is for an alternator problem. The vehicle was operating properly until the alternator light came on.the vehicle lost steering and then all power after the alternator light came on.the vehicle was towed to the dealer. Who is replacing the alternator.they claim the battery is "shorted" and must be replaced.they claim that battery is not included in the recall.
3/9/13 - vehicle in for oil change.battery saver mode message displayed on dash 2 miles down the road.pulled over to check owner's manual which states immediate vehicle service required.to airpark dodge dealership approx 7 miles down the road and power steering failure and then engine stalls while making left turn through intersection.had both my children ages 2 and 5 in the vehicle at the time and thankfully no on coming traffic during the turn.3/12/13 - alternator and battery replaced at airpark dodge.4/23/13 (35,690 miles) - vehicle back to airpark dodge for another battery saver mode message.source could not be found, no repairs made.7/25/14 (47,900 miles) - battery saver mode message, no dash lights, no a/c, no power steering, no headlights while doing 30 mph.vehicle to airpark dodge again on 7/29/14.
My family had finished a 1 hour long drive on a very hot day (100 deg).we stopped at one place and were leaving.we were driving out of the parking lot approx. 20 mph when the car started making a noise.abs light came on, battery light came on, and car went into battery saving mode.my kids and i smelled an electrical and smoke smell.we stopped car immediately and opened hood.smoke was pouring out of the alternator.i turned the car off and it continued to smoke for a few minutes.if the car was left running im sure it would have caught on fire completely.car left my family and i stranded...im not very happy with dodge.car only has 48000 miles.dodge does not want to cover cost and im finding out their have been many complaints for this same problem.it is a dangerous and obviously a common problem that should be recalled.
My car front halogen lights keep going out in motion or sitting still on any type of street.i have to turn them off wait a minute and then turn them back on.we have spent thousand of dollars at the dodge house to get this fixed and they have stated there is not recall in place at this time. We have to run the fog lights at night just to keep from wrecking. They ask on one of the question, when did this happen. Its been happening since we bought the car. The blind spot warning is working every once in a while also.
First of all i had to replace my battery last month which i thought was the problem, which cost me $185.i have now learned that the problem is my alternator.i was turning onto my street and my brake light and traction control light started blinking and i could smell something burning.i immediately pulled into my driveway because my 10 month granddaughter was strapped into her car seat and i was scared because i could smell something burning. I went to the trunk because this is where the battery is located could not smell anything there.i went and opened the hood on the car and could smell something burning.could not tell where the smell was coming from, but knew it was from under the hood.the next morning i went out to see about my car and nothing would work could not unlock the doors or anything. Discovered it is the alternator due to the fact of placing a jump box on the vehicle and as soon as the positive was removed the car killed and would not function.i am just thankful thati was not on the highway when this happened because my granddaughter and i could have both been seriously injured.i had just turned off of highway 75 in plaquemine.
On my daily routine home, out of the blue, my esc light comes on. Immediately im concerned and notice some loss of power. No less than a minute later my abs light comes on as well! so i pull over and shut off the car and thencut it back on, no luck. The car starts but the engine won't cut on and both lights are still on. So i cut it off again and wait a few then attempt to cut it onagain and it getsworse! the car reads "no key detected" and then completely shuts off. So i immediately assume the battery is dead and call my brother for a jump. He comes and jumps me and no success. The driver info still reads "no key detected". So now im left wondering what's gone wrong. I had it towed to the dealership for service andnotice that this vehicle has already been serviced for an esc/abs light recall back in may of 2012. So this leads me to believe that this is a serious electrical issue. Like some other owners i too also have a burnt out passenger side headlights wiring and definitely expressed my concerns if that could be causing an uneven power distribution. Its so disappointing. This is the second time in 3 months my car has been brought in for major service. Frankly i no longer feel confident behind the wheel of my vehicle. Winter is fast approaching and don't want to get stuck on the side of the road with no power and no heat. Minor issues are one thing but major issues on a late model car is alarming. Im certainly not happy and really am at the tipping point of surrendering this vehicle. At this point what else am i to do?!
While driving the battery saver mode came on, after that the abs warning light came on.then power to the radio was cut out and the ac fan speed started jumping sporadically until shutting down as well.then the speedometer fell to 0 even though i was traveling at a constant rate.once stopped in a parking lot the car went completely dead and i was unable to restart the vehicle and had to have it towed. There was a burning smell coming from under the hood and also a whining noise could be heard from inside the cabin prior to the failure. The alternator did have to be replaced.
Driving at night, all of sudden, smelt a burning smell coming through the a/c.next morning, when i started my car, the battery saver light came on.drove to work and parked.when i came back on lunch break, the power saver light, abs light, seat belt light, and traction light came on dash board, and car shut down.had to get towed to dodge dealership.bad alternator.cost to replace $804.00.dodge consumer assistance stated that dodge would not cover the cost of the alternator of my 2011 dodge charger.this is apparently a manufacturer default.never buying another dodge again.this is my 6th time having this car in the shop, after owning it for 2.7 years.when the head light went out, dodge stated they wouldn't replace it, so had to pay over $500.00 out of pocket for replacement.then got a recall, and dodge only reimbursed half of my out of pocket.
I was driving home at hwy speed (70mph) when all of a sudden my ac start blowing hot then the abs light came on then the antislide light came on. I slowed down to sixty then my speeddometer started jumpingfrom 0 to 80 then it stopped working totally. As i tried to get in the slow lane, smoke started coming out of somewhere.by this time the engine was making a loud noise an all my electrical items were blank.the car was pretty much costing at this point. I called a two dodge dealerships as i waited on a tow an they immdiately said it was the alternator an the issue is common with the 2011 dodge chargers.. My issue is, since the dealership knows this an they areconstantly repairing the alternator,then why havent dodge recalled the part..i know the dealershop has to order the parts through them (dodge).if i wasnt able to coast to the right before my steering colum lock,things would have been bad. I am a single mom who now has to pay 500 plus for the part on top of labor.. Plus being without transportation for almost a weekdue to a bad alternator on a 2 1/2year old car.
Recall t36:my ar cut off on me while i was driving due to the recall on the alternator and power steering.my car has been in the shop for 3 weeks and i finally got a call back today.the recall department told me i would have to pay for the repairs and then submit to them for reimbursement.i have argued about having to pay out of pocket for a recall.also they are trying to give me a alternator that still is not the permanent fix.so this alternator could still go out on me while i am driving like the first time.when the car cut off i had just gotten off the highway.thank god i was not on the highway still because the car just shut completely down.i had no power when the car shut down and i ended up running up on the curb trying to stop the car.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I was driving the car and all of the electrical parts inside the car started flickering and eventually cut off in the middle of driving. I attempted to use the battery jumper kit i have and it would only work long enough to get the car in neutral to give it a push. Now no part of the car works unless connected to an alternate source of power.
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph the headlight were activated, the suddenly the passenger's side low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed that the headlight wiring harness overheated and would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. Js
Without warning while driving at highway speeds i began to smell a plastic melting smell.almost immediately the radio shut off and i got a "battery saver mode" message.within seconds the car's engine quit.when the engine stopped so did all power to the controls including steering and brakes.when got the car to the side of the road i could see visible blue smoke coming from the front of the passenger's side engine compartment.popped the hood and identified that the smoke was coming from the alternator.car would not start again.had towed to shop and alternator is shot.apparently there is a 2 to 3 week back order due to high demand related to failed alternators.i could have been killed or killed others easily when i lost power at highway speed.
My vehicle started making a whining noise and i started smelling something burning, the battery saver mode came on and the abs and i turned the vehicle off and popped the hood and my alternator is fried less than 60,000 miles on the vehicle and it won't start or i can't jump it. I was sitting in a parking lot and my car is still in that parking lot right now
Alternator shorted out, causing car to stop running while driving.short in alternator also ruined battery.
6/19/15 the car was taken to the dealer originally for a recall on the alternator.after the job was completed i drove the car home and had trouble shutting it off.after shifting it through the gears several times it shut off.the next day i had the same problem.i took it to the dealer the next weekend and they could not replicate the problem.i took the car home and it shut off fine. The next day the problem started again.i took it back to the dealer and this time they were able to replicate the problem and was told to shift it through the gears and it would be fine.also told that the only way to shut the car off was to remove a fuse to the fuel injection.truly not an acceptable answer.7/13/15 the car wouldn't shut offat all.drove it to the dealer and it's been there ever since.i have been told several different things by the dealer, lithia dodge, medford, or.the latest is an actual dodge corporate engineer is supposed to call them back.not exactly sure how a car can be designed without an alternate way to shut it off if the push button start and stop does not work.the dates are approximate as my paperwork is in the car.
2011 dodge charger drivers side low beam headlight went out during low visibility, further investigation revealed the wiring harness leading up to thebulb overheated and is resulting in intermittent operation. It is sometimes possible to manually move wires to get the headlight back on but eventually it goes back out. Head light has been replaced a couple of times but this is not the root cause, root cause is something is causing the wires to overheat.
I currently own a 2011 dodge charger and i got into my car and noticed that all of the lights were on in the dash board from the wind shield wipers, power steering service light was flashing, brake lights i mean every light was on. I took the car to the dealer because i purchased the car december 2012 and i remember the dealer saying that i had the previous owners warranty but to find out i only had the power train warranty and was told that i had to pay $120.00 just for a diagnostic. My husband was furious and took the car to another shop and they stated that the car just needed fuses when all of the fuses were replaced all of the lights went off but the power steering went all the way out so now i have not been able to drive my car until i can get the money to see what is wrong with the power steering it is unfortunate that my car has been sitting up for 2 months now. A fairly new car and i am having these problems this is just crazy i check the dodge website for recalls and i didn't see anything.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle went into battery saver mode without warning. The contact stated that the forward collision warning system, anti-lock braking system, and electronic stability control became disengaged. The contact stated that there was also an abnormal smoke odor coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle, opened the hood, and noticed that the alternator was on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
Low beam headlight wiring harness, over heated and causehead lights to go out.
This is the second alternator in two years both burned up. Charger 2011 model sucks big time. So many problems with this car. Chrysler should recall the alternator. I know others are having the same problem...updated 07/23/14 the consumer stated the day the alternator burned up, the vehicle was loosing power while driving. There was a burning smell. The radio and dashboard grew dim and then went blank. The rear tire had to be replaced every 2-3 months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where they agreed something was wrong, for the tires to be wearing prematurely. She was told, it was the tow-bar, and the repair cost was $640. However, the dealer paid half of the repair. After the repair, the rear tires still needed to be replaced, every 2-3 months. The cruise control worked for about two months. The driver side head lights burned out every two weeks. Updated 1/14/2015
While driving, "battery saver mode" message came up. From here, i could smell something coming from under the hood. Then the abs light and traction control light came on. Was able to get it home, before trying to drive it again later after jumping it and it was completely dead. Was able to finally jump it long enough to get out of my driveway and into the street so it could be towed. Brought it to my dealership and they said it was a bad alternator. It is only a 2011 and has over 50k miles.
Driving at highway speeds, lost alelectrical followed by loss of power steering, was able to exit and park in a chain store parking lot. Towed to dealership and diagnosed as a bad alternator. This alternator failure also caused the battery to fail. Fortunate that it was close to a dodge dealership f or repair. Investigation shows this is a common problem. Needs to recalled.
While driving down the highway every indicator on my vehicle dash lit up which caused some alarm and confusion for his driver. Approximately 30 seconds later, the radio completely shut off and the phone charger in my outlet proceeded to blink.the rpm indicator went up to 3 and a jerking motion ensued. I proceeded down the highway into a left turning lane so that i may get off the highway. Fortunately, my car made the turn and my destination was only about 1.5 miles further. While proceeding down a side street i noticed my headlights were out, but was luckily two houses away from my destination and coasted into the drive, noticing that i had no power. After turning off the car, i was unable to get any electrical response. All interior lights were of and the trunk would not open nor would the car lock. I plan on contacting the dealer as i have read several complaints against the 2011 dodge charger alternator.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
While driving the abs/esc lights came on, there was a high pitched whine, the ac went off along with the radio. Car went into battery save mode. Power steering was lost. The car was put into park and then it died.there was smoke and a strong burning electrical/wiring smell. The car had to be towed. The alternator was fried, along with the battery. (the alternator supplies power for the vehicle while the engine is running, and it also recharges the battery). Major oversight by dodge or sneaky racket (alternator can only be purchased through dodge). The 2011-2012 models do not have an adequate size alternator to sufficiently supply the electrical load of the electronic components that are in the vehicle, causing the alternator to cease prematurely and run off the battery (also ceasing the battery) until the car slowly shuts down.replacement of both the alternator and battery are needed, only to go out prematurely again. (example:when you upgrade your cars sound system you are adding components that pull additional power that in turn puts an extra tax on your alternator and battery to work harder/more often to keep up). A recall is definitely in order or dodge needs to manufacture an upgrade kit for replacement of parts. This is a major safety issue and a financial burden on owners. The average cost for dodge to replace the alternator with a re-manufactured alternator is between $750-$900 (labor included) w/ 1yr warranty.this fix typically lasts for 1-2yrs if you are lucky.
Driver side low beam light went out. Tried replacing the bulb, which was much more difficult than anticipated so, decided to take it to the dodge dealer i purchased the car from.received a call from the service department only to be told that it was not the bulb but was the entire wiring mechanism and the wires had "melted".i have been a loyal dodge customer for many year, despite many difficulties with other dodge models.most recent, this headlight issue, not covered under any recall (even after reading all these complaints) and i am over my 36,000 mile warranty, i am extremely disappointed in chrysler!not only because of the cost of this repair, but now i worry that if the heat is enough to melt the wires, what happens the next time i am driving and the wires actually catch fire?guess chrysler will issue a recall once someone is severely injured or worse case dead because of this issue!
As i turned off a main street towards a residential area, i got a low battery indicator on my dash and all of a sudden my radio turned off by itself and my car began to make a winding type noise and then my traction indicator and other indicators lit up on my dashboard. The car stalled and began to smoke under the hood. I could not turn the car on, close the windows or open the truck or even get it in a gear that i could push the car, it was completely locked up and posed a real danger especially if i had been on the freeway! i had the car towed and was advised the alternator needed replacement. I noticed other complaints with almost identical issues as what i experienced with my car. I don't understand why my vehicle is not on the recall list but it needs to be. My car barely has 50,000 miles and is only 4 years old.
The battery saver light came on while driving. The engine light also came on and the abs light only while turning the wheel. Stopped and shut off the car. It smelled like a electrical burning coming threw the vents went out to opened the hood and saw alot of smoke coming from the alternator. Looks like it was on fire!! got back into the car and had not power to anything. Battery was dead. Could not get into the truck to check and disconnect the battery. Had to jump the battery to open the truck to disconnect the battery. Got a alternator from the dealer, the only place i could get it, the auto parts stores do not stock them. I guess its too expensive!!! it cost me 570.00 for the alternator and i put it on my self. Charged the battery and started the car all good, no problems.. I was lucky thecar did not burn up...
I have a 2011 dodge charger rt. The alternator failed without warning as i was driving. I lost control of the car because the power steering was gone. There was no power in the car. There was a small electrical fire under the hood. All of these things are covered under recall p60/nhtsa 14v-634 for 2011 through 2014 model year dodge durango, chrysler 300,dodgechallenger,dodgecharger and 2012through2014modelyear jeepgrand cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine and a 160 amp alternator. The same behavior exists in my vehicle, which has a 5.7-liter engine. I believe this is an oversight by the manufacturer. If you perform a google search you will find that many people with the 'hemi' model charger for that year range have the same problem. I could have been killed if i was driving on the freeway. Please look into this.
Driving on the highway at 50 mph and saw the abs light and traction control light come on, then the car said battery saver mode. After that it died on the side of the road and nothing would come on. I had no hazards lights that would work. I was totally helpless. I thought the car was on fire due to the extreme smell of burning wires. Upon further investigation it was the alternator that burnt up and put the car compltly out of service. Dodge is aware of this problem but said it is not warrantied and is not a safety issue. I think being stranded on the side of the road with no way of warning other drivers with safety hazards is really a safety issue. Thank god that is was not night time and that i was not on the interstate.
The low beam headlamps had a shortage in the wiring harness.the dealership replaced the passenger side and three months later the driver side started shorting out with the same issue.a friend of mine had the same exact issue in a brand new 2011 charger and replaced both lamps in a similar fashion.i was told by the dealership that this issue was a problem for a few more customers.it is a recall for a police charger, but not a regular charger.
Bought 2011 charger in july, 2014.on october 22nd, i noticed a funny smell, but could not locate.on october 24, my car started making a whining sound that got louder over next 3 miles.i pulled over to a parking lot, notice smoke coming from under hood.i lift hood and see oil leaking out of timing chain cover onto alternator. My car shut off, won't start, and battery saver mode light flashing, gauges acting weird, and lights dimming.after about 15 minutes, i started car to get home with it, drove maybe 2 miles and car started to melt down including wipers coming on, radio on and off, door buzzers coming on, instrument panel light on and off, lights flashing, air bag warnings, etc. This continued for next couple miles until a complete shut down right at the railroad tracks!i barely got out of lane.after about 10 minutes, i got car to start and made it over the tracks to a parking lot.my husband came, called dodge dealership, they sent tow truck that took it to dealership.service manager called us 5 days later, said it was alternator and they would fix for $850.my husband said no, we're not paying because of recall issued on october 8th, that they needed to repair for free with better quality parts, and that i needed a rental until my car was fixed, or they could by my car back because we don't feel safe in it.service manager denied recall, said it was media hype, and that he would have sales manager call us.we did not hear back from dodge service department until february 10, 2015, when they informed rental company they were not paying bill for my rental for last 4 months, even though my car still not fixed and in same parking space at dealership it's been in since oct. 24.i called and made report to chrysler corp. And now is a case under special investigations, which was supposed to be settled in 2 business days.still waiting!shameful!
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 25 mph or lower and made a loud noise when the accelerator pedal was depressed.the contact indicated that the abs sensor, traction control sensor, the gauges illuminated before the instrument cluster shorted without warning. The contact indicated that as the vehicle reduced speed it stalled and was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The contact was included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v634000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact was waiting on a remedy from the manufacturer to determine when the dealer would repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,600.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the battery power save mode warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the battery and alternator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that fuel fumes were present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that a seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the fuel pump and fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.
Got pulled over by police for having right front headlight out.did some research and found that this was a common problem with the wiring harness. Sure enough, when i wiggled the wire, the light came on, so the bulb is good but the wiring is bad.seems this is a common problem, dodge should be taking care of this.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the headlights failed. In addition, the abs and esc warning lights illuminated. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) but the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The car radio stopped and powered itself off.theabs and traction control light flashed on the dashboard.i stopped at an intersection and powered the car off to hopefully reset the system.the car would not start.i had to have it towed.no power to the battery and therefore the hazard lights would not work either.the mechanic identified the issue as the alternator.i see an open investigation into my model car.please include my vehicle in as one of the failures.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the electrical system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not offer any further assistant. The vehicle failure mileage was 60,613. ...updated 08/29/17
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the air conditioner failed and the windows and doors would not open. In addition, the speedometer malfunctioned and all of the warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred two occasions. The second time the failure occurred the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The vin wasnot available.
As i turned to pull in my driveway, all at once the abs light and stability control light illuminated on my dash, the powersteering quit working, all at the same time the vehicle had begun making a loud high pitched humming noise with smoke coming from under the hood that had a very intense burning, electrical type smell.then the dash flashed that the car was in battery saver mode, subsequently dying altogether. Upon having towed the car to a dodge dealership, the service department informed me that i needed to a) replace the alternator b) replace the belt and c) replace the battery because the alternator caused it to go bad.the total for all repairs will be $1224.i still don't have the vehicle back, but i've done extensive research online and learned that there is a recall (recall number p60) involving some 2011-2014 model year dodge chargers and their alternators.seeing as my vehicle is a 2011, and i am having this exact issue, i need to know why my vehicle was not included in the original recall.having alternator failure when my vehicle is only 4 years old is unacceptable, not to mention, it is incredibly unsafe to lose powersteering, abs and esc as the vehicle smolders for hours even after completely dying.
I was driving along fine going 35 miles per hour. Suddenly my vehicle begin to stall and start smelling something burning without any type of warning my car just went completely dead.call toll truck he try to boost it off and he stated it had a dead charge. Had to assist tow truck driver to push car to be towed to nearest dealership. They had to change my alternator and battery and it took them until sept 23, 2014 to return my vehicle.i am afraid of driving my vehicle to far because i do not know whether this with happen again without any warning or whether the problem is fix. It also turn out my vehicle was not on the recall due to different size alternator. I will be cautious where i will travel.the cost of replacing my alternator and battery was 1181.48. And also when i got my vehicle back from dodge service department my review mirror on windshield was broken and damage had to file insurance claim to get that replace.
First issue(s) occured in may of 2011 and have continued to date. Over 25 visits to 2 dealerships for fixes, and no one can get a fix on it. First, it was the passive entry door handles, which have occurred 5 times and 5 fixes since last year. Second issue was the power shutdown for the car, 3 dead batteries, and several issues concerning the uconnect system shutting down during driving. There has been a relentless amount of suspension and braking issues occurring. The issues include having to replace warped rotors, uneven balding tires(twice now), abs failing and traction control failing, uneven door seams, flaking and chipping paint(especially between body panels), and now brakes again grinding sideways in the calipers. There has been so many issues, that i had to contact a lawyer, which is now presently on it's 97th day of submittal to get this vehicle rectified. I've also had the vehicle in the chrysler star customer satisifaction program since jan. Of 2012 at 8,012 miles and they were not able to warranty the rotor issue, which has forced us to have the rotors changed it at another service, not being a dodge dealer. The car is currently being looked at for bad sway bar link bushings and several other bushings showing dry rot prematurely. I've also experienced the trunk poping open in mid driving, which has been the only thing besides the 5th door handle replacement that has worked since purchasing it. Recently, the cars transmission would not shift out of 2nd gear and was forced to pull over and restart it on a major highway.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact replaced the battery. In addition, while driving the vehicle, an abnormal odor entered the interior. It was determined that the alternator assembly was on fire. The fire extinguished on its own. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system), which addresses the 160 amp. The contact had an 180 amp and experienced the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Mil light came on starting flashes lost power while i'm driving took it the dealership they can't find what's wrong ... Light will go away and come back repeat the same exact thing ...both fog lights are completely out change the bulbs still out have to be wiring over heating.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Had a strong smell of electrical fire followed by battery light and battery saver mode, then shortly after they whole car shut down all the electrical systems and engine while driving on a 4 lane divided highway with my daughter in the car.upon checking found the alternator had burnt out and it was not charging the battery.upon changing the alternator and had no issues.however i do not believe a five-year-old car shouldn't need an alternator!not to mention after i first bought it they changed every computer in the car and every module in the car due to an electrical issue!i'm scared to parkette in my garage because of all the electrical problems!
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the headlight bulb continuously overheated and caused the wiring harness to become melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the failure and notified her that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a winding noise and the anti-lock brake system, traction control,and battery warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over in a parking spot and noticed smoke emerging from the alternator area. The contact had to pour water to extinguish the fire. The contact re-entered the vehicle and there was no electrical power. The police and fire departments were not present. There were no injuries. The contact called the dealer (north olmsted dodge/jeep in north olmsted, ohio) who stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 60 mph, the save battery, traction control, and the abs warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned that the front headlights became inoperable and the windshield wipers operated independently. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Safety concerns that effect vehicle control, egress and value.steering has loud grinding sound and becomes hard to turn. Uconnect and electrical occasional problems; trunk opens by itself, you can hear the relay click and release the trunk, door handles do not unlock the car, airbag light comes on and goes off after restarting, uconnect control touch screen not functioning, dash lights stay on even when the car is locked and all other lights off.
I was driving approx. 35 mph to grocery store and a 'battery saver mode' message came on.i made it to the store and when i came back out, car started fine.within 1 minute the same message appeared, then the radio shut itself off, then the air went out.i started to look for a place to pull over and then i started to smell a burning smell.while trying to get out of the roadway, the car slowed down and i barely made it out of traffic.i turned the engine off, sat for about 10 minutes and tried to start it again --nothing.had to get dealer to come tow it.when i made it to dealership they told me it was probably the alternator as that's a common problem with the chargers.i asked how many have they replaced and they said lots and lots.i was without my car for 2 days to get it repaired.this cost me not only hundreds of dollars to have it repaired, but also car rental for the 2 days.i bought this car brand new, only 18 miles on it and in 2 years i'm having this large of a repair?since then i've read several complaints of the same thing happening to others, on various websites.how many more have to be replaced before a recall is issued???
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle and noticed that the battery warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove home and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (evans arena chrysler dodge jeep ram, 924 shiloh springs rd, dayton, oh 45415) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy until march of 2018. 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 manufacturer was contacted at 800-992-1997 and confirmed that the parts were to become available only in march of 2018. The approximate failure mileage was 95,500. Vin tool confirms parts not available....updated 10/19/17 consumer stated on 8/27/17 she was driving on the road and car just stopped running. Updated 7/18/18
I have replaced the driver side headlamp 2 times now found the connector charred and brittle. I purchased the vehicle in january 2014 and saw lamp replacement done by the dealership i bought it from in the carfax so 3 times this bulb has been replaced since january. This is a potential fire hazard and chrysler needs to address this problem. I happen to work for chrysler and am an electrician and know the potential of the problem. The problem is a loose connection which cause excessive heat. I put dielectric grease on the connector to help with the condition. Time will only tell if this helps. I also have gotten a battery saver message which leads me to believe the alternator is about to go not to happy!!.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the dashboard lights failed to illuminate, the radio cut off, and the gauges failed to operate. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
While i was driving to work my radio went out and abs lights and what not started flashing. My car died and i pulled to the side of the road. I could smell something burning that smelled electrical. I popped open the hood and seen the alternator smoking. I just took my car in for an oil change the day prior. I'm sure if there was something wrong they could of told me. Dodge doesn't support their equipment. I'm sure i am not the first person this has happen to. They need to be investigated for their alternators.
Battery saver mode code message came on. Radio shut off. Abs light flashed. Steering became rigid. Took to shop, alternator and battery needed replaced.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was a random electrical failure with the vehicle. The low beam headlights randomly shorted out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times, but they could not replicate or diagnose the failure. The bulbs were replaced several times, but the failure progressed. The dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting), but the failure recurred. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The dealer was uncertain of when the manufacturer would supply the parts. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
As i was driving i smelled a burning odor and also noticed my vehicle going into a battery protect mode...radio, air conditioner shut off. I immediately pulled off the road and looked under the hood and smoke was coming from the alternator. I entered my vehicle and the vehicle had no power at all to start it to move it or get it out of gear.
On engine start i heard a whine come from the engine. Popped the hood and it sounded like it was dead center of the engine block. I took it to the shop the next day and they said the bearings in the alternator were going bad. It's a newer low mileage car, hard to find a alternator lower than $500. While waiting for the order to come in i started the car in the garage and the language on the screens are in german abs and traction lights are on and now the alternator is smoking. Very disappointed in the service of dodge and the fact that many other people are experiencing the same problem should be a red flag for them.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that various warning lamps illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle and it was towed to the authorized dealer. The technician replaced the alternator assembly. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received a notification letter for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The recall repair was not performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. Upon starting the vehicle, smoke was detected and fire appeared under the hood. The contact extinguished the fire and disconnected the battery. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the wire and dash harness needed to be replaced. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 200,000. The vin was invalid.
Alternator problem. Drove car around corner leaving my house and starting running bad. Dash lit up with "running on backup battery". Drove back into driveway. Car wont start.
Sometimes when i'm driving the volume on the radio jumps up higher causing a distraction. Its been going on for two years.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the front passenger's side headlight continuously failed. The contact replaced the bulb multiple times but the failure was recurring. Additionally, the contact found that the low beam headlight wiring harness was melted into the bulb fixture. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers:12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) or 12v197000 (electrical system , service brakes, air).the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected for diagnosis of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40000.
My low beam headlights have went out over 5 times this year. I replaced the light at my expense every time. I took my car to a car shop to have the headlights replaced only to find out the bulb harnesses were burnt up.i took my car to the dealer to have the burnt up bulb harnesses replaced because that's what the remedy is and i was told my car could not be fixed with out payment. They stated that the recall was for a different car. My vin # only showed the abs/esc, door handle, and airbag harness needed to be replaced. From the look of it other people are having this same issue. Chrysler needs to be held accountable to correct this issue. The issue occurred due to the abs/esc system which was recalled.
There has been a recall on my alternator. However, before the recall, the alternator failed and caused me sudden stop almost resulting in accident. I had to pay out of pocket for repair, tow truck and lost work. I need to file a claim for recovery.
Wiring harness on low beam passenger side headlight failed (shorted out), causing visibility issues while driving.this same issue has occurred on the charger police cars and dodge has issued a recall for them, but the passenger cars are not included in the recall.
The alternator had a complete failure. Waited 2&1/2 hrs for wrecker to tow to dealership only to be told the dealership had a locked gate and the tow company could not drop car there. Had towed to the house instead and the next day began the process for repairs. 36 month warranty expired in may 2014 and this occurred july 31, 2014. Car only has 26,138 miles of usage. Alternator is not available at any parts house, only at dodge dealership (if it can be found there, i had to drive 230 miles roundtrip to get one). Replace it myself because dodge customer assistance center told me they would help me with 'part' of the labor fee if i paid an additional tow fee to get the car to their dealership. I believe the amperage rating for this alternator is too low to support the electronics in the 2011 dodge charger. Total estimated expenses to fix this problem is $927.85.
Sitting at a stop light, my dashboard flashed battery saver.i thought it was maybe my key fab since i wasn't having any other issues. When i got home, i tried to lock and set the alarm with the key fab and it wouldn't work. I tried locking my doors manually, and it wouldn't work that way either. Finally after several attempts (and thinking for sure it was the key fab) the car locked manually. My husband took the car out the next day to test it and heard a whining from under the hood and said battery saver was flashed on the screen as well, after he changed the key fab battery. He looked under the hood and said he thinks it is the alternator. Did some research the next day and found out there is a recall on alternator due to be announced on 11/29/14.
When driving the car it started flashing the abs brake light and traction control light, then the steering became very hard to do then it went into battery saving mode and the battery light came on.all of this happened without warning while driving.was told by dodge the alternator went out and that the v8's were not covered under the recall only the v6's even though mine did the same as the ones under recall.
My alternator went out around 45k miles in 2013/2014.i had it replaced; it has since been recalled, but dodge refused to acknowledge the issue when it was brought in even though there was a strong smell of something electrical burning along with a loss in electrical power.in 2016, at around 75k miles, fuel started leaking from just in front of the rear passenger-side tire.the gasket between the tank and pump was replaced.after the next fill up, the leak became worse.i had the car towed to another shop.when the tow truck driver was driving it onto the truck, gas was spraying downward with a good amount of pressure.the second shop also suspected the gasket due to the design of the fuel system.they also replaced it, but the leak persisted.after further investigation, the fuel pump assembly had developed a crack.i don't appreciate the thought of driving something that could catch on fire or worse.apparently, the fuel system was "redesigned" post 2011 models.dodge refuses to acknowledge that a fuel system issue can result in a major hazard.an oil change shop even commented on the strong gas smell and warned of the danger.
Several times, the car has stalled while driving. I have had to come to a complete stop, restart the engine and it has gone away. In the last 18 months i have noticed on random occasions, when doing a left turn, it feels like the power steering is no longer working, and this only happens on left turns. Finally, i have some strange electrical issues happening, sometimes my left low beam will work, other days it won't. Now the sound to the speakers have stopped, and then today, i left to go to work, my car won't start, all i have is an illuminated etc light and nothing. I have tried getting dodge to look at it repeatedly, it is clearly a wiring electrical fault, they keep telling me nothing is under real, and i keep putting money after money into the car, and i think its going to get me hurt one day.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the key fob became inoperable and failed to unlock the doors or start the vehicle. The failure occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 1,500. The vin was not available.
Driving on the road at about 75 mph (the speed limit at the time) in the middle of nowhere texas, my electrical systems started to shut down. The first thing we noticed turn off was the audio system and it wouldn't turn back on, then the climate control system. I checked the messages on my dashes message center and it told me the vehicle was in battery saver mode. Shortly thereafter (maybe another minute or two) the abs and traction control indicators came on and all my gauges (speedometer and whatnot) all dropped to zero. The car was still in motion and we were lucky enough to find a road to pull off at (though we were no where near anything at the time). At that point i noticed the power steering, locks, windows, and anything electric went on the car too. After we turned off the car, it would not restart. After dealing with chrysler and getting myself, my family, and my car back from midland to austin, it turns out the alternator went on it. This should not be an issue this early (approximately 26,000 miles) in the life of my car. Hopefully this gets added to the ongoing investigation (nhtsa action number: pe14022) for this issue.
Front passenger side low beam headlight molex (harness) disfigured and inoperable.apparently the partfailed due to an overheated bulb harness connector, similar to nhtsa campaign #12v042000, and chrysler recall number m01.
Driving to get on highway and got a message on my car dashboard saying im in battery save mode. So got my speed up to about 70 and my car light and power steering and windshield wiper came on. My power steering locked up on the highway think god i was on the highway simi by myself. But i just brought the car and the dodge company is charge everyone who has this problem with this particular car 800 dollars to fix even through these are horrible alternators and they know it. Reading online where cars are burning up because of this problem and the dodge company tells you everything is fine and its not but this car really need to be investigatedabout their horrible alternators and the consequences when this problem occurs. For some is it not pretty and its unsafe when you see battery save mode because you don't know hole long before your car burn up and not trying to get to that point. This is really make me regret a dodge product after this thanks.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experience a failure.
On 95 south in middle of right hand lane auto just dies - first radio - then hot air blows and then completely shuts down leaving me no hazard lights - highway busy - called 911 and fhp after 45 minutes road ranger came out - because vehicle had locked itself down unable to get it into neutral so fhp had to drag the car into apex so that a flatbed truck could be brought in.i was on the side of the highway - car was completely dark - time was midnight so cars were speeding by.i am being told alternator and battery and tire rod damage.also because road ranger had to move my car off highway for safety of all - there was damage to tire rod and dodge should pay for this as it is a system situation when alternator goes system shuts down.the situation was 10 times more serious due to the complete shutdown in the middle of the most dangerous and busiest highways in south florida.there was absolutely no time to pull over or get off the road.
In october if 2014, the battery completely failed suddenly without warning, i had to replace it with a new one with more cranking amps! since that time the car has been hesitantly starting at times and would seem to lose power! the abs light came on and the cruise control stopped working. Then on december 25,2015 the car began to lose power, the battery saver mode came on and the car completely stalled while driving on the highway at a speed of 45 mph! the alternator which is a 160amp and same model as those in the recall for the 3.6l engine failed completely! my car is a 5.7 l hemi!
The following are issues i'm having with my vehicle:1. The headlights had to be replaced due the light socket being melted. I researched the matter and it appears that the 2011 chargers 3.6l have a problem where the wire harness melts for the low beam lights. The mechanic told me that this was a fire hazard. 2. The alternator went bad at 64,000 miles in which it completely killed my battery. Now i have replaced the headlights, battery, and alternator. What is chrysler waiting on to recall these issues? apparently this year make and model has electrical issues. Do we need to wait until several consumers have accidents or maybe die before someone does something about vehicles and their recalls? other manufacturers like toyota, gmc have had many accidents and deaths and now after almost a decade they are recalling the vehicles. I have 2 small kids that commute to school in my vehicles daily. These issues need to be recalled.
I was sent a safety recall notice in may 2014.i called the gurnee dodge dealer i may to schedule the appointment and make sure they had the parts.first they told me that my car didn't need to be repaired.then they said they would call me when the parts came in.i have been calling and they have been blowing me off. My car still has not been repaired.there is a defect with the headlight wiring.
My vehicle was parked under my carport for approximately 35-40 minutes. I came out got in the car and seen smoke coming from the passenger visor. I pulled the visor down and it burst into flames. I jumped out of the vehicle ran back in the house called 911 and started applying water but the flames kept coming back. Then finally after several attempts i put the fire out. Then the fire department came looked at the situation and left after they seen everything was secured.
Started my vehicle and as i drove away from parked, warning message (battery saving mode).abs and traction control light came on.after 2 miles, car began to smell of "electrical burning".when car stopped, all power lost.opened hood and alternator was smoking.had car towed to dodge, and am told no recall on my vin (5.7l engine), even though this is the exact problem that the 3.6l engines have and are recalled.i am seeking full reimbursement for the cost of this $786!
Right low beam has gone out three times over the past three months.after further review of the wiring connector that holds the bulb, the connector is melted and will no longer illuminate a bulb.after calling chrysler's recall to inquire as to if they will fix the issue, because there is a similar recall for the police only models, i was told no.i will have to pay out of pocket to have the entire harness and wiring replaced.this is a design defect that chrysler/dodge will not take responsibility for.due to the headlight being out, i can barely drive my car.i am unable to drive my car at night for fear of having no visibility or a collision. The recall that was sent was m01, however chrysler states that this recall is only applicable to 2011-2012 police vehicles.
My 2011 dodge charger v8 has less than 27k miles and my alternator went out last week. $619.99 later, i did research to find out there is a recall but only on the v6 engine, not the v8. I think dodge needs to include the v8's in this recall as there is no reason my alternator should have gone out this soon!!
While driving on interstate doing 65 mph (and once while doing 25 mph) my lights, stereo and speedometer went out and car speed decreased. All lights on the dash light up/flash then after a few seconds everything go back to normal.have happened several times while driving. And on two occasions the power steering fuses had to be replaced because they keep getting blown out.have had alternator exchanged at last recall. Fearful that vehicle may stop in the line of traffic on the highway! have video of incident as it was happening. No pictures
I purchase my car 9 months ago never had a problem until i took it to a dealer to get the 2 recalls fix after a week my car wouldn't turn on call them the steering wheel light show up engine light and abs too said it was the battery that dead but they charge and it was fine week later my car steering wheel lock couldn't brake because got lock too call the dealer show same lights steering abs engine lights too now they saying my hd lights was the cause for the computer to mess up call the guy who install them explain to them couldn't been the lightshe install a rely which does has any contact the cable with the computer they told me will late me know the next day still waiting for them to call me also a friend had problem too with the computer dealer try to charge him he got a lawyer dealer end up paying for everything they want to charge me 2700 for something that is not my problem hd lights been on my car for 9 months got them same day i purchase my car never had a problem until dealer put hands on iti ask different locations that put hd lights for cars like mines they said if the hd lights were install wrong it takes 3 to a week for the computer to shot down lock everything on the car no way to drive it but my car doesn't do that it turn ons only problem the steering wheel locks and brakes too sometimes wont turn on but it takes an hour and it turns but same problem the car already had a electrical problem is just dealer doesn't want to paid and looks for any excuse to make customer paid but im right everything is on file plus got proof too people that has experience on light all said same to me.
2011 dodge charger.consumer requests reimbursement for vehicle recall repairs.the consumer stated the alternator was replaced.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 72 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and seized as the abs warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was previously taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs failed. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. In addition, the driver side headlight malfunctioned. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v101000 (exterior lighting), 14v634000 (electrical system), and 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts). 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 not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 11/06/15*lj, updated 3/30/18
I have a 2011 dodge charger v6 se.well the first thing that happened was that the car went dead on my wife and 2 small children. I took it to a dealership as requested by dodge representative. They told me i had a bad alternator however i could not pay for the alternator so i requested to just pick up my vehicle. Before leaving i got the mechanic to test my battery. Turns out i had a bad battery. Problem solved but he still told me i had a bad alternator.. This was 5 months ago. Well about a month ago my tire pressure sensor light came on, then my abs and traction control lights came on and i cannot use cruise control. Was told i was eligible for a recall but i would have to pay for diagnosis and possibly repair if the problem was deemed not under recall. I am currently unemployed and cannot afford for the dealership to give me the run around again.well yesterday my wife was driving our 2 small children around and everything started cutting off while she was going down the road.she pulled off the highway thankfully just as the car cut off.i jumped the car off and used a voltmeter to check the battery as the car was running. The battery voltage was steadily declining as the car ran indicating the alternator has gone bad.after talking to dodge representative again they said i may be eligible for a reduced bill from the dealership but i would have to take it to them for them to diagnose.this car has been nothing but trouble since i got it and it has left me and my family stranded numerous times.very unhappy with dodge and the dealership. I see where you are investigating the alternator failures and i would really appreciate any help you can incur.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. Due to excessive battery drain, the battery had to be charged approximately every nine days. In addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v043000 (structure) and 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. Gillie hyde dodge chrysler jeep ram (1415 happy valley rd, glasgow, ky) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tlnew alternator was installed. Consumer stated there are still problems with electrical issues. Updated 8/30/18
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the passenger's side headlight stopped illuminating. The contact replaced the bulb but the failure recurred. The driver's side headlight also stopped illuminating. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the bulb harness connector was melted. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) however, the manufacturer advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
My 2011 dodge charger battery saving mode light is blinking on and off as well as my abs/skid control then all of the sudden my vehicle starts slowing down on the highway while going the speed of 60 mph causing the car to lock up. My wife is 8 months pregnant and i feel like that not only put her in danger but my unborn child as well. This situation i feel needs to be recalled and fix asap before someone looses a loved one over a malfunction with these vehicles. I had to get my vehicle towed to the dodge dealer who told me that my alternator went out and completely drained my battery in my car causing me to have to come out of pocket for both.i really don't drive my vehicle a lot for all these things to be happening i hope that the 2015 dodge charger is better...
Noticed the low beam headlight on the passenger side was out, went to get a new bulb and replaced it. After a few days noticed the light went out again took it in to a dodge dealership and i was told i would need to replace all wiring because the wires were melted and it would only be a matter of time before the other headlight would go out. Looked up recalls & even called the 800 number but my model is not one of the vehicles covered but its the exact problem that is happening with my car.
I was on my way home from the dealer from getting the free detail they promised me 3 days after my purchase when all of a sudden the battery saver mode comes on i make it home to grab another shirt for work i get back into the car and the radio cuts off and the air too started to blow hot and the windshield wipers went up and the traction control light comes on followed by abs light then power steering light comes on the wheel wouldn't work and the brakes went out but i didn't crash i was able to get stopped. The dealer gives me the run around so we talked to the vice president he sent a loner and picked the car up but i haven't heard anything in a week. I need this matter to be solved and i don't think i should have to pay out of pocket i believe it to be a recall. Thanks
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the battery saver warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact smelled a burning odor. As a result, the battery exploded. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Wiring harness of headlight overheated and caused harness to melt. I have no headlights. Took car to bob allen in frankfort and they informed that there is a recall for this issue but my car is not included in the recall and there is nothing that they will do. Yet this is a safety hazard and it should be fixed at no cost since they are having this issue with other cars.
I was driving my 2011 dodge charger with my children when it just completely stalled while driving approx. 50 mph. There was a odd high pitched noise and all my lights came on as well as the battery saver mode and a horrid smell came into the car. When i got the car home i opened the hood and it was smoking from the alternator. This is going to cost about $700 and it is such a young car that is well maintained so it is very frustrating and a little suspect. This was extremely scary and a major accident waiting to happen. I am just glad i was able to get to the side of the road when the engine shut down.
My passenger side low beam headlamp went out. I purchased a new bulb but when i went to replace it, i noticed that the harness attached to the bulb was scorched and melted. I replaced the harness along with the bulb. The headlight worked for a few days but no longer does. I noticed there is a recall for a similar problem but when i contacted the dealer, they informed me that my car was not part of the recall even though the problem is identical.
My dodge charger last night would not start. I got it jumped and it started, i left the cables hooked up for a while then unhooked them. After unhooking the cables the car still would run but lights started popping up on the dash, i put the car in drive and the wiper blades came on, radio turned off, battery power saver came on and all the abs lights check engine light etc came on and the car just cut off. I did a little research and comes to find out that is the alternator and this is a common issue in the 2011 to 2014 dodge chargers.
On 8/30/2014 the 2011 dodge charger was traveling at approximately 65-75 mph when the cars radio turned itself off, shortly after the radio turned off the abs, tcs and brake lights illuminated on the dash. Once these lights came on i 2011 dodge charger the vehicle and started to pull off to the side of the road, it was an uphill section and the engine has a loss of power. I put the 2011 dodge charger in park and turned the 2011 dodge charger turned itself off at which point no electronics not even the hazards would work. This was on the freeway that the vehicle died in the early morning. I opened the hood to check all the fuses and the compartment had a burnt electrical smell to it. All the fuses on the 2011 dodge charger were in working order so there was no way to diagnose the issue without the proper tools. The dealership confirmed that the alternator had shorted out and may have caused more damage than is know at this time. They are still currently working on the car. The battery is expected to be damaged also at this time.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 65-70 mph, there was an abnormal grinding noise and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dave sinclair chrysler dodge jeep ram (2326 w osage st, pacific, mo 63069, (636) 257-4055) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module (tcm) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Car went into battery saver mode while driving. Took to dealership said nothing wrong. Drove next day where all lights and wipers going off. Radio cut off and abs, traction control and e-brake lights came on. Then car began having smoky smell. Completely shut off in intersection with no recharge or ability to start up. Could not even lock doors or open trunk.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was stationary, the interior lighting dimmed and the contact noticed that the headlights were not illuminated. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights did not work at all. There was a complete loss of headlight functionality, which prompted the contact to have the vehicle inspected at pep boys in edgewater park, new jersey. The contact stated that the low beam headlight bulbs were removed and reinserted because they were not the source of the failure. In addition, the fuses were inspected but the failure could not be determined directly. Pep boys located nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) and referred the contact to the dealer. An unknown dodge dealer in lumberton, new jersey was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the contact's vin. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and agreed with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
We had recall p08 headlamp wiring performed on 2/22/15 at palmen dodge in racine wi.2 months later we moved to arizona.within 6 months after this recall was addressed we continued to have headlights go out.after a couple of times i started keeping receipts.approx. Every 6 months we had to replace our headlights (sometimes 1, sometimes both).we finally had a dealership built near our house this year (rodeo dodge- san tan valley az) so we were able to take it in without too much inconvenience- we only have 1 car & no rental was offered.the identified the issue was a headlamp harness and needed to replace it.the cost for this work was $729.77.they advised that it wasn't covered under the previous recall.however when reading the p08 recall it does indicate "your dealer will replace the headlamp harnesses and replace them if required".it seems obvious to me that there was a harness overlooked when the recall was addressed in 2015 that caused us to continually replace headlamps every 6 months.i have receipts from these headlamps from: feb 2017, dec 2017, may 2018.there were a couple additional times between mar 2016 and feb 2017 that i did not think to keep receipts.i finally had the issue addressed when both headlamps went out in dec 2018.service wasn't completed until 3/5/19 as it was difficult for us to be without a car for the length of time we knew it would take to have fixed.i am asking for reimbursement from dodge in the amount of$971.37 to cover the work done to replace the harnesses and reimbursement for the headlights i needed to have replaced over time (only the ones i have receipts for).see attached.we will be purchasing another car in the next 6-12 months and this would go a long way in building my confidence in dodge products/service.
I have the v8 5.7l rt charger that has a 160v alternator. This exact alternator was recalled in the v6 models but not for the v8??? my alternator went out with first showing signs of electrical problems, radio, lights and etc. After doing some research i have learned that this problem is the same with all the 2011-2014 alternators in the chargers. Some people are having to replace these not just once but twice before the car is even 10 years old. Can someone please look into these alternators?
The air bag censer comes on all the time , the passenger seat belt censer comes on stating that the passenger seat belt is not on when it is and the dashboard lights flicker all the time.
Low beam headlight on the driver side is out. I took my vehicle to my local dealership to find out they had 4 dodge charges in on that very same day due to the same issue. I was advised it may not be the bulb but the harness and wiring. The service department confirmed it was the harness and wires. He showed me the fried wires and advised there is a recall for the 2011 chargers for the very same issue but it's only for police vehicles. If the product is bad or improperly put together the recall should be for everyone not only for police vehicles. I have seen other complaints regarding this same issue and some people have documented that this issue has caused fires in their vehicles due to faulty wiring. This should be a safety issue for everyone. Please make this a recall for all vehicles not only for police vehicles.
I was driving home from the store going about 50mph when my radio and ac turned off. Followed by the battery save mode message popping on then everything else like abs light, ignition system, and after flickering off and on the car suddenly lost power. It turned off in the middle of the road, if i don't get off and flag the car behind me i would of been involved in a terrible collision. This problem seems to be on going and quite hazardous to our safety. I also think that the alternator provided for the car is not strong enough, which is why it leads to it's failure.
Vehicle stopped in the middle of the road due to alternator sudden failure. There is a recall on alternator part, but the dealership will not honor the recall.
My vehicle at 61k miles experienced this nearly causing a massive accident. I was driving at 55mph when the car began to loss power, the car down shifted from od to first cause me to slide.i recovered fortunately. To then loss all power and steering. This all occurred with in 30-35 secschrysler 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.recall 14v634000this is vin specific to 2011-2014 my vehicle is not in that group but has the same alternator
My car displayed a message battery save mode, i was riding on the turnpike which i had to hurry and pull over because the radios down, then the air conditioner, then the dash board lights start appearing, the windshield wipers came on, the steering wheel became no easy to turn as if it was locking. I placed the car in park the entire car shut off, key wasn't able to be detected nothing. Had the car towed to my mechanic shop he explained alternator and that he would also check the voltage on the battery. When he went to check the battery it was extremely hot which he was surprise it hadn't catches fire.obviously i called to see if their were any recalls related to my vin and they said no, crazy part is i'm reviewing all the same problems on this site and dodge doesn't think this is a recall issue that's crazy to me.
While sitting in a parking lot my 2011 dodge charger battery light came on. I turned my vehicle off and tried to re-start it but nothing.i called aaa the technician tried to jump start it but my battery wouldn't take the charge.after testing the battery it was completely dead.he tested the alternator and said it was sending 344 amps through the battery.so 178.00 later he hooked up a new battery told me it will last till i get home but unhook it as soon as i get home..the next day i took it to my dodge dealer where they determined and also informed me it was the alternator and dodge was going to recall them soon, but it will not be covered till the recall was announced at the end of november 4 weeks . So i had to pay over 600.00 plus 178.00 for the battery. I asked if i would be reimbursed, they said i would have to take that up with customer support..very very upset..
While i was driving on a main street my car stalled and i smelled smoke, my doors automatically locked and i had smelled smoke, i freaked out and took my keyless remote battery out and putback in any my doors unlocked, so i got myself and kids out asap, i had to call a tow truck and they towed my car to the dealership, there they diagnosed that it was the alternator, i had to buy one which was $500 or a little more.
I was driving and all of a sudden the car started smoking and then started to decelerate.i pulled over to the side to take a look under the hood and heard a buzzing/ringing noise from the engine.i slowly drove to auto zone to get a diagnostic and it read alternator.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that within less than a week of owning the vehicle, the starter burned out. The part was ordered and replaced from the manufacturer for the alternator assembly; however, the failure recurred. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle for months. A dealer was not contacted. The place where the vehicle was purchased made no mention of the three recalls pertaining to the vin. The contact had not been notified of nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v018000 (air bags), 16v043000 (structre), and 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Car went into battery saver mode, radio shut off, tried to make it home had to pull over and have towed, alternator was out.we just had to put another alternator on in may of year 2014, same thing, radio out, made it to auto repair shop, the part was on back order because there is such a high demand, we were told this is a common problem in this car.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at 50 mph attempting to exit the freeway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Driving and the car started to make a humming sound from the engine.then out of nowhere car started to blow hot air, the radio went off, "battery safe mode" was on the screen and i could start to smell smoke.i pulled over and tried to figure out what was going on.i was directed to go to either an auto store or the dealership to get a diagnostic ran. I cautiously drove the car (only going about 20 mph tops) to an auto store.they ran a diagnostic and i was told the alternator was shot and that i was the 3rd person this week that had the same issue. I drove my car less than a mile home and the moment that i turned into my apartment complex the car just shut off and smoke was billowing from under the hood. The next day when i tried to turn the car on to get it on the tow truck, the automatic doors wouldn't unlock- the whole car was completely dead! from reading multiple post i'm not sure why dodge hasn't issued a recall for this. I clearly am not the only one experiencing this pricey issue for such a newer car.i'm just glad all this happened when i was on side streets and not going at a high rate of speed and my child was not in the car with me or else this could be a different story!
While turning left to cross multiple lanes on the highway, i accelerated to go and the car began coasting. I pressed on the gas and nothing! i put it in neutral, heard it rev and put it into drive..still nothing! the car would not accelerate. With on coming traffic and cars swerving to keep from plowing into me, i quickly put the car in park, shut it off, tried to re-started it (x3)and put it in drive. I was finally able to get it to go. The next day, my car was hard to start (x3). After warming up for approximately 10 mins, i left for work. Low & behold, the same exact thing happened at the same exact spot except this time my car shut off during the turn. Once again, with oncoming traffic and speeding cars dodging my stopped vehicle, i immediately threw it into park, tried to restart it x2, then put it in drive and was able to get out of the way of the tractor trailer who was not going to be able to stop! on the way to the dealership, it happened twice to my husband but the dealership says "there is no code, it hasn't happened to us and thus no problem" i can assure you, as a deputy sheriff, this problem isn't just dangerous, it's deadly!
The contact owns a 2011 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 dealer (michiana chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat, 120 w mckinley ave, mishawaka, in 46545) 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.
I was driving and noticed the radio shut off and dash lights were coming on, including battery saver mode. I pulled into a parking lot and stopped the car. When i tried to restart the car, it would not restart.
While driving on a main thouroughfare, the engine stalled.( there was no warning that there was a problem, no warning lights were on.) the electronic throttle control warning light came on, and then all elec power went out. Leaving the car without lights/flashers. Upon investigation, the alternator failed, shorting out the electrical system and killing/destroying the battery. The alternator shouldn't do this. I found that dodge had a recall ( p-60) on their v-6 models for this very same issue. My car is a v-8. I was lucky i wasn't driving on a major highway or at night as the car had no way iof indicating distress to other drivers and the headlights didn't work. There is a clear defect in the alternators of these cars, its only a matter of time before someone is injured or killed.
Driving at 25 mph, warning lights came on for different functions.odd sound coming from motor.the information message alert lit up. Checked it, and the message alert was "battery saver mode".odd smell (electrical) coming from the engine.parked, closed windows, shut the car off.went to restart car and it wouldn't start.had a friend try to jump with cables, and it didn't work.called for tow truck to come and take to dealer.i have a bumper to bumper lifetime warranty.dealer can't "look" at it until tomorrow.it has been almost 2 hours wait for tow truck,(promised to be here an hour ago.)
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the speedometer began to display inaccurate readings, the air conditioner began to turn off and on, and the radio would play continuously. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle's computer system needed to be upgraded. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact also stated that the parts were not available for the unrelated recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v197000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers). As a result, the driver was driving 25 mph and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle then crashed into a guard rail. No injuries were reported. The authorized dealer was notified and the contact was again informed that the parts necessary to repair the recall were not available. The manufacturer sent an engineer to examine the vehicle. But no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 27,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v197000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers) and contacted the dealer to secure an appointment for recall repairs. The contact stated that the parts needed for the repair had not been available for approximately five months.the contact was concerned with driving the vehicle without having the safety defect serviced. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 11,000.
Started driving my vehicle from work. When all of a sudden my whole dashboard lite up with the "abs light, power saver mode, and the traction control light. While attempting to pull over the vehicle my radio power off and the vehicle began making a "whining" noise. The engine shut off by itself. I pop the hood and while raising the hood white smoke appeared and i could smell something burning. My sister was present the whole time she was tailgating me in her vehicle. Let the car cool down and tried to restart it and the whining noise grew louder and upon starting it seem as if it did not want to start up but the dashboard was not lite up only the message on the dash about being in "power save mode". This was a scary situation for me and i do not feel comfortable driving my only means of transportation for me and my children. My sister gave me a ride home. I have contact the dealership and have an appointment for them to service the vehicle.
I was pulling into the residential area that i live in at approximately 17 mph and my stereo shut off, and i noticed on the dashboard a warning message that read "power saving mode" then the abs light and the stability control light came on along with the lightning bolt came on, then the air shut off and it felt like the heater was turned on, the dashboard show the temperature being 105 and there was a weird smell that came through the ac vents.i was able to push the vehicle into my driveway and upon opening the hood of the vehicle you could feel the heat immediately and when attempting to jump start the car the car would turn on but then when the jumper cables where removed the vehicle's wipers began to wipe and the same issues as before began occurring. I called one of my friends that is a dodge technician and he said that based on the information i told him he was 95% sure that it was a bad alternator. This is a 2011 dodge charger with 66,000 miles. This should be recalled immediately to help those that have had this problem and to avoid any more owners have this problem.
The driver's side hid low beam will randomly turn off.upon using the toggle switch to turn both lights off and back to the on position, the failed headlamp will re-illuminate until it fails again.this appears to be an issue with the ballast, not the bulb.
As i was driving down the road the belt started whining and my battery light came on as well as all other dash electrical and the electrical shut down. No power to car.shop has confirmed a bad alternator. This is an awd charger-there was not an option for a 2011 awd in the drop downs above.
Low beam headlight on driver side failed to illuminate. While replacing the bulb, a visual inspection indicated the connector had overheated and the electrical connection had become loose. The dealer was contacted to see if a recall had addressed this issue. They advised the recall only affect police cruiser and this car was not identified as a recall. The dealer indicated the repair solution would be to replace the entire electrical harness. Currently the vehicle has not been repaired. Based on other complaints regarding this same issue the current recall:nhtsa campaign number: 12v197000 should be extended to include passenger cars as well as the police cruisers. In addition dealer should check the high beam connectors as well to avoid potential safety issues of complete failure or fire while driving.
(re: 2011 dodge charger, 3.6l. Engine, 180amp alternator.) dodge had a recall on the 3.6 l, 160 amp. Alternator. My car had the every same problem (11/20/2016) was towed to the dealership, called dodge and was told our car was not in the recall but if they recalled later they would reimburse. We believe the 180 amp alternator should also be recalled, the car shuts down completely and we were very lucky it happened at a low speed, could have been a serious accident if going high speed because there is no warning , and steering, brakes,everything is gone. The tow driver had to remove the console to get it in n to move. The bill for the repair is over a $1000.00, dodge should pay all or at least some of these bills for t heir customers
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start and began to roll back independently in reverse. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. All the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but a failure code could not be located. The failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to darcars chrysler dodge jeep ram of marlow heights (5060 auth way, camp springs, md 20746, (301) 423-5111), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
Passenger side headlight wiring harness shorted and melted headlight wiring harness causing smoke and excessive heat, if left the vehicle would have caught fire.
Morning of the incident, heard a "whining" noise when car started. Drive short distance to work and home.while driving on highway in traffic going 25mph at 6pm, lost power to radio, power steering, abs light flashed, brake light flashed, and strong electrical smell. Wheni finally got the car to the shoulder, itwas in battery saver mode and could not detect key for keyless entry. No electrical power. When i called dodge dealer where it was towed, they said it would be $700 for parts and labor.
Same as everyone else. Started with having to replace both lightbulbs multiple times. Dealer said it was wiring harness but not covered by recall. Within 6 months major catastrophic failure with alternator and battery, again not covered.
At 10 p.m. 9/15. I was driving to the store. Information message popped up on display. Battery saver mode. The radio shut off and the car began to shake. There was also a whining noise heard from the engine compartment. The abs brake light and electronic skid control lights were also on. I was already near the store. I pulled into the parking lot and parked the car. I opened the hood and could see smoke and smell smoke coming from the alternator. I tried to restart the car to get my windows up but it was dead. I couldn't start it even with jumper cables to get it back home. I had to call for a tow. I finally made it home a 1:00 am after waiting for tow. I couldn't imagine the lack of control had this happened on the freeway or during rush hour traffic. I need to purchase an alternator and battery today. Not looking forward to the bill. Sounds like bad designed parts. Hopefully something becomes of the investigation.
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My car constantly died while driving, before stalled displayed battery save mode, this killed my battery my car had only 46 206 miles i had to have my battery and alternator replaced i paid $ 785.41 for the alternator at the dealer and $ 143.19 for the battery, this is absolutely ridiculous for a vehicle that was only two years old at the time, obviously this car has alternator problems which is a danger for the people in the car and other people or vehicles around it, chrysler has to issue a safety recall because this is a very serious safety issue.
I bought my 2011 charger in july 2012 with 32000miles on it. Fourmonths after buying my charger i had to replace both back tires. The tires were so worn out the wire was showing. Bought 2 new tires , by january2013. These were used tires. In may 2012 , i bought 4 new tires and had an alignment done. August 2013 the back tires had wire showing again. Dealer said it was the tow bar .i bought it in for repairs $350. I am currently buying back tires every 3-4 months. Recall comes out about abs light and electrical system which can affect esc functions. I was thinking "ok well maybe i driving so much i'm wearing down my tires" because between oil changes i had a 10,000 mile jump. Couldn't figure how i did 10,000 miles in 3 months. Now after careful study i found out esc function affects how the speedometer reads, tire travel , and mileage reading. This car has been trouble since i bought it. In 2 years it says i've traveled 70,000 miles. What a rip off! the back end of the car just wobbles freely. Junk car.
At first i was unable to call out through my cars bluetooth, but if i used my phone to call out i could hear and speak through my car. However this did not last long since the speakers quit working. A loud clicking started in my dash. The radio turns on but no sound. When this happened i could not start my car after goggling the issue i found that others had the same issue and said that if you take the remote itself to push the start button their car started. I tried this and at this time my car will start this way. Also my trunk just opens on it's own. This happens constantly. I called dealership about it and they said it was not a recall. I'm a disabled person, and i need my car to get to and from doctor appointments. I do not have a lot of money and can not afford to pay to get these issues fixed. I feel that since there has been so many other people w oath the same issues that these things should be recalled and customers have their vehicles taken care of. Thank you for your time. Donna [xxx]these things happened over time so i have no certain dates. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*pm
When you are driving the car at night, sometimes the headlights will go completely out, i've almost wrecked twice bc of it. I started looking online and found where in 2014 they recalled 50 sum thousand 2011 and 2012 chargers for this reason, but when i call the dealer and chrysler they tell me my car wasn't part of that recall. Basically they wont pay for it. I work for a big car manufacturer and i know that if a customer complained about something that could possibly cause them to die or kill others they would fix it, all i want is it fixed before i get hurt or hurt others
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger.the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled with the traction control and power steering assist warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The contact was able avoid a crash.the contact was able to move the vehicle into service station and was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to jim snatcher motors (511 calhoun street, johnson, sc, 29832, (803) 275-2576) where the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) however, the repair failed to fix the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator failed to provide the needed amps. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,497.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Battery save mode alert came on then abs light came on then vehicle completely died. Battery will recharge then completely drain after multiple attempts to start vehicle. Had battery checked & battery is still good.
Driving home from school when i smelled hot what seemed to be wire coating melting. The passenger light went out, so i found a parts store and purchased a new light put it in saw that the wiring connector to the light was black and crispy, took note, one day later the bulb went out again, this time i opened the hood looked at the light and it was burned to a crisp, took the bulb out and the wire connection was melted beyond repair and the light casing was completely burned out. The wire connection had bare wire melted outer insulation was melted right off of the wire. I took the bulb out and started looking at why. I am not happy to see the issue, i have had my new to me car for only a month, will this be an expensive fix or will dodge help fix it ?
Was driving our 2011 dodge charger about 45 miles an hour on florida route 441/obt at 6:30pm on sunday june 1 when first the radio started turning off and on, then the odometer started moving wildly on the dial, followed by the ac system failing and finally the engine. It was a scary experience, had to put car in park in order to unlock the doors to get out, then car was locked in park so could not be pushed - jumped the car just enough to move it to neutral so it could be pushed into a parking space. Bought a new battery, after 20 minutes driving "very low" battery light came on. So knew it wasn't the battery. Then bought a new alternator, after it installed paid for a diagnostic at the dealership which identified 15 error messages in the electrical system. Since then not comfortable driving this car anywhere but quick close-by errands. Saw a news report that we are not alone dealing with this problem, so i decided we needed to be counted too and filed this report. Thank you for your attention to this problem.
First the abs and esc lights came on then the message battery saver mode then the radio turned off and the ac stopped blowing cold air then the battery light came on. I turned off the car and tried to start it but it would not start but the windshield wipers did come on for 1 pass and the speedometer and tac also did 1 pass left to right and back slowly. Checked the internet and seen others with same problem cause by the alternator and their is a current recall on the v6 but i have the hemi v8. Had the car towed to the dodge dealer.
2011 dodge charger.consumer requests reimbursement for alternator replacement.the consumer stated the vehicle stalled, the lights went out and the steering wheel was difficult to turn.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the headlightssuddenly failed to illuminate. The contact noticed that the bulb harness connector was burned. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) but stated that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
"battery save mode" i don't know what happen my car didn't want to start? i have had this car for about 1yr1/2. Checked battery levels they are fine. Then started drove the car for 2 days then died when i parked the car and tried to drive it again. But will not turn over.when traveling under the speed of 30mph the car becomes very hard to steer and feels like its going to shut off. I don't know what is wrong with it. I can't drive it anywhere to get a diagnosis on it.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I was traveling northbound on a highway at approximately 1730 and my radio screen completely went out, followed by everything else that uses power in the vehicle i started getting several warning lights for breaks, tire pressure, pretty much every warning, vehicle entered battery saver mode while driving. Steering wheel was almost impossible to manipulate maybe after a couple minutes my vehicle completely shut off in the middle of traffic without warning. I was unable to turn on hazards, or roll windows down or do anything with my vehicle, this was very unsafe and could have caused a major accident. The issue seems to stem from the alternator completely failing while driving. This was very stressful for me and everyone involved.
Alternator and battery
I was driving on the highway on the way to work this morning.when approaching the gate to enter ft. Bliss, a burning smell was coming from the vents in the car.within a minute or two of that smell, the cars message center displayed "battery saver mode" on the dashboard.knowing a little bit about cars, i suspected electrical issues and shut everything off i could in an attempt to be able to limp to my destination.while enroute, the abs, traction and a variety of other warning lights began appearing and disappearing.i got to my destination and the burning smell was extremely evident.i popped my truck because the battery is located there, but the smell was not coming from that.the battery terminals were hot to the touch.i popped the hood and there was a large amount of smoke coming from the engine.i did not seeing anything obviously wrong with it so i called a tow truck to pick it up.i had the dealer do diagnostics on it and it was proven to be the alternator.i googled 2011 dodge charger alternator and one of the first things was this on-going probe into the alternator issue.i have a 36k, 3yr warranty on it. I hit 3yrs in april and just went over the mileage.the dealer is wanting to charge me 842$ for the repairs but i feel it is wrong for them to do that.nothing should fail at 37k besides manufacturer defect or damage caused from driving.the fact that so many people are having the same issues should lead to a recall in which the manufacturer is responsible for the repairs, not the consumer.
I was driving towards work in the morning, when all of a sudden, the battery light goes on.a few minutes later, the abs light goes on and then the traction light goes on. Then, there was the smell of burnt wire and a whining type of sound, so i parked the car and smoke came out from under the hood.later in the afternoon, i had my husband take a look under the hood and he stated that there seemed to be sparks coming out from the alternator, so we attempted to drive it to the dealership.after 3 miles of driving in traffic on a 40 mph road, the radio shuts off, the lights go off, the air conditioning turns off, the dashboard screen/navigation system turned off, the windshield wipers went out, and the engine stops running. Nothing in the vehicle worked or was running, even the windows didn't work.a burnt electrical wire smell came through the vents.i couldn't even turn on the hazard lights or unlock the trunk. So my husband pushed the car over to a parking lot while i struggled to maneuver the vehicle because the power steering and the power brakes also went out.we tried to jump start the car; however, we stopped because there was more smoke coming from the engine, so we called for a tow truck driver. The next day, we went back to the service department at the dodge dealership and they told us that it was the alternator; however, we probably need a battery as well.we also will have to pay for towing.this vehicle is only 3 years old and shouldn't be having these types of engine problems. It's a safety hazard when your car totally shuts down in the middle of traffic, leaving you without a way to turn on the hazard lights or provide you with a safe way to steer and brake.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was at the dealer over three months; however, the part was not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact experienced a failure related to the recall, but the specifics of the failure were not available. The failure mileage was 30,000.
The first time the incident happened i was driving down livernois and the hurled them it shut down and the service power steering came up and the throttle light and it would not start for about and hour after it started it shut down 10 more times before we was able to make it home this was a saturday night at about 9:30 them we took it in to the dealership and they kept it for 2 days gave it back and it did it again on the following saturday took it back on the following monday and they kept it for a week and a half then i received it back and it did it again ad i took it back then it did it again the following saturday and i took it to a different dealership they say the problem could not be duplicated so they gave it back so it happens gain this pat monday may 11,2012 an it is now at the dealership thy still don't know what's wrong but it has been 4 times and i'm terrified to drive it i had to children and when the car cuts off it gives no warning so the cars behind me do not know what's going on i'm scared.
I was driving on a two lane street and my car suddenly died while i was driving 30 mph. Smoke was coming from my hood most likely from a small fire. The alternator died on me and my car died while i was driving. I almost got in an accident but i was able to control the car with no power luckily. The alternator also killed my fuses and destroyed the batter so all of that was repaced.
First, the passenger side headlight wiring melts. I take my vehicle to the dealership only to find out their is recall on the headlights and it going to take 14 weeks for me to get my vehicle repaired. Second, the battery saver mode message appears. I take it to the shop and they check the battery and it was dead, so i bought a new battery only to have my vehicle to stop on me again. This time i'm told it's the alternator but none are in stock anywhere! i also find out this is an issue with many 2011 dodge chargers. What does chrysler do about it - nothing, sad.
While driving on the street approx. 40mph, the "battery saver" message appeared on the dash display followedby the radio turning off, and then the "abs" light came on. After that the"traction control" light. Then it all went downhill from here pretty fast. Seatbelt light came on, a/c off, headlights dimming, then the dash went completely blank,then the car shut down completely, no power steering or brakes. The engine died and had total loss of all electrical systems. I was fortunate enough that i made it home where the car just died there.after the vehicle was stopped, noticed a strong electrical smell coming from the engine compartment. Upon further investigation, the smell was coming from the alternator. Battery was totally dead and really hot. Could not lock/unlock doors.my complaint is that the alternator should not fail after only driving my vehicle for 44636 miles let alone on a 3 year old car.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 30 mph, the headlamps and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle jerked. I had to apply force to the steering wheel. Car was taken to dodge dealer ship i received a call and stated that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. I replace both things and car still having same isue
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to acadiana dodge chrysler jeep ram fiat (1700 sw evangeline thruway, lafayette, la 70508), but the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer informed the contact that the part was not available for the repair and did not offer further assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Wire harness to drivers side low beam headlight has melted.seems like a common problem w/ this make, model, and year of this vehicle.
*check engine light comes on, loss of power as if in neutral (at), moved shifter from d to n and back to d.shifted gears strangely, high rpm without shifting to next gear.check engine light would reset after turning off engine.this happened several times.*10-13-14 abs, traction control lights blink, audio turns off, smelled burning in passenger compartment, engine making strange noise.pulled over, opened hood, smoke from engine compartment.would not start.towed to dealer.dealer calls to say alternator is the issue.$930.00 to repair!
While driving, the abs alert light flashed on and we smelled an electrical burning odor.a few minutes later the radio consul went blank.there was a message that stated "battery saving mode".then several minutes later, several alert lights began blinking on/off.i could run the window down but the automatic one-touch feature stopped working initially and a few minutes later, i could not run the window up or down.then the power steering went out as i was pulling into a parking lot.we smelled the electrical burning odor off and on during this entire time. I had the car towed to the dealership and was told the alternator had failed and had damaged the battery.
Vehicle stopped in the middle of the street. All electrical equipment appeared to fail.upon inspecting the hood, there was smoke coming from where the alternator appears to be. Appears to be alternator.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was merged over to the side of the road and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the alternator assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and within two weeks the contact received a second notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The contact mentioned that the vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v467000 (air bags) and the part needed was not available for several months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to provide a reasonable timeframe to complete the two recall repairs. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (electrical). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
While driving through kentucky and into illinois, i noticed that the radio suddenly turned off and then about 10 miles later the vehicle lost all power and function.i managed to pull onto the side of the highway to call a tow truck.the car was sent to the nearest dodge dealer/service center.after they looked over the car they said it was the battery shorted out and they were going to replace the battery.after the battery was in they noticed that the battery was being overcharged by the alternator and that will also need to be replaced.i'm currently waiting on the car to be finished and will see if that is all it is.
Received a indicator messages stating "battery save mode" while driving. Once we made it to a stop, the vehicle began to struggle a bit. I drove it home. Thank god i did because it would not start back up, it lost power. It appears from researching the symptoms, the alternator is not strong enough to efficiently power the vehicle. I'm glad i was not on the road driving when it shut off.
Loud whining noise followed by battery saver mode message.
On 07/20/2015 at around 1:15 i parked my vehicle in concord mills mall parking lot, went in to return a product. I returned to my car around 1:25, attempted to start my vehicle(push button start) it cycled to the "run" position, but the car didn't start. After about 4 attempts i knew something was wrong because i smelt a "burnt electrical smell". I exited the vehicle and popped my hood, i took a look around at all physical features of the engine to try and locate a visual problem. Nothing was visible to my eye, i then got back into the vehicle and attempted to start the vehicle again, after a few attempts i called to my local dealership to ask a couple questions on what might be going on, after some speculation we came to check my fuses. I then exited the vehicle and took a look at my fuse box located under my hood, i noticed that i had a 30amp 58v "boxed shaped fuse" that had blown. I visited a near by advance auto parts store to purchase a fuse, they did have one so i purchased the fuse and returned to the vehicle to install. Once i returned to the vehicle i disconnected my "+ positive" battery terminal and installed the fuse. Afterwards i reconnected the battery terminal and attempted to start the vehicle again. Once again i got nothing, i also checked the fuse and it had blown again. I then contacted a tow truck and was towed to henedrick dodge on 7/20 around 5:45. They contacted me on 7/21 and i was told that my engine wire harness had melted!! and that it had shorted out my starter. I'm very upset because i feel that this engine harness could have caught fire. My obd didn't make me aware of any type of issue or no check engine light ever came on. My car has been serviced on time to factory standards at only dodge dealerships. No major work has ever been done to my vehicle before also. I'm getting the $1600.00 fix but feel bother that something could catch fire.
Car was making a whining noise (only had the car for 6 months) so i took it to the dodge place to get diagnosed and paid for it. They informed me that my 160 amp alternator was bad. I drove the car home because i did not have the money to repair it. I barely made it home before i smelled a burning plastic like smell and the car began to make a different kind of noise. I have not drove it sense because it seems unsafe for my family and i and i don't have the money for the repairs at this time.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated to 30-35 mph. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operations independently. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to steve landers chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 401 colonel glenn plaza loop, little rock, ar 72210, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,584.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Alternator died out of no where at 56k miles and they don't want to take responsibility.i was driving on a busy street and all the lights went off and power steering went out , then power and rolled into a parking lot. Almost got killed driving and car went crazy with all lights and now is dead.
When i turn on my turn signals the windshield wipers go on!this happens 2 to 3 times i put the turn signal on then does not do it next time and then again the next 3 times i use the turn signals.mostly happening with left turn signal. The wipers do not stop until you turn off the turn signal. Something must be wrong with the electrical wiring or switch.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and restarted after recharging the battery. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was unavailable.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at any speed, the check engine warning indicator flashed randomly, and the air conditioning and heating functions failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The actuator, compressor, and thermostat were replaced, but the failure continued. The service engine indicator continued to illuminate and the vehicle drove roughly. The contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The dealer was unable to confirm when the parts would become available because they were on a national backorder. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
If don't enter information how will you contact me to help? my radio went out first i didn't think nothing of it, but when i got closer to home my car started making weird noises and then my abs light came on my stability light came on as wellthe ac went off and came on started blowing hot burning air, lucky i made it close to the dealershipcause the car completely died on me i couldn't steer it. I had no power to turn, i'm happy i didn't get hurt or have my kids in the car at the time.
I was driving my vehicle when all of a sudden my radio turns off, then my abs and tread light come on along with a light that says "brake now." i come to a stop and then everything shuts off. I can not push the brake to start the car back up and a burning electrical smell is coming from the hood. I have to manually lock my doors as the alarm does not work, then my windshield wipers start going off. Based off of research a lot of people are having these issues and saying it is the alternator. That is unacceptable for a 2011.
2011 dodge charger. Malfunction in starting. Updated 6/23/2015
My son was driving his 2011 dodge charger back to campus when the battery saver mode came on and there was an electrical fire smell.he parked it and the next morning when the tow truck came to tow it, he had to manually unlock the doors as the whole system shut down,the dealership confirmed it was an alternator problem and it would be $800.00 to replace it.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air conditioning fuse did not connect well, causing it not to cool the vehicle. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
When i started my car it made a loud whining noise for a second but then it went away, i started driving to work while i was driving on the highway doing 55 mph my car radio shut off and my lights shut off the abs light and the anti swerve light started flashing on and off and i got a message on my screen it was in battery saving mode. I was able to drive to work and then drive straight to the dealer ship after for analysis and found out on monday that the alternator went out while i was driving..
Airbag system failure.indicator light, dealer tested and stated airbag module is defective, airbag system not working.part would take 3 weeks to come in!
Alternator failed while driving vehicle with a child as passenger, approximately 4 minutes and 1 mile from home, resulting in a fire immediately after pulling over.fire occurred after vehicle stopped.dodge refusing to acknowledge any issues with alternator despite recall on same equipment for v6 engines.
Tl -the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the low beam headlamp stop working without any warnings. The contact mentioned that while attempting to change the bulb he noticed that the harness had melted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refused to provide any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 46,000. Rk
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while parked, the battery saver mode light illuminated. The contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the technician stated that the alternator and battery would have to be replaced. The vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system, exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and was previously repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
On the morning of 8/20 i drove 2 blocks from my house when the chattery save mode turned on accompanied by the battery light on the dash shortly after the car lost power steering and all electric components shut off and then the car shutoff and was immobile after that. I pushed the car home and the car hasn't turned over since. I disconnected the battery and used a battery charger to recharge so i can put my windows up when i reconnected the battery i put the car in run knowing the alternator was bad and pending recall. As the windows hit the closed position black smoke started coming off the alternator and i promptly disconnected the battery again completely after turning the car into off position again. The alternator continued to smoke for 5 minutes as i stared at it with fire extinguisher in hand and phone in the other with 911 dialed and ready.as the car sat in the driveway after all this i noticed a fuel smell that came from the car then i noticed a fuel leak. A constant dripping of 1or 2 drops per 5seconds. The leak comes from below the door hinges area of the passenger side rear door. I cannot find the origin but this is where it drips from. I've read that this is also a common problem but dodge or any other affiliate has recalled any fuel components and people that have changed the full fuel system tank hoses pumps everythingstill continue to have this issue when the vehicle is filled with gas to max capacity and the leak stops once the fuel level reaches 3/4 tanks or less.
The alternator suddenly failed.
Get in car to go to wal-mart one saturday morning the low battery light comes on and get a message that car was going to battery saving mode.drove to store got my items got back into car and all electronics just started shutting off then car started to idle and cut out made a u shape in parking lot as was afraid to get on the road for fear of it quitting in the middle of the highway.turn car off wouldn't start backup you could smell something hot under the hood.the alternator was so hot burnt hand.had to call tow truck to take to dealership for them to fix. I was lucky this happened in a parking lot and not on a road could have caused a serious accident.the cost of repair was $1, 187.75 plus it took 2 weeks for repair.this could have caused an accident or caught my car on fire.
Was driving and the power saver mode came on the car.saw smoke, checked the engine and the alternator was smoking.something needs to be done.this car is 3 years old with 60,000 miles on it.that is ridiculous.the car has not went through anything stenos.we are at a lost for words and then when called and asked about it there is nothing that can be done without further investigation.please investigate, there are too many complaints about this.this is costing over 800 dollars, this is ridiculous on a low mile low year car, right after the warranty goes out.please investigate and do something, thanks.
Upon starting the vehicle during daylight hours, the auto light control was on for the vehicles low beam headlight use. As time went on, and a few stops were made, a plastic aroma was noticed several times during frequent stopping between traffic lights. The vehicle's evic messaging system was checked for any overheating issues due to the high temperatures of the day. Nothing was out of the ordinary. Several oncoming vehicles were flashing their headlights towards our way in order to warn us of an issue with our headlights, which we could not see from inside the vehicle at the time. And it wasn't dark enough to see this issue occurring. We pulled the vehicle over to inspect, only to find our driver side low beam headlight flickering and strobing. I was able to purchase yet another headlight low beam from the local walmart store, that was spec'd as an oem replacement from sylvania. This was the 2nd time the light has been replaced, but first for me to do so. I tried to replace the bulb, only to discover that the low beam connector was melted on that side of the car, which was encased by it's own protective housing. Upon cleaning up the connection the best i could, we got the light to work. The next few miles were ok, but then noticed the smell again. The occurrence is now happening every day, and we try to catch it before the connector melts. The car must stay at home until the dealer can look at this and solve the issue. The issue occurred after a recall on the power distribution center was completed a few weeks ago, recall m10 was completed, and now several electrical issues have followed. To now end, this vehicle has had over 26 issues in a span of 16 months now. And we've deemed it unfit for driving safety, to include, brake, abs, strut, sway bushings, rotor, starting, power drains, etc. This list is longer than mentioned above. Wiring is extremely hot around there.
Driving home at approximately 45mph, the message screen indicated "battery saver mode".at this time, the radio shut itself off, the air conditioning switched to full-blast heat, the speedometer stopped working, all lights shut off, the windshield wipers came on for a few swipes and then stopped, and the throttle response to the accelerator pedal would only allow me to reach around 30mph (on a 50mph highway).i managed to get the car into my neighborhood, but it died before i could park it.i had to put it in neutral and push it into a parking space.
During driving, the radio turned off, and the dash lights lit up. Smoke started coming from under the hood.car died on the road.dealer diagnosed as a failure of the alternator which also caused the battery to fail.
I was driving to work when the battery mode icon flashed. Then the lights, radio, air conditioner went off, in that order. I turned on my signal light so that i could pull over to the right shoulder, when the car began to start making a whirling sound. I took it to the shop the next day and they said the bearings in the alternator were going bad. Very disappointed in the service of dodge and the fact that many other people are experiencing the same problem should be a red flag for them. My car is 3 years old. Dodge should be held responsible. Fix this.
Drivers side low beam went out while driving at night. While changing the bulb, i noticed that the connector and bulb were melted, black, and brittle. The new bulb lasted two days before it went out. Contacted dodge about the recall on dodge charger police vehicles, but vin specific recall does not cover my vehicle. Now i'm forced to get the harness repaired at my own expense. Does not seem right that there are so many others with the same problem, but dodge is not fixing the problem???
Was driving car when radio shut off, abs brake warning came on and car lost steering and brake power. Got car home and it stopped running. Tried to jump and drive to dealer but could not keep engine running, power worked off and on. Too dangerous to drive on highway with possible loss of control. $800 to replace alternator.
While leaving walmart the car started to make a whining loud noise that came from under the hood at the same time my car made a sound and battery saver mode came on. The lights flickered abs & traction lit up on the dashboard. The radio stopped playing and wouldn't come back on. As i started to slow down the car stopped completely. I wasn't able to move the wheel and the brakes wouldn't work. I called my nco for a jump but it didn't help. The car battery was completely dead. I notified chrysler and is waiting for a call back as it seems there will be a recall but it wont start until nov 28. Being in the army i need transportation i hope chrysler don't think i am suppose to go without a car until they start the recall... This is a disgrace, i had a chevy mailbu from 2007-2012 and it never once had a recall let alone 5, worked like a charm! our next family car was going to be a 2014 chrysler 300 but now we will be looking back into chevy!!!
Power steering pump is messed up, i've taken to the shop and they are saying it's a known issue with 2011-2014 dodge chargers. I checked and saw that multiple dodge chargers have been recalled however it seems ours was never recalled.
The morning of july 5, 2013 i started my car and all the dash lights came on. It had done this once before but only for a second and then all was fine.this time they didn't turn off and when i started to drive it was making"whining" noise. I called the dealership and told them what was going on. They told me to drive to the dealership right away. They called later that afternoon to tell me it was the alternator was bad and causing a short. Since the car was past 36,000 miles it's not covered under warranty! it cost me about $800 to replace the alternator. I'm not sure what the exact problem was with the alternator, but i just had it at the dealership a month prior for an oil change and they "said" the car checked out fine. I have had numerous issues with this car! 35,5019 miles, they replaced 3 of the 6 pistons,thankfully it was under warranty. 45,778 miles, the alternator failed. Around 50,000 miles, one of the fuel pumps needed to be replaced because it was cracked on the top. The car smelled like gas for a month after fixing it. The mechanic that replaced it said he has never seen them brake like that and it was very odd. Recently at about 57,000, we replaced the actuator in the diver side a/c unit. The noise started about 6 months prior but financially we were unable to repair it until now. It is past the mileage for lemon law but dodge should not leave the consumer to pay for their mistakes and poor quality.
The car gave an error message 'vehicle not in par'.could not turn engine off.eventually car began to overheat and caused blown head gaskets. Have to get an entire new engine and replace shifter and push to start system.
I was driving going about 40mph and my radio and air start going on and off by it selfthen i start hearing a wining noise and all the warning lights came on dash and car shut down i tried to start it and nothing info said key not detected i changed battery in remote and got a jump an hour later some thing what causes this problem.
I have the following issues with my 2011 dodge charger se:1 - the vehicle has "clicking" noise coming from the front passenger side when powering on the vehicle's heater. The noise lasts for about 25 seconds before it stops. This is a constant re-occurrence. The noise also occurs randomly, both when the vehicle is powered on and off.2 - the trunk keeps popping open every time i start the vehicle. It also opens randomly throughout the day, even when the vehicle is locked and secured. The only method to open the trunk now is from the button inside the vehicle located on the dash.3 - the braking system is sometimes hesitant when trying to stop the vehicle.i do not have official paperwork pertaining to these incidents as of current, however, i am finding that people who own this make and model in similar years are experiencing similar issues.
Cpsc: i1440340a. 2011 dodge charger. Consumer stated she took her car in for recall work on the wiring harness for the air bag. *lnthe consumer expected to have other recalls performed. However, the dealer informed her, those recalls were restricted to police vehicles.the low beam headlights and abs were not operational.
This is the third day in a row of getting battery saver mode message in ivic. First day it came on while i was driving at approx. 50 mph and experienced power loss (radio shutting off, lights on dash illuminating, loss of steering, etc.) within 5 minutes. Pulled alternator (replaced both battery and alternator in may after same issue) and shop said it tested fine. Battery also tested fine. Put alternator and battery back in and car started up and drove for over an hour with no issues. Next day while sitting in traffic car again went into battery saver mode and i experienced same power loss within a few minutes. Called dealership after i parked at work and was told to bring it in right away. Went back outside to see if car would start and there were no issues. Car ran fine and drove fine for over an hour straight and the rest of the day. This morning i got the battery saver mode message while at a stop sign!i turned the car off and back on and car is still fine so far.i am afraid that something serious will happen while i have my kids in the car.
When i make slow left turn i hear grinding noise. The other problem is now my engine light is on.sometimes my car smells as though it is burning after i drive it for a while and then i put it in park and turn the car off.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the alternator assembly was replaced but the failure recurred. In addition, the battery safe mode warning light illuminated. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) but the contact was added to a waiting list and informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
I got the "battery saver mode" warning on my car. I looked it up on the internet and a lot of people were complaining about dodge chargers and there alternators. The next morning i called the dealer ship to see what they think it is and if i can get in so they can look at the car, they also said it could be the alternator but could not get me in until the next morning but said it should be safe to drive. They look up my warranty and it was out of warranty for the alternator...i only have 38,600 miles on my car!! i should not be dealing with thing like this on a 3 year old car! luckily i bought a portfolio warranty that covers it but with $100 deductible but the catch is i have to go to the dealer where i bought it from! when there is a dealer 2 miles from where i am and the one i bought it from is about 25 minutes away. So i make the appointment and go to work, by the time i get to work my radio stopped working and abs light turned on. I parked and smoke was coming from the alternator! i called the dealer back and told them what happen, they said i can bring it in now and leave it there and they will look at it the next day. So i have to leave work to take the car there and the car completely dies on the way there! i had to call a tow truck and get it towed all the way to the dealer. They were able to replace the alternator by the middle of the next day. But i have now had the car for 2 whole days and the battery saver mode just turned on again!!!!! so now in the morning i'm going to have to call the dealer again and see what to do now! replace another alternator!?!?!?!? this has to be a recall!! there should not be any of these problems on a car that is 3 years old and has less then 40,000 miles!!! this is ridiculous and i'm seriously looking at other cars to trade in for now! i am never buying dodge again!! oh and the dealer wouldn't give me a loaner car for free!
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, both headlights malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the headlight jumper harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v042000 (electrical system:wiring). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 39,900 and the current mileage was 39,972.
P60 / nhtsa 14v-634 is a recall that is currently not available to vehicle due to my alternator having 180 amps. Please investigate the 180 amp alternators as well as it falls under the same recall reasons of the p60 / nhtsa 14v-634.i was driving home on the freeway and suddenly the lights on the dashboard started lighting up. I felt a little uneasy about why all these lights started lighting up, so i exited. As i exited, the wheel began to lock up, and before i knew it, the car had completely died. I was stuck in the middle of the road. I had no detection of the alternator failing at all and while the car was sitting in the middle of the road, i started to smellsomething burning. I got out of the car, and called triple a for a tow. I was relieved when i saw p60 / nhtsa 14v-634 online for a recall of my make and model, but when i got to the dealership, they had advised me that i had no recalls for any alternators. That is when i found out by calling the fca group recall assistance center that my alternator has 180 amps and the recall was only for 160 amp dodge chargers. Please investigate the 180 amps. Luckily, my family was not in the car with me while the alternator failed. Being stuck in the middle of the road and smelling something burning in the car would be terrifying for them.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While traveling approximately 30 mph, the battery sensor light illuminated, strong burning fumes emitted from the front of the vehicle, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle due to the sudden loss of power. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,500.
I recently had to replace the alternator on my 2011 dodge charger at a total personal cost of more than $800. Considering that most people these days don't have this type of money just sitting around, it was a very troubling situation. As i was driving down the street i noticed that my vehicle began slowing down without me breaking and the dashboard displays started flickering. Battery save mode was displayed and the car starting making a loud whining sound. That was immediately followed by the smell of something burning and smoke coming from the hood and through the front vents. Of course i was extremely alarmed and at the same time other vehicles were honking at me because my car was going so slow and i was in everyone's way. The burning smell and smoke were so bad that i just knew something had to be on fire. I stopped my vehicle in the street and signaled for drivers to go around me. I called a towing company to have the car taken to the shop since i obviously would not be continuing my commute home. The shop informed my that my alternator was bad and needed to be replaced. That was news that no car owner wants to hear. The cost to me would be over $800 because an aftermarket alternator did not exist for this make and model. This entire matter has had me scared at the time of the incident and pissed at the time of the bill. I have seen tons and tons of complaints on both this website and online in general regarding the bad alternators on the 2011 dodge chargers. It's ridiculous that dodge/chrysler has not issued a recall for alternators that were installed on these models so that consumers can either avoid this situation or be compensated for the crazy amount of money that we have had to pay to have this problem fixed. I am hoping that everyone who encounters this problem will put in enough complaints to make dodge/chrysler take action....updated 07/15/14updated8/30/2017
I was driving noticed my car had a slight louder sound coming from the engine like it was rived up. As i was driving i noticed the abs lights came on; traction light; and engine light all flashed across the screen and went off. Then i started smelling a strong burning smell i had mad it to my destination cut the car off. I went to crank the car back up ;nothing happened car had lost all prior my windows, doors all locked up would not roll up or down or doors unlock had to call a tow truck. Car had no power completely black screens everything shutdown.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked, the contact engaged the remote start, entered the vehicle, and depressed the start button. The vehicle independently accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact crashed into a wall and a parked vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts) after the crash occurred. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
While im driving home around approx. 10:30 pm . I was going uphill on a bridge in a curve when my headlights went completely out on my vehicle causing me to crash to the opposite side of the bridge in the on-coming traffic lane . There also were a couple vehicles approaching a couple hundred yards away in front of me. So i had to stop my vehicle in the middle of the road . I had to leave my vehicle on the side of the road for the remainder of the night because my headlights didn't come back on at all. I really feared for my life that night.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed were not available. The dealer stated that the parts were still not available. The contact believes that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Have a 2011 dodge charger that head light went out. Had it replaced and a few days later went out again. The next day car wouldn't start. Had to have car towed to dealership. Had to replace alternator and battery. Cost over $ 800 to get fixed. Don't understand with so many complaints that are identical why dodge hasn't had a recall. Seen where police cars have been recalled. Going to contact an attorney to see what options i have bc this is just wrong.
3 separate vehicle shutdowns while accelerating to pass another vehicle and to override cruise control.esc and abs light came on along with "acc/fcw unavailable vehicle system error" in the evic at30mph. Seconds later all warning lights shut off, the turned back on a few seconds later and repeated constantly. Power steering was 100% lost while turning, almost causing me to go into a ditch. At about 25mph, again at 35mph, and again at 40mph, my car had briefly applied the ebrake by itself, even though the ebrake was fully disengaged, and a clicking sound could be heard coming from the shifter. The speedometer drops to zero, then warning lights turn off again and speedometer goes back to normal function. Brake pedal became very stiff, making it difficult to stop. When i came to a full stop at an intersection, the ebrake prevented me from accelerating, then i was able to accelerate after a couple of seconds and then my power steering went out. Then the airbag light came on. After the intersection, the brake light remained on, speedometer stayed at 0, airbag light stayed on. Dinging constantly, as cars normally do when you first start them ( about 1 ding a second).radio and most interior lighting shut off, headlights shut off, then came back on and started flickering, accompanied by a "battery saver mode" message on the evic.windshield wipers started moving, but very slowly. Engine sounded windy, like a siren from a fire truck and engine was noticeably less powerful. Burning smell from engine. Once stopped, car would not restart, and almost no power to any area of the car. Replaced battery, which fixed nothing. Window was stuck down, so we pulled the battery and put it on a charger to see if it was charged, and put it back in the car. The battery was connected about 45 seconds, with the engine off but the car in acc mode, and alternator started smoking. 20 cel codes.
Just as everyone else has written, my 2011 dodge charger at only 51,000 miles alternator went out. I was driving down the road when all of the gauges started flashing, my radio cut off, and then my whole car died and wouldn't come back on. Luckily, i pulled over in enough time because the steering wheel was impossible to turn and i couldn't even push my break in. I would hate to have been going faster and the whole car shut down and be stuck in a metal death trap. I had to have my car towed from another town. The next day we put a new battery in the car because of course it was fried. After resetting the cars computer because the throttle sensor was off, i was able to drive the car again for a total of 10 minutes before it started disintegrating by serpentine belt and unraveling into the car. Replaced that, started it again for it only to say that my car was in battery saver mode again with a brand new battery. Took it to o'reillys for them to test the alternator while my car was still able to run, because with this particular car the alternator has to be tested on the car, and well it was not running the previous day. Needless to say the alternator froze up there diagnostic computer. Long story short my dodge charger is sitting until i can save up enough money to buy the $700 alternator! i will never buy a dodge again! you would think that if this many people were having the same exact problem they would do something about it.
Vehicle radio keeps going back and forth from radio to auxiliary this happens whether the vehicle is stopped or in motion. I also get a systems upgrade warning when i try to synchronize the cell phone using the vehicle's blue tooth.
The airbag light in my charger kept coming on and staying on. When i took it to the dealer they said the error code was coming from the seat airbag sensors and they would need to be replaced. Apparently my charger was manufactured in january of 2011 and was not included in the recall for this exact same problem because the recall was only for those manufactured starting in april. The exact same part that was found to be defective in these other chargers was the same as mine, but they would not repair it under the recall. After they fixed that the airbag light was still on and this time i was told that it was coming from the passenger airbag underneath the dash. Again the same problem with the airbag wiring and harness, and again it was not covered under any type of warranty.
While driving my 2011 rt awd dodge charger on the freeway, at approximately 65 mph, all of the lights (including, the dash lights, the radio, the headlights, i am unsure if the rear running lights were involved) shut off momentarily (3-5 seconds). During that time i noticed a change in the steering, the wheel became stiff like the power steering was off. I let my foot off of the gas pedal but did not brake so i'm not sure if the power brakes were affected, but assume they were. It sounds a lot like the alternator failure recall involving the 6 cylinder models with the 160 amp alternator. (i believe this is the same alternator that was used in the r/t 5.7l hemi model) the power came back on and i drove the last 4-5 miles home without further incident. I am apprehensive about driving on the freeway now. Loosing the ability to steer and brake at freeway speed could end in an accident. As an added note, when i arrived home i checked to see if there was any smell (electrical) near the engine, there was not.
Passenger side low beam headlight keeps going out/fails to light.the halogen lamp after being replaced fails the same way.if wires are jiggled, the light often will go back on, but then fails again.this has happened repeatedly.my wife contacted chrysler 1 800 853 1403 and they told her that the car was not covered under a recall.the recall involved police versions of the same car.the same problem appears to be happening in civilian versions as well.our local dealership is pleading "ignorance" and wants to charge us to repair what is obviously as design/engineering defect.what is scary is the defect in police cars also notes a tie-in to a fuse box and control panels that could result in a crash.this vehicle only has between 12,000 to 13,000 miles on it as of today's date. My wife is absolutely afraid to drive the car at night.the 2011 dodge charger poses a dangerous problem to public safety, not only for the driver and passengers, but also to other people and property that might get hit in a crash. Why do people have to die before things like this get serious attention? chrysler llc should be ashamed of itself for not stepping up.
On freeway when lights on dash all started flashing.as pulling over, i lost power steering in my car and all electronics.as soon as i put it in park my car shut off.look up the p60 recall on 160amp altenator on chargers.i have the 180amp that did the exact same thing but is not covered under recall.this needs to be fixed as it can be a major hazard to me or others.all with not one indication my altenator was going out.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled as the battery saver warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 39,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated and the speedometer displayed the incorrect vehicle speed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v118000 (air bags), 14v101000 (exterior lighting), and 14v634000 (electrical system). The parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 74,100.
Headlamp (low beam projection)repeatedly shuts off after few minutes driving.i know that some police vehicles have this problem and they have been recalled. Can no longer use my personal car after sunset. Local dealer will repair but at my expense. This is a big deal safety issue that i shouldn't have to worry about.
When i was driving. Battery saver mode came on and the radio turned off. I started getting service lights and engine light came on. Able to get it home as i was only a block away when this started. I turned off and on the car. The car studdered to start and the a ton of error lights came on like abs, break, engine, service lights. The car studdered and the stearing wheel and break was locked. Tuned out it was the alternator that died and thank god i was close to home and not going fast else i could have been in a really bad accident as everything around my house is a highway. The 3.5l engine was recalled but after looking at all the complaints about the 5.7l having the same issue. This also needs to be recalled asap before someone dies.
Noticed that the passenger side low beam headlamp was not lighting.installed a new lamp with the same current and power specs.with less than 4 hours on the new lamp it also failed to light.removed the lamp and found the connector shell/housing charred and brittle. Contacts on one side of the connector and both the original and replacement lamps were discolored by intense heat. Evidently, the connector contact was not providing a solid connection with the lamp terminals, and the high resistance connection resulted in overheating and melting of the connector, a dealer service advisor informed me that this is a known, ongoing problem for which the solution is to replace the entire wiring harness at the owner's expense.research indicated that the problem has been acknowledged by chrysler, but only police vehicles have been recalled. To avoid spending hundreds of dollars to have the entire harness replaced, the original connector has been removed and a replacement connector installed. Whether "new" harnesses installed to fix the problem use the same inadequate connectors is unknown.
Getting another known dodge issue fixed on my 2011, yes 2011 dodge charger at the dealership. They test drive it after replacing the valve cover gaskets and the car suddenly dies. The alternator went out. How can a 3 year old car with 70000 miles have a bad alternator?? that's unheard of. I have a car with 140,000 miles on it and have never had to replace the alternator. This is clearly an issue! the dodge dealership service department has even said this is a known issue and these cars are notorious for that. Was also having issues with the headlight going out. Got it fixed and less than a month later it was recalled.
When i started the car there was a small whining coming from the engine and a slight electrical smell coming from the engine.i started driving it to work and the battery saver mode came on.slowly the radio shut off, the air conditioning switched to blowing out heat and wouldn't shut off, the abs and brake light came on, the power steering light came on and the power steering went out, and the car stalled.i had it towed to the dealership and they called me this morning and let me know that the alternator would need replaced and that it would cost approximately $855.it will cost more if they determine that the battery needs to be replaced.
I was driving my vehicle straight down a city street at 36 miles per hour through an intersection light and my car began to shake really hard and the car began to drop speed on its own, i went to press the gas to acelerate and the egine light began to flash and the air conditioner started blowing really hot air and i lost all power to the vehicle.i tried to push the gas to turn off the busy street but i had no power so i had to pretty much coast to the nearest place to get out of traffice. Once i pulled over into a parking lot the car started to have a smell as if something was burning underneath the hood, at that point i put the car in park and pushed the off button, i sat a few minutes then tried to restart the car but it would not start and kept making a noise so i turned the car off got out and got my toddler out of the backseat and called my husband, he arrived about 10 minutes later and tried jump starting the car but it would not start and was making a weird noise when pushing the start button, at this point i figured the car stopped due to the alternator recall that was issued so i called my insurance company and had the vehicle towed to my local dodge dealership where i had a diagnostic done on the vehicle and was told my engine is completely burned up due to lack of oil which is not true becuase i checked the oil dipstick 2 days after it had been sitting at the dodge dealership and there was oil in the car and no oil leaks, i just had an oil change in march of this year (2018) so i believe my engine was burned up completely due to the alternator and a circut shortage cased the car to over heat and burn the engine, i need this to be investgated to see if this is secondary to the recall so that i can see if im responsible for the damages or not because now i need an entire new engine which is over $8,000 in costs.
Dodge dealer is refusing to repair a recall issued:po8 / nhtsa / 14v-101.the dealers excuse is that chrysler corp. Is only allowing 2 shipments of recall repair parts per week.chrysler corp. Also did not notify me of recalls:12v042000, 12v197000, 13v118000.
While driving down highway 61 on may 13,2014 i noticed my warning lights coming on and then the check engine light. I had no where to pull over so approx., 10 miles later the battery safe mode came on and then i started smelling something burning. I pulled over and called to have someone take my car back to town. I then needed to replace the battery and alternator before the car would run again. Then on 7/8/2014 the exact same problem proceeded to happen again ad this time i took the vehicle to meineke where they ended up having to replace the alternator and battery again at another cost of $1,148.66 on top of the first $803.16 that i had put into the car a month earlier. This car got so hot and you could tell there was obviously and electrical problem but all anyone would say is that its starting at the alternator.
I had pulled out of a parking lot maybe made it half a mile. The abs light came on the traction light came smoke was pouring out the hood. Before i could pull in the parking lot my lights went out before i could safely get in a place to park my steering would not work. My car has very few miles on it and has been taken care of. The car was completely dead. If you look back on this car an all the recalls. There is complaint after complaint on alternators.
The low beam headlamps of some vehicles could fail due to an overheated bulb harness connector. My vehicle 2011 dodge charger has this problem and chrysler has a recall but not for my vehicle.i called chrysler customer service without any help to fix this in my vehicle.i want chrysler to fix this problem in all dodge vehicles not just certain vehicles.you can find this on their website for recalls.chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 dodge charger police vehicles. Consequences:this could lead to loss of visibility and/or braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and relocate the abs/esc system fuse within the power distribution center, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Potential units affected: 9137read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2011/dodge/charger/recalls/#ixzz2xhdwvqrg.
Backing out of the driveway and noticed driver side low beam was out. Took it to the dealership and they told me to replace the bulb. Bought the bulb and approx. 4 days later low beam was out again along with the a/c going in and out. Took it back and was told this time that it was faulty wiring in the harness and needed to be replaced because it had melted, which is the same issue that was repaired in june 2012 due to the recall. Replaced the harness and on the same day of payment and retrieving the car, the passenger side fog light was out. Obviously by this point i was extremely disappointed with this problem as this was the 4th visit. Took it back a 5th time for the fog light. They replaced the bulb and after 2 days the other fog light shorted out. Absolutely fed up with the problem i decided to take the car to a different dodge dealership. Upon diagnostic i'm told that my power distribution center is melted and fuses are cracked hence the problem with the a/c and fog lights shorting out. I've researched the problems i'm having with the car only to find out that it is a common theme amongst the same year model of my car and was even told by the dealership that the problems were only recalled in police vehicles under code m01. I was also told that if the problem isn't fixed it could lead to the vehicle being completely unable to start. After dealing with headquarters and 2 dealerships i'm being told that i'm out of warranty at 55,000 miles and the repair is $984. The dealer came back with a goodwill offer of $500 that is only valid for 30 days. To me this is an admission of guilt yet they still do not want to repair and i'm left driving in an unsafe vehicle. Corporate chrysler told me that the problems i'm having do fit the parameters of recall m01 but since my vehicle is not on the list, i cannot be helped. What does that tell you?
While driving on highway at approx. 50 mph, the "batter saver" message appeared on the dash display followed by multiple systems shutting down along with multiple fault lights including brakes, abs, bat.the engine stopped running and there was minimal control of the vehicle.steering & braking were almost non existent.after pulling to the side of the highway, there was a strong electrical smell coming from the engine compartment.upon further investigation, the smell was coming from the alternator.no electrical power was available to lock/unlock doors, turn on hazard lights, or place the car in neutral in order to pull the vehicle on to a tow truck.
The passenger side low beam headlight went out the other day and when i went to change it the connector that attaches to the bulb was melted. Two week later the drivers side low beam light did the same thing. The bulbs that were inthere at the time the connectors melted were oem rated bulbs. I contacted the dealer and they said the only thing available at the time was to buy the entire wiring harness and that would run close to $800.
Received message on console why driving "battery saver mode" drove 1 mile and pulled into gas station. While parked and car running radio, abs, stability control systems all went offline. I turned the car off and smelled electrical burning. Opened hood and burning smell was stronger. I returned to the car and all electrical power was completely drained.towed to dodge dealership after calling chrysler recall hotline.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was low voltage on the battery, which kept being drained without warning. The battery was replaced by the contact, but the failure continued. Also, the latches failed to function on the front passenger side doors. The dealer replaced both latches. In addition, the service stability traction control, service engine, air bag, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags), 16v043000 (structure),15v467000 (air bags and seat belts), 14v643000 (electrical system), 14v101000 (exterior lighting), 13v118000 (air bags), and 12v497000 (electrical system, service brakes, air). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
On january 19th 2014 i was driving to work and the car went into battery saver mode the abs light came on, the radio shut off and the car started to shake and it went dead on a busy intersection.i had it towed to pep boys they changed the battery just so i can get it to dodge to replace the alternator it was a factory defect in the alternator wiring which is not on the recall list so, i had to pay $700. When i got the car back 2 days later. I noticed when i'm driving one headlight goes out . I saw a recall on the 2011 charger police vehicles headlight harness burning out but nothing on the base model se which are having the same problem. I pay too much money a month for this car to come out of pocket for these factory defects. Dodge/chrysler need to do something about this or they will lose alot of customers.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 mph, an unknown warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (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. Kernersville chrysler dodge jeep ram in kernersville, north carolina was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled due to a faulty alternator, which was replaced. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Car completely lost power while approaching red lighta red light. First radio stopworking, turned completely off, wouldn't come on. Then lost control and all power to vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 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 (fred martin superstore, 195 barber rd, barberton, oh 44203, 330-753-4444) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The dealer repaired the vehicle with the defective part instead and informed the contact to call if the vehicle experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware 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.
Takata recall. My passenger airbag rattles like there are parts loose inside of it. Chrysler just keep saying that the parts aren't available and that i must understand that it takes a long time to manufacture parts and distribute them everywhere. With all of the rattling inside this airbag device i'm fairly sure if i have an accident my passenger won't survive.in regards to the electrical often when i turn my vehicle off lights on the dashboard radio and climate control panel stay on even if the doors open. This doesn't happen all the timeand these are not lights or features that should be on when the vehicle is turned offsuch as the air conditioner light. The problem begansomewhere around the end of 2013 beginning of 2014 there have even been a few timeswhen while driving the vehicle all of the interior lights including the dashboard go out. I've reported it to two different dealers and shown photos to the dealer when reporting the problem, they don't seem to know how to diagnose the problem and or have told me there is no problem.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel became hard to turn.the contact also mentioned that the abs deactivated and the battery save mode light illuminated. The contact determined that the alternator failed, causing the problem to recur multiple times after the battery was recharged. The alternator was replaced but failed to remedy the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
I owned and purchased my 2011 dodge charger since 5-17-2014. On 7-13-2015, my son was getting ready to leave art institutes of atlanta/decatur, the 2011 charger he was operating would not crank. After the wrecker arrived to get ready and tow, the car cranked and he made it home from decatur, ga to mcdonough, ga. The next day, 7-14-2015, i tried to start the car and it wouldn't crank till i called a wrecker on 7-16-15 to tow the vehicle to landmark dodge in morrow, ga. They called me on 7-20-2015 and informed me my warranty or chrysler would not cover the issue bothering the car (lost engine ground and melted ground wire, left side engine at motor mount). They tested the electric system, starter, starter wiring and relay, and tightened all engine grounds, replaced engine ground left side at motor mount. It was repaired on 7-20-2015. The repair came up to $308.29 (parts and labor). Please investigate this matter on the 2011 charger before it happens to someone else and it really costed me.updated 9/28/15 *ln.updated 12/13/2017
On the above time, i was on the interstate on my way to pick up my children from day care, when the battery mode icon flashed. Then the lights, radio, air conditioner went off, in that order. I turned on my signal light so that i could pull over to the right shoulder, when the car began to start making a whirling sound, started smoking, and then i could see fire. Thank god other people saw what was going on and allowed me to pull over to the shoulder safely without getting injured. I looked it up online and have seen several of incidents like this reported. I am a single mother of 3, my car is less than 3 years old, this is ridiculous, now i am out of 850 plus 100 to tow it. Dodge should be held responsible. Fix this.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger.the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle was making an abnormal noise and completely shut off without warning. The vehicle restarted and abnormal odor emitted after restarting the vehicle.the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified and the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Recall on alternator on 8/27/17 i was driving on the road and my car just stop running. I restarted it and the battery safe mode appeared on the screen. I made it to my house and my car stop working all together. I called evan arena dodge to make a service apt. They stated they were backed up and gave me a date 8/8/17 @ 10 am. I called the recall 9/5/17 agent stated part will not be in until 2018. I stated what i'm i suppose to do without a car, agent stated they will approve a rental until then. I called recall 9/6-9/8 to guarantee that my car will get the proper care and i will not be out of a car. Chris service agent at evan arena dodge states my car part is on recall and the part will not available until 2018. I stated i was aware of the issue per recall. Chris service agent gave me a bill of $99.99 i refused to sign and pay for it because it was an alternator recall issue and not fault of my own.i stated to chris service agent,' what about a rental per recall i will be provided a rental until further notice.' chris stated i don't know why they sent out them letters out because everyone has been coming up here to get their car fixed. I stated to chris service agent i'm a victim of the recalled alternator and i have been without a car for a week and a half. Chris left desk and tom supervisor came and stated parts will not be in until march 2018. I stated to tom that's not my problem, i need to get to work i have 2 jobs and no transportation. I need a rental, tom stated i will email my district manager and he usually gets back to me quickly for the approval of the rental, if it's the recall alternator. I stated well i have an apt at 10 am put it on the diagnostic and you should be calling me in an hour. Chris service agent called me at 12:30 and stated it was the alternator and i stated what about the rental?unable to complete my complaint due to lack of character
I have replaced my car's alternator twice within 16 months due to total failure (car won't turn on) and impending failure (low charging while on).this resulted in my battery needing to be replaced.additionally, i have replaced all 4 wheel speed sensors twice within the last 24 months because they are failing and the abs / esc light comes on.very disappointing in a car that's only 3 years old.dealership tells me both repairs are typical of these cars, even the new ones.lastly, both of my headlights have blown out due to a known recall.
Alternator burned up causing the car to lose all power and then not be able to restart.
At night or when hid headlights are on for about 30 minutes, one of the headlights will turn off, leaving only one light on. If i stop the car and turn off the ignition and restart the car both lights will be on. Also if i turn off the headlight switch for a moment and then back to the on position both headlights come back on. At first i thought i had a burnt out bulb and i took the car to firestone to get a replacement bulb, but they said both headlights work and could not duplicate the problem. I took it to a dodge dealership and they could not find a problem. This problem still occurs. Neither firestone or dodge charged me anything for the check.they both said "no problem found".now dodge sent me a recall notice for an alternator problem. I wonder if this is related.
My vehicle was parked and i used my remote starter, and once i got in the car the battery saver mode was illuminated on the dash and i smelled a burning odor inside the cabin. I was able to drive home with no noticeable effects but i only lived 2.5 miles away from where i was.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the front passenger side headlight burned out on three different occasions. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for all three repairs to replace the bulb. However, the failure recurred. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (electrical). The contact notified the dealer and they indicated that the parts were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
Car died at intersection with almost no warning. Lost all power with in 1 min of stall. Alternator is fried. Came to a stop and within 30 seconds a battery light came on and said "battery saver mode". Bells started to ding and the wipers turned on. Tried to pull over and car stalled in middle of the road. Turned hazards on and 1 minute later there was no power at all. When we tried to jump the car in order to close the windows and sunroof, the connectors started to smoke where the jumpers were connected.for a high performance car there is no alternator warning or gauge to determine if it is starting to fail. That only shows that this is a known problem and they do not want customers to see what is happening. Car was running perfectly fine until that point.
Passenger side headlight started flickering was driving in bad fog could not use high beams the more we drove the worse the flickering became. All of a sudden it seemed like we lost all headlights we were able to pull over got out to check lights and the low beam headlight was out. We finally made it home. The next day went to check the lights and found the low beam wiring harness melted. I started looking online and came to find numerous web sites with people having the same issue and chrysler has only recalled the police issue vehicles. To me chrysler knows there is an issue but do not want to fix it. I have paid over $200 to get it fixed. I have called chrysler numerous times and have gotten no where with them.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge challenger. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning and abnormal noises emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number 13v118000(air bags) and a manufacturer service campaign for the engine timing chain and chain guide. However, the problem recurred for the timing chain. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was directly related to nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). However, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 34,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the lights on the instrument panel became dim. In addition, the brakes failed and the steering wheel seized as the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and the head lamp wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v197000 (electrical system, service brakes, air), 14v101000 (exterior lighting), and 14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 36,000.
While driving my 2011 dodge charger on the highway going about 55mph, i started to hear a whiny or hissing noise coming from under the hood i continued to drive to my destination and all of a sudden a battery saver mode light came on the brakes got really hard to control the car then it just shutoff . With the brakes being that hard to press to control the car it was very hard to try to pull over the side of the rode, i final got the car at a complete stop . I waited for a while car still wouldn't start so i had relative come remove the battery to have it checked at auto zone which they said the battery was good just need a charge ,they charged the battery for me we got it back in the car the long enough for me to make it home. The next day went out to start the car still hearing the noise and the battery saver light was still on was able to drive to local part store they checked the alternator it was no good the guy told me the voltage that it was giving out my car was running only off battery so i had to rush back home before the car shutdown again in traffic which was dangerous to me and my unborn. I spoke with the dealership they told me sounds like my alternator is bad and to bring it in for them to check which is $97.99+ tax and total repairs would be around 600-$750.00 which is totally unaffordable. He also stated its a known issue by chrysler and they will begin a recall and notify customers at the end of november but when i call chrysler customer service they have no updates . This is the 2nd recall since i had this car i was thinking about the 2015model as my next car but the way things are going with dodge i think not. I just want my vehicle repaired under the recall guidelines and wish they could start it a little sooner please!
Driver-side low beam bulb appeared to be burned out - took to dealer and they found the wiringharness was burned (just as described in recall m05 for police vehicles) and had to be replaced.i really wish they had replaced both sides since they had it all apart (have to take bumper off to getto headlights which is another sad story) - they covered this fix but only because i had vehicleon extended warrantythis should be a passenger vehicle recall too.now i have to wait around for it to happen to passenger-side (or to driver side again, since cause of harness melting seems likely to be something deeper thanjust the harness/wiring itself - voltage regulation or ??? i don't know, but replacing it with the exact samepart doesn't seem like a permanent solution).
While i was driving on the highway the car suddenly began to lose power. I was putting on the gas but the car was slowing down so quickly that i had to pull off on the side of the road. Once i turned the engine off it would not start again.
I thankfully was driving in a parking lot when my radio, abs, and traction control shut off. After that the car shut it self off. I got it to stop safely. I than tried to use jumper cables and could not get it to start. I than paid to have it towed ($85) to a dealership. They charged me ($100) to scan the computer and told me it was just a dead battery. Bought a new battery ($170) had them install it. Next day it does the same thing. Thankfully made it back to the same dealership and they gave me the run around. So i got it to somewhere that knows what they are doing. You would think a dealership would. I was told it would cost $480 just for the alternator which is crazy. No store carried it. Took me and them over 2 weeks to find one. So after parts and labor and towing a new alternator almost made me wreck and cost me almost $1000. Unacceptable!!!
Trunk latch stopped working and trunk light and trunk release button and no trunk ajar alarm lighting up on the dashboard.stationary. The dealer stated the latch was fried and had to replace the whole unit and button.
Alternator is bad burnt out my battery. Car will not start even after several jump starts. Bad alternator car only has approx 120,000 miles.
Driving with my daughter in the car in heavy morning traffic and ivic message came on stating car was in battery saver mode.second time in 4 months this has happened (got alternator and battery tested and replaced the first time) so i immediately turned around to head back home.by the time i got near my neighborhood about 5 minutes later everything was shutting off and i could only go 25 mph with no power steering.about a minute or so before the ivic message i noticed a slight whining coming from my engine compartment.if i jump the battery, car starts but still in battery saver mode.
At the red light the car shut off, did not have any power, and would not start. After jump starting the car it drove for about 30 minutes more, then all of a sudden the car started malfunctioning. The radio turned off, indicator lights started blinking, steering wheel begin to lock up, and the car began jerking uncontrollably. I then called a tow truck to jumpstart the car and proceeded to go home, the car never stopped jerking and was in power saver mode. I purchased a new battery the next day. Soon after the car begin to do all the same things, jerking, indicator lights, etc. My car has absolutely no power after completely charging the battery. It cannot get towed because i am unable to place the car in neutral due to no power. This has to be a manufacturers problem with the electrical system.
Driving approx 40 mph, battery saver mode indicator came on, car still drove fine.next day on way into work, battery saver mode indicator was still on, approx speed while traveling to work was 70 mph, once i arrived at work, i started to smell something burning, i popped the hood and noticed a distinctive electrical burning smell.tried starting car, and vehicle will not start.it wasn't till i looked at this website that i noticed all the other complaints referring to the same issue.hopefully the dealership is aware of this issue now and will be able to repair the component without issues.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the wipers activated and the radio turned off independently as the safer battery mode warning indicator illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn and the contact had to apply excessive force in order to turn the vehicle as all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact turned the vehicle off and failed to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
The passenger side low beam headlight appeared to have burned out. This was not the case. The headlamp harness for the low beam headlight became so hot it melted and began smoking. This is an apparent serious problem in this year model. There have been several complaints about this and the only recall is for police vehicles. The rest of us have to fork money out of pocket to fix a clear and apparent manufacturing defect and major safety issue. This happened to me while i was driving on an unlit roadway after dark. My headlight went out and began smoking. I had to pull over and disassemble my headlight assembly to keep it from smoking.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and diagnosis. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
I was driving home with my 2 kids on the freeway. Battery saver mode message came on. The lights on the dash started flickering. The abs light and electronic stabilitylights went on and off. As i was exciting freeway the rpms started jumping up and down. Ac started blowing hot. Radio shut off and the gas pedal barely worked. After that i lost power steering and had to muscle the car around a car in front of me and into a parking lot. The alternator died on me. I have read many other people having the same thing happen to them.
Hvac heater blend door actuator are failing across all chrysler and dodge models, causing a loud knocking/clicking sound behind the dash and the steering column. There are thousands of people needing this replacement, these parts need to be recalled immediately.
Wiring harness on low beam passenger side headlight failed (shorted out), causing visibility issues.
While driving lights shut off, i switch from auto to on, to turn lights back on, lights flicker slightly as well. Car taken dealership changed car battery, key fog, and shortened wires to liggts. Problem is not fixed.
Upon starting car information light came on.checked the dash display and found "battery saver" indicated.drove vehicle home (3-4 miles) battery save mode remained on.an internet search indicates this is a common problem.recall????
Alternator failure, complete engine/steering shut down, burning smell-while on highway. Car totally inoperable afterwards.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle erroneously decelerated then the battery saving, abs, and traction control warning lights illuminated.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the battery and the alternator would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 50,400.
My car started making a squeaky noise from the engine one morning, then as i drove it the radio went off and my battery said it was going into battery saving mode. My ac started to turn on and off, so i lowered my windows then my windows wouldn't go back up. I had numerous engine lights come. My windshield wipers where turning on and off. My power steering stopped working, so i pulled over. I turned my car off and it wouldn't turn on. I checked my battery the next morning to see if i needed a new one but it was fine. I jumped my car and drove it around a little and still had all the problems stated above with my headlights flashing on and off this time. I turned the car off and the lights inside where still flashing, so i unplugged the battery. My car is now at the dodge dealer and they are telling me it might be alternator. I don't understand how this happens to a 2011 vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and then an independent mechanic where the alternator was replaced but the failure recurred. The contact noticed that the battery save mode and the brake warning indicators flashed when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the alternator assembly was replaced a second occasion under a manufacturer recall. The contact stated that a week after the repair, the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was informed that the thermostat was not properly closed and that a diagnosis needed to be performed. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v046000 (electrical system) but the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Multiple incidents of headlamp burning out in rapid succession.replaced each time with new only to happen again.wires on harness for headlamp are melting, causing burnout.dealer wants to charge to replace "headlamp assembly" (pn 57010411ae/ac/ad), but there is a recall on police models for this exact issue under chrysler m01 recall/nhtsa recall 12v042000.chrysler says recall complete and refuses to fix for free, but obviously those previously recalled vehicles weren't the only ones affected as evidenced by other complaints here.i should not have to spend nearly $500 to repair a known issue on a two year old vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the headlights suddenly failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the headlight harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled for repairs. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 52,000.
While driving on majors highway or roads car just stalls completely this has happened numerous times almost
I bought a 2011 charger in 2012. Dec 11 2013 my son was stranded in the cold with a dead alternator. It cost a fortune for tow, new alternator, labor ($865.00) . That is unacceptable for a 2 year old car and owners should be compensated.
I have a 2011 charger r/t awd and had the battery saver mode come on yesterday, along with a winding noise and electrical burning odor. After this the car would not start no more and the battery drained. Just got a call from dodge it is my altanator gone bad. They have a recall with this issue for other vehicles but not mines and its the same type altanator.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the passenger headlights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an auto shop and the bulb was replaced. Two weeks after the failure was repaired, the headlights became inoperable again. The dealer was notified, who stated that the head lamp jumper harnesses and the abs/esc system fuse within the power distribution center needed to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v042000 (electrical system) but was advised that the recall only included those vehicles that were being used as police vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 43,000.
At first my car started making a whining type of sound it seemed to be driving a little bit off. Then after driving down the street i noticed that the abs light and the traction lightwas on, and a burnt electrical wire smell was coming through the vents. So i pulled over and parked and turned the vehicle off. I opened the hood and the smell of burnt wire was really bad. I decided to leave the vehicle where i had parked it, but wanted to roll up the windows. When i went to turn the car back on the car was completely dead.so long story short my relatively new car broke down on me. And this is not the first time this has happened to me. I previously owned a 2008 dodge charger that had the same issues. Its really a disappointment because the whole reason i traded in my old charger for a new one was becausei needed a reliable vehicle that i could depend on. And that is obviously not a dodge.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was a loss of power, the instrument cluster flickered, and the lights shorted out when the vehicle experienced an electrical failure. The failure recurred more than two times. The contact replaced the battery twice, but the failure continued. The contact stated there was a progressing burning odor during the failure. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). While pulling out to drive on the road, the vehicle had a sudden loss of power and was pushed to a repair shop. The mechanic diagnosed that the alternator assembly was extremely hot and may need to be replaced. The contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v043000 (structure) and 16v352000 (air bags). The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if they may provide a dealer to diagnose the failure and to schedule the two recall repairs. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Brought vehicle into dealership due to a "battery saver mode" message in my evic, along with a slight winding noise heard in the engine compartment and a slight electrical burning odor. Dealer was unable to replicate issue and sent me home. Next day, the same message appeared in my evic and a very strong electrical burning odor could be smelt coming through my vents in the passenger compartment. Took vehicle back to dealership and they observed both the message and strong odor. Popped vehicles hood and a very strong electrical burning odor was observed and the outside of the alternator was black and hot. They indicated that there was no recall for the v-8, but there was for the v-6 alternators (nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000) and even though my vehicle was manufactured during the affected build dates, there was nothing they could do about it. When i went out to move my vehicle from where i had parked, the abs, traction control, and emergency brake (was not engaged) lights were on. When vehicle was shifted into drive, windshield wipers turned on and vehicle stalled out. Currently waiting to see if warranty company will cover the alternator.
Driving home from work 65mph, all lights on dash went out, radio went dark, a/c blew super hot air and blinded me and engine died and wouldn't restart. I had to carefully get off road on the hottest day of the ear to find smoke coming from 5.7l engine. Small fire from alternator! almost hit 5 cars and almost got hit by 3. This is the same alternator from the previous p60 recall, but isn't covered because recall only affects 3.6l engines. Why would the recall cover one but not the other?
On tuesday (10/7/14)night i was driving the car and the radio stop working and then i got the message of battery save mode, next daycar broke down it didn't wanna start good thing i was not driving so, now im stuck with a $750 dollar billthanks dodge
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel injector and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the vehicle stalled immediately after repair. Also, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle and a burning odor. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator and hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the alternator failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the alternator was replaced. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, the abs warning light illuminated. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.updated 04/08/15*ljupdated 9/27/2017
While at a stop light my car began to smoke from the right side of the hood, my air condition, radio and windows stop working and my battery light came on and then a message came on saying battery saver mode. It is so unfair to consumers that buy these cars, trusting that we have not bought a lemon. In my opinion anything that dodge sells is a lemon even it is bought new. And i think it is outrageousthat and alternator is 500 dollars, for what to put another piece of junk in the car. My car is only 2 1/2 years old and it is obsurd to have to replace an alternator this soon. The whole car needs to be recalled!!!!!dodge can not even give me a car!!!! you can believe though just as soon as i get it running i am turning it in to whomever wants it!!!!! and whomever controls the car makers should not allow dodge to make even a bicycle!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) and 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
A message icon appeared on my dashboard saying "power saver mode" i didn't do what it was so i was going to look it up after i got of work.i parked my car and went to work. When i came out to go on my lunch break my car was completely dead. I called the dealership and they told me i needed a new alternator and i asks if i was covered and they said no even though i have only 42,200 miles.i looked up to see and saw several people had the same problem. The alternator are to small for dodge chargers and causes them to burn out fairly quickly and even some have caused alternator to catch fire.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. The vin was not available.
"takata recall" vehicle alternator burned out. The vehicle was being driven at the time when the battery light and the abs light came on both in red not the normal orange, also the traction light started coming off and on at times for the past month when driving as normal to places around my area. When she made it home she noticed that all the instrument panel lights came on then went off and she smelled smoke and turned the vehicle off and raised the hood and noticed that burnt electrical smell with smoke coming from the side of the motor where the alternator is, so when i got home i noticed the alternator had black burn scars around the coil areas and with a flashlight noticed some of the coils inside were melted down from the burning
I was driving from my home to work at approximately 40 miles per hour and my car completely shut down.i lost power steering, power brakes, and the engine died.i took the car to the local dodge dealer and they said that the alternator had gone bad and had also caused the battery to fail.i googled the issue and found hundreds of complaints concerning alternators failing while driving dodge chargers.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery failed due to the hands free module draining the battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.
I was driving, with my son in the car, and my electrical system completely failed. My windows, steering, brakes,and etc. Stopped working while i was driving. Behind me was an log truck fully loaded. Thanks god there was just enough space for him to swurve around my car. This could have been a deadly accident. This all happen while my car was moving and i was able to get in a safe position before stopping the car. After it stopped, nothing worked in the vehicle.
My battery saver mode came up on screen then my abs & traction control lights came on so i took my car to dealer and they checked it out and said all systems were fine as i drove my car home the battery saver mode, abs and traction control lights came on again and i began smelling a burnt smell from engine so i opened up the hood and my alternator was smoking and looked fried all electrical was down nothing works now no power to car at all, needless to say car is being towed back to dealer now and hopefully they will fix it this time and not put my family at risk of being burned or harmed.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, all the vehicle warning indicators illuminated and the engine failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
2011 dodge charger. Consumer expresses discontent concerning chrysler corporation *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle would not start and chrysler was aware there was an issue and never informed him. The consumer also stated the vehicle has a terrible blind spot, which was restrictive, as his body transgressed higher towards the back making it difficult seeing low hoods.also, the rear window view was higher, apparently to allow more trunk space, which blocked the consumer from seeing, the hood when backing out of parking spaces. The consumer stated he could barely see the speedometer, the numbers were a lot smaller and difficult to read. Also, it was difficult to adjust the tilt wheel. The consumer stated he had to use extra strength to pull the wheel up or down.the consumer stated there was a drag in the vehicle, when he removed his foot from the accelerator,the vehicle would slow down more rapidly. Also, it was easy to accidentally move the shifter into a lower gear. Also, the transmission was not shifting properly.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the battery saver warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was a dead cell in the battery that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure returned immediately after leaving the dealer. The contact returned to the dealer and was advised to drive the vehicle and the code would clear independently. The battery saver mode continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer who stated that the alternator was faulty. The technician later determined that the voltage regulator needed to be repaired. The repair was performed. The failure returned. In addition, the contact stated the headlight assembly failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlight assembly was burned out. The vehicle was repaired but since the failure persisted the vehicle was returned to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the a new pcm would resolve the issue. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at an unknown speed, the radio failed, the vehicle stalled, and the abs indicator illuminated. After the failure, a small amount of smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,243.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the brake pedal was stiff. The vehicle was restarted and power returned; however, the engine did not crank. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the battery was replaced again. The failure did not return. The failure mileage was 63,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the abs and the esc warning lights illuminated. In addition, a chime sounded and the power steering failed. The vehicle was shifted into park and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was smoke and an odor of burning wires coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while braking to a stop, the vehicle started smoking as all of the lights on the instrument panel and dashboard started to flicker. The contact then crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries. The contact and several child passengers became locked into the vehicle for several minutes due to the door locks failing. The door was opened after multiple attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the battery and alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. Kmj
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the engine stalled and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the lights on the instrument panel became dim. In addition, the brakes failed and the steering wheel seized as the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and the head lamp wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v197000 (electrical system, service brakes, air), 14v101000 (exterior lighting), and 14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle went into the battery saver mode. Additionally, the abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation; however, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The failure occurred on two separate occasions. The dealer stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 42,350.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the abs and traction warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated there was a burning smell and the radio failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 50,087.
The contact owns 2011 dodge charger.the contact stated that the battery saver mode warning light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that the oil pump was fractured.the oil pump was replaced, and the dealer reprogrammed the computer system. The technician advised the contact to refrain from utilizing the features of the vehicle such as the a/c, radio, and bluetooth at the same time.in addition, the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the engine stalled without warning and the vehicle started shaking violently.the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to another dealer for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of failure and vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical).the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start due to a loss of battery power. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the alternator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) in december of 2014. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted on multiple occasions and stated that the part was not available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 60 mph, all the warning lights illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 70 mph, the alternator failed and caused the vehicle to stall without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while braking to a stop, the vehicle started smoking as all of the lights on the instrument panel and dashboard started to flicker. The contact then crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries. The contact and several child passengers became locked into the vehicle for several minutes due to the door locks failing. The door was opened after multiple attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the battery and alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. Kmj
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, there was a burning smell coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle abs warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 30 mph, the headlamps and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle jerked. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel. The contact independently diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 04/20/16*lj
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a noise outside the vehicle. The battery, abs, and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a safe location. The engine was turned off and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,600.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the engine stalled and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was smoke emitting from under the hood. The contact discovered that the alternator was smoking.the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 59,400.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the battery saver warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was a dead cell in the battery that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure returned immediately after leaving the dealer. The contact returned to the dealer and was advised to drive the vehicle and the code would clear independently. The battery saver mode continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer who stated that the alternator was faulty. The technician later determined that the voltage regulator needed to be repaired. The repair was performed. The failure returned. In addition, the contact stated the headlight assembly failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlight assembly was burned out. The vehicle was repaired but since the failure persisted the vehicle was returned to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the a new pcm would resolve the issue. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at an unknown speed, the radio failed, the vehicle stalled, and the abs indicator illuminated. After the failure, a small amount of smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,243.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact heard a high pitched noise underneath the hood of the vehicle. While driving 30 mph, the battery saver mode, traction control, and abs sensors illuminated. The dealer stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The authorized dealer did not state why the three sensors illuminated or why the codes were displayed in the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 112,801.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, when the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she continued to drive to her residence. The contact stated when she arrived, her husband opened the hood and saw fire located on the alternator. The contact stated her husband extinguished the fire with water nearby. The contact stated no one was injured or sought medical attention. No fire report was filed. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated an independent mechanic came to her residence and informed her the alternator was needing to replaced. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The vin was associated to nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 197,033.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the alternator failed and need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,436.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the abs and the esc warning lights illuminated. In addition, a chime sounded and the power steering failed. The vehicle was shifted into park and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was smoke and an odor of burning wires coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine failed without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing a new alternator. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 46,841.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 45 mph, a whining noise was heard coming from the engine area and smoke came out of the vents. The contact turned the engine off to check under the hood. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same defect listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 37,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that four days later, while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized. The brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond and the battery saver mode and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,550.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel became hard to turn.the contact also mentioned that the abs deactivated and the battery save mode light illuminated. The contact determined that the alternator failed, causing the problem to recur multiple times after the battery was recharged. The alternator was replaced but failed to remedy the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 25 mph, an unknown warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and smoke emitted from the front of the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator caught on fire and needed to be replaced. There were no injuries. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 35 mph, the abs and traction control indicators suddenly illuminated. Shortly afterwards, the vehicle decelerated on its own and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that it was difficult to unlatch the buckle of the driver side seat belt. In addition, the horn failed and was no longer operable. The contact also heard a loud screeching sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the lower control arm, tie rod end, and wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred. The failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, the passenger side headlight went out without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness melted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 68,224.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and there was an abnormal burning odor. In addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the wiring was replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was not provided.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver side headlight intermittently failed. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate while driving at night. The contact also noticed an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to classic chrysler dodge jeep ram (1102 walton dr, texarkana, tx 75503, (903) 716-0600) where the contact was informed that the power distribution center fuse needed to be replaced to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred because the incorrect fuse was installed and other electrical shorts occurred in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 108,000.
My 2011 dodge charger had a smell of a burnt altenator. Car abs light came on andmy radio turned off and there was a whining noise in the engine compartment.the car has electrical problems, thebattery is in a power save modei have not gone to the dealer yet. Its my 3rd incident with the car. Headlightsand brakes.i will have to get it towed,i don't trust to drive it. It running onthe battery only. It needs to be recalled
While driving the battery saver mode came on, after that the abs warning light came on.then power to the radio was cut out and the ac fan speed started jumping sporadically until shutting down as well.then the speedometer fell to 0 even though i was traveling at a constant rate.once stopped in a parking lot the car went completely dead and i was unable to restart the vehicle and had to have it towed. There was a burning smell coming from under the hood and also a whining noise could be heard from inside the cabin prior to the failure. The alternator did have to be replaced.
My abs and stability control lights come on but they go off. But when driving they come on suddenly i dont have brakes for several crucial seconds when attempting to stop. Then the lights go off again.
While driving on sunday evening around 8:30 pm about 2 miles from my home going to get some cold medicines my car all of a sudden the radio stop working and it started stalling and my abs brakes light and traction control lights came on and was about to cut off and everything just stop working was able to get it off the road. Remember smelling something that was burning no smoke or fire have done research on the internet and there are several complaints about people having the same problem with the same amount of mileage as my car or lesser. Did call dodge and they had no complaints they claim of this problem but it could have happen due to a recent recall they call a m10. No other assistance from the maker of this car but it needs to be investigated period.if it is the alternator and battery it is costing over $1000.00 to get the repairs done and this is bad when the warranty just went out on it. Not including car note and car insurance.
"battery save mode" i don't know what happen my car didn't want to start? i have had this car for about 1yr1/2. Checked battery levels they are fine. Then started drove the car for 2 days then died when i parked the car and tried to drive it again. But will not turn over.when traveling under the speed of 30mph the car becomes very hard to steer and feels like its going to shut off. I don't know what is wrong with it. I can't drive it anywhere to get a diagnosis on it.
While driving my 2011 rt awd dodge charger on the freeway, at approximately 65 mph, all of the lights (including, the dash lights, the radio, the headlights, i am unsure if the rear running lights were involved) shut off momentarily (3-5 seconds). During that time i noticed a change in the steering, the wheel became stiff like the power steering was off. I let my foot off of the gas pedal but did not brake so i'm not sure if the power brakes were affected, but assume they were. It sounds a lot like the alternator failure recall involving the 6 cylinder models with the 160 amp alternator. (i believe this is the same alternator that was used in the r/t 5.7l hemi model) the power came back on and i drove the last 4-5 miles home without further incident. I am apprehensive about driving on the freeway now. Loosing the ability to steer and brake at freeway speed could end in an accident. As an added note, when i arrived home i checked to see if there was any smell (electrical) near the engine, there was not.
Driving from philly to nj at 2am on sunday right before i entered the bridge lost power steering,abs,radio and battery saver light came on i had my wife and 3 kids with me after a minute or so started losing the headlights . I just wanted to get to jersey side and stop somewhere and call for help. I was very lucky because got to rt.73 highway and mt.laurel police spotted me and helped me a lot by taking us home safe. I had my car towed to the nearest garage and they told me the alternator died so i called the dodge dealership they said that no dodge chargers had that problem reported before i was "first". They were so rude on the phone and said just suck it up and pay $790 . Well i got it fixed not at the dealership but at the gas station mechanic . I also paid $150 for towing and now i'm afraid that its going to fail again soon. I called the corporate right after i heard about the recall and they told me that my vin it is not recalled. They still investigating for more vin numbers.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was low voltage on the battery, which kept being drained without warning. The battery was replaced by the contact, but the failure continued. Also, the latches failed to function on the front passenger side doors. The dealer replaced both latches. In addition, the service stability traction control, service engine, air bag, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags), 16v043000 (structure),15v467000 (air bags and seat belts), 14v643000 (electrical system), 14v101000 (exterior lighting), 13v118000 (air bags), and 12v497000 (electrical system, service brakes, air). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
First issue(s) occured in may of 2011 and have continued to date. Over 25 visits to 2 dealerships for fixes, and no one can get a fix on it. First, it was the passive entry door handles, which have occurred 5 times and 5 fixes since last year. Second issue was the power shutdown for the car, 3 dead batteries, and several issues concerning the uconnect system shutting down during driving. There has been a relentless amount of suspension and braking issues occurring. The issues include having to replace warped rotors, uneven balding tires(twice now), abs failing and traction control failing, uneven door seams, flaking and chipping paint(especially between body panels), and now brakes again grinding sideways in the calipers. There has been so many issues, that i had to contact a lawyer, which is now presently on it's 97th day of submittal to get this vehicle rectified. I've also had the vehicle in the chrysler star customer satisifaction program since jan. Of 2012 at 8,012 miles and they were not able to warranty the rotor issue, which has forced us to have the rotors changed it at another service, not being a dodge dealer. The car is currently being looked at for bad sway bar link bushings and several other bushings showing dry rot prematurely. I've also experienced the trunk poping open in mid driving, which has been the only thing besides the 5th door handle replacement that has worked since purchasing it. Recently, the cars transmission would not shift out of 2nd gear and was forced to pull over and restart it on a major highway.
Battery save mode message,car message came up, lost power to radio, and the car shut off.had the alternator tested and it came back ok and replaced battery.it worked for a day and got the same message and radio shut off again.
I have replaced my car's alternator twice within 16 months due to total failure (car won't turn on) and impending failure (low charging while on).this resulted in my battery needing to be replaced.additionally, i have replaced all 4 wheel speed sensors twice within the last 24 months because they are failing and the abs / esc light comes on.very disappointing in a car that's only 3 years old.dealership tells me both repairs are typical of these cars, even the new ones.lastly, both of my headlights have blown out due to a known recall.
When i fill my tank, the fuel pump under the back seat on the passenger side over fills and leaks raw gasoline into the cab. I have looked online and found hundreds of people with 2011 and 2012 chargers with the same problem.second i had a head light go out on the passenger side. I replaced the bulb and still isn't working, checked the fuses and those are,good to. Maybe it's a faulty wire harness. Also found people online with the same issue.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 30 mph, the headlamps and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle jerked. I had to apply force to the steering wheel. Car was taken to dodge dealer ship i received a call and stated that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. I replace both things and car still having same isue
While driving on majors highway or roads car just stalls completely this has happened numerous times almost
I was driving, with my son in the car, and my electrical system completely failed. My windows, steering, brakes,and etc. Stopped working while i was driving. Behind me was an log truck fully loaded. Thanks god there was just enough space for him to swurve around my car. This could have been a deadly accident. This all happen while my car was moving and i was able to get in a safe position before stopping the car. After it stopped, nothing worked in the vehicle.
8/12/16 driving with my fiance and baby girl near home i noticed the battery saving mode warning, not long after navigation and radio shut off fearing the worst i began to head back home through small streets where less civilians and moving cars. Engine roaring like if it was trying to fight to get every last drop of the batteries power. As i was entering the gate to my home the car officially gave up and all the power completely died. I couldn't brake nor turn the wheel without giving it my whole body weight and pressure to prevent it from going head on into someones home. My fiance even had trouble unlocking the doors within the car to jump out and help in whatever way he thought he was going to help. And this was going on with the emergency brake on. Thankfully no collision occurred thanks to my quick thinking and luck. Hoping it was only the battery that was the problem i got it completely re-charged. When i reconnected it i noticed all lights turning on thinking problem solved, nevertheless immediately the engine began to shake and smoking up. Quickly turning it off i researched that a recall p60 for my make model and year are available for what happened to my car but sadly not my engine and alternator power wth. 4yrs 37307 miles on my 2011 dodge charger r/t mopar edition 5.7l v8 hemi on time with maintenance and payments why is this happening to me!! i cant afford paying anything extra other than what i signed up to pay i thought new car no problems im so wrong i had to take my car in for so many many recalls not including when i tried to solve the problems it was giving me before i even received notice that a recall was available for the problem, and now this!the alternator is fried and the radiator will be next i know because an engine is like our anatomy one affected part soon affects the next part that makes the other function. Hopefully im wrong.
Battery saver mode code message came on. Radio shut off. Abs light flashed. Steering became rigid. Took to shop, alternator and battery needed replaced.
Car went into battery saver mode while driving. Took to dealership said nothing wrong. Drove next day where all lights and wipers going off. Radio cut off and abs, traction control and e-brake lights came on. Then car began having smoky smell. Completely shut off in intersection with no recharge or ability to start up. Could not even lock doors or open trunk.
My 2011 dodge charger se sometimes goes into "power save mode", when it does that, it makes a loud noise coming from the engine specifically from the alternator pulley and the serpentine belt. When i turn on the ac and turn the wheel, the noise persists, but when the ac is off and i turn the wheel, there is no noise. When the vehicle goes into the power save mode, i feel like i loose power when turning, as if the vehicle is going to turn off.
On my daily routine home, out of the blue, my esc light comes on. Immediately im concerned and notice some loss of power. No less than a minute later my abs light comes on as well! so i pull over and shut off the car and thencut it back on, no luck. The car starts but the engine won't cut on and both lights are still on. So i cut it off again and wait a few then attempt to cut it onagain and it getsworse! the car reads "no key detected" and then completely shuts off. So i immediately assume the battery is dead and call my brother for a jump. He comes and jumps me and no success. The driver info still reads "no key detected". So now im left wondering what's gone wrong. I had it towed to the dealership for service andnotice that this vehicle has already been serviced for an esc/abs light recall back in may of 2012. So this leads me to believe that this is a serious electrical issue. Like some other owners i too also have a burnt out passenger side headlights wiring and definitely expressed my concerns if that could be causing an uneven power distribution. Its so disappointing. This is the second time in 3 months my car has been brought in for major service. Frankly i no longer feel confident behind the wheel of my vehicle. Winter is fast approaching and don't want to get stuck on the side of the road with no power and no heat. Minor issues are one thing but major issues on a late model car is alarming. Im certainly not happy and really am at the tipping point of surrendering this vehicle. At this point what else am i to do?!
In august my car out of nowhere warned and activated itself for battery saver mode and not long after that same day the car lost all power causing me to loose total control of brakes and steering as well as unable to unlock my car to get out. Imagine the fear i had especially having my fiance and daughter in the car with me. Thankfully no collision occurred but what if? the battery died because the alternator needed power to perform itself. Why? dodge charger r/t mopar 5.7 hemi. Autozone charged my battery and checked it for free and diagnosed it as a healthy battery. When installing the battery back i turned on my car to diagnose it with the sensor reader the engine was shaking and the belt began to smoke up and whistling loudly right away turned it off but not before getting the code p60 but my car doesn't qualify for that recall cuz its a v8.. So if i would of died then would my car been eligible cuz u guys would actually listen that all dodge with alternator 160 amp are faulty. I don't got $$ to be throwing i fixed it once and the same dashboard light keeps warning me and before it kills my alternator i charge the battery doing this every time i have to drive my car cant imagine a girl seems to know much more than the dealership mechanics or whoever decides what car qualifies for recall.
My 2011 dodge charger battery saving mode light is blinking on and off as well as my abs/skid control then all of the sudden my vehicle starts slowing down on the highway while going the speed of 60 mph causing the car to lock up. My wife is 8 months pregnant and i feel like that not only put her in danger but my unborn child as well. This situation i feel needs to be recalled and fix asap before someone looses a loved one over a malfunction with these vehicles. I had to get my vehicle towed to the dodge dealer who told me that my alternator went out and completely drained my battery in my car causing me to have to come out of pocket for both.i really don't drive my vehicle a lot for all these things to be happening i hope that the 2015 dodge charger is better...
Alternator smoking.electronic stability control light came on first, then a whining noise during the following week. Then dead battery.when battery replaced, alternator started smoking.
Having troubles with my dodge charger heard it's a recall . I'm extremely disappointed. It's my pcm
I have a 2011 dodge charger, and i'm having problems with the trunk it just opens for no reason. Also the alternator went out, and they claim my car is not on the recall list but it has the exact alternator as the ones on the recall list. This is ridiculous.
I have a 2011 dodge charger v6 se.well the first thing that happened was that the car went dead on my wife and 2 small children. I took it to a dealership as requested by dodge representative. They told me i had a bad alternator however i could not pay for the alternator so i requested to just pick up my vehicle. Before leaving i got the mechanic to test my battery. Turns out i had a bad battery. Problem solved but he still told me i had a bad alternator.. This was 5 months ago. Well about a month ago my tire pressure sensor light came on, then my abs and traction control lights came on and i cannot use cruise control. Was told i was eligible for a recall but i would have to pay for diagnosis and possibly repair if the problem was deemed not under recall. I am currently unemployed and cannot afford for the dealership to give me the run around again.well yesterday my wife was driving our 2 small children around and everything started cutting off while she was going down the road.she pulled off the highway thankfully just as the car cut off.i jumped the car off and used a voltmeter to check the battery as the car was running. The battery voltage was steadily declining as the car ran indicating the alternator has gone bad.after talking to dodge representative again they said i may be eligible for a reduced bill from the dealership but i would have to take it to them for them to diagnose.this car has been nothing but trouble since i got it and it has left me and my family stranded numerous times.very unhappy with dodge and the dealership. I see where you are investigating the alternator failures and i would really appreciate any help you can incur.
The manufacturer has a recall (p60) on the car but i'm not covered since i have a 180 amp alternator. I almost had a major accident in the middle of a very busy atlanta express way because my car shut off and blowing a smelly air out of the vents. The power was lost and it had a message saying battery saver mode. This is not right that they will not cover my call and it is having the same issues. The service department at the dealership said this is the same issue that others chargers are having and they are covered. If some would have lost their life then then would be out of more than fixing a car.
At 10 p.m. 9/15. I was driving to the store. Information message popped up on display. Battery saver mode. The radio shut off and the car began to shake. There was also a whining noise heard from the engine compartment. The abs brake light and electronic skid control lights were also on. I was already near the store. I pulled into the parking lot and parked the car. I opened the hood and could see smoke and smell smoke coming from the alternator. I tried to restart the car to get my windows up but it was dead. I couldn't start it even with jumper cables to get it back home. I had to call for a tow. I finally made it home a 1:00 am after waiting for tow. I couldn't imagine the lack of control had this happened on the freeway or during rush hour traffic. I need to purchase an alternator and battery today. Not looking forward to the bill. Sounds like bad designed parts. Hopefully something becomes of the investigation.
Tracking control light comes on by it self when it comes on while driving car slows dawn making it hard to push gas pedal to keep driving i have to pull over cut my car off restart my car then go again
As i turned to pull in my driveway, all at once the abs light and stability control light illuminated on my dash, the powersteering quit working, all at the same time the vehicle had begun making a loud high pitched humming noise with smoke coming from under the hood that had a very intense burning, electrical type smell.then the dash flashed that the car was in battery saver mode, subsequently dying altogether. Upon having towed the car to a dodge dealership, the service department informed me that i needed to a) replace the alternator b) replace the belt and c) replace the battery because the alternator caused it to go bad.the total for all repairs will be $1224.i still don't have the vehicle back, but i've done extensive research online and learned that there is a recall (recall number p60) involving some 2011-2014 model year dodge chargers and their alternators.seeing as my vehicle is a 2011, and i am having this exact issue, i need to know why my vehicle was not included in the original recall.having alternator failure when my vehicle is only 4 years old is unacceptable, not to mention, it is incredibly unsafe to lose powersteering, abs and esc as the vehicle smolders for hours even after completely dying.
While driving down the street, the vehicle suddenly experienced reduced performance.the abs light and other electrical system lights came on and the radio went off.i immediately pulled into a driveway at which time the car had the brake light come on and smelled like it was burning.i immediately shut the car off but the smell continued to get worse.i had the car towed to my local garage where iwas informed that the alternator had been on fire.upon further research, it was discovered the recall p60 exists for 2011 dodge chargers.this is only for the 160 amp alternator. My car has the 180 amp alternator.upon contacting dodge, i was informed that my car was not eligible for the recall.with only 67,000 miles on the car, this type of failure should not have happened.
My car has 11 recalls.i don't know if they have been repaired yet.when i drive and i change lanes.my car move all across the road.especially if i hit a bump.also when it get up to 60.it shakes really bad.i look up recalls it say 11 but i haven't receive anything in the mail.
I was driving on the h-3 honolulu-bound and on my way, the battery indicator light illuminated in the dash display panel, then the abs and traction lights lit up.immediately after that, the car lost acceleration and there was no power steering.i knew i had to pull over to avoid an accident and when i attempted to do so, i had a difficult time maneuvering the car.to top it off, the anti-brake system was not working. My wife and i were not physically injured, but there could have been a fatality with cars traveling at 60 mph.i had the vehicle towed to the dealer's service area as after "google"-ing, it seemed like this is a known problem and the comments shared that the dealer is the only one who carries the necessary part.total paid: $957.26not a happy dodge owner.
This is the third day in a row of getting battery saver mode message in ivic. First day it came on while i was driving at approx. 50 mph and experienced power loss (radio shutting off, lights on dash illuminating, loss of steering, etc.) within 5 minutes. Pulled alternator (replaced both battery and alternator in may after same issue) and shop said it tested fine. Battery also tested fine. Put alternator and battery back in and car started up and drove for over an hour with no issues. Next day while sitting in traffic car again went into battery saver mode and i experienced same power loss within a few minutes. Called dealership after i parked at work and was told to bring it in right away. Went back outside to see if car would start and there were no issues. Car ran fine and drove fine for over an hour straight and the rest of the day. This morning i got the battery saver mode message while at a stop sign!i turned the car off and back on and car is still fine so far.i am afraid that something serious will happen while i have my kids in the car.
Mil light came on starting flashes lost power while i'm driving took it the dealership they can't find what's wrong ... Light will go away and come back repeat the same exact thing ...both fog lights are completely out change the bulbs still out have to be wiring over heating.
This is the third time that all the idiot lights on the dashboard come on and then we proceed to lose the power steering and brakes.chrysler's lemon law division states that they will fix it and that my issue is not a lemon law case.i simply have requested them to take the car back and have their engineering department take it apart to find out what is going on with i and to give me a new vehicle.each of the three times this has occurred, we have been extremely fortunate to be in a parking lot only traveling a couple miles per hour.this issue was suppose to have been resolved already and has not apparently.i no longer trust my safety and life nor the safety and well being of others on the road if i were to drive this car again.the only remedies that are acceptable to me are to remove all the electrical wiring and computers and replace them with new or to exchange the vehicle.i fear for my safety with this car.please note that i also have a 2011 chrysler 300c that has been fine with no major issues.
While driving, "battery saver mode" message came up. From here, i could smell something coming from under the hood. Then the abs light and traction control light came on. Was able to get it home, before trying to drive it again later after jumping it and it was completely dead. Was able to finally jump it long enough to get out of my driveway and into the street so it could be towed. Brought it to my dealership and they said it was a bad alternator. It is only a 2011 and has over 50k miles.
Started driving my vehicle from work. When all of a sudden my whole dashboard lite up with the "abs light, power saver mode, and the traction control light. While attempting to pull over the vehicle my radio power off and the vehicle began making a "whining" noise. The engine shut off by itself. I pop the hood and while raising the hood white smoke appeared and i could smell something burning. My sister was present the whole time she was tailgating me in her vehicle. Let the car cool down and tried to restart it and the whining noise grew louder and upon starting it seem as if it did not want to start up but the dashboard was not lite up only the message on the dash about being in "power save mode". This was a scary situation for me and i do not feel comfortable driving my only means of transportation for me and my children. My sister gave me a ride home. I have contact the dealership and have an appointment for them to service the vehicle.
Within one month of purchasing my vehicle the passenger air bag light stays on and after bringing the vehicle into the dealer 3 times it has still not been repaired. Then my emergency brake light and my abs light randomly started coming on. I brought it into the dealer again and they said they had to order a part. They "think it is electrical" and would call me when the part came in.two months later...no phone call from the dealer.my car would not start two times since the last visit to the dealership.i walked into the dealer to show them that this large light with an electrical sign and battery flashed on and my vehicle would not start just 15 minutes ago.the service manager went out to my vehicle and said my abs is not working.i brought my vehicle in to the dealer this morning.among the above issues there is now a headlight safety issue.it is not safe to drive me and my family.i want it fixed or replaced.i bought the vehicle with 50 miles on it and it has had nothing but major safety issues.i do not want to wait until someone dies with this vehicle on the road.something needs to be done now!!!!
I was traveling northbound on a highway at approximately 1730 and my radio screen completely went out, followed by everything else that uses power in the vehicle i started getting several warning lights for breaks, tire pressure, pretty much every warning, vehicle entered battery saver mode while driving. Steering wheel was almost impossible to manipulate maybe after a couple minutes my vehicle completely shut off in the middle of traffic without warning. I was unable to turn on hazards, or roll windows down or do anything with my vehicle, this was very unsafe and could have caused a major accident. The issue seems to stem from the alternator completely failing while driving. This was very stressful for me and everyone involved.
The manufacturer has a recall (p60) on the car but i'm not covered since i have a 180 amp alternator. I almost had a major accident in the middle of a very busy atlanta express way because my car shut off and blowing a smelly air out of the vents. The power was lost and it had a message saying battery saver mode. This is not right that they will not cover my call and it is having the same issues. The service department at the dealership said this is the same issue that others chargers are having and they are covered. If some would have lost their life then then would be out of more than fixing a car.
The contact owned a 2011 dodge charger. Immediately after starting the vehicle, the engine caught fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 68,000. The vin was unavailable.
I was driving my vehicle straight down a city street at 36 miles per hour through an intersection light and my car began to shake really hard and the car began to drop speed on its own, i went to press the gas to acelerate and the egine light began to flash and the air conditioner started blowing really hot air and i lost all power to the vehicle.i tried to push the gas to turn off the busy street but i had no power so i had to pretty much coast to the nearest place to get out of traffice. Once i pulled over into a parking lot the car started to have a smell as if something was burning underneath the hood, at that point i put the car in park and pushed the off button, i sat a few minutes then tried to restart the car but it would not start and kept making a noise so i turned the car off got out and got my toddler out of the backseat and called my husband, he arrived about 10 minutes later and tried jump starting the car but it would not start and was making a weird noise when pushing the start button, at this point i figured the car stopped due to the alternator recall that was issued so i called my insurance company and had the vehicle towed to my local dodge dealership where i had a diagnostic done on the vehicle and was told my engine is completely burned up due to lack of oil which is not true becuase i checked the oil dipstick 2 days after it had been sitting at the dodge dealership and there was oil in the car and no oil leaks, i just had an oil change in march of this year (2018) so i believe my engine was burned up completely due to the alternator and a circut shortage cased the car to over heat and burn the engine, i need this to be investgated to see if this is secondary to the recall so that i can see if im responsible for the damages or not because now i need an entire new engine which is over $8,000 in costs.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart so the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. Hall chrysler dodge jeep ram virginia beach (3152 virginia beach blvd, (866-731-2848) was contacted and informed the contact to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the vehicle was not towed to the dealer or an independent mechanic due to the tow charges. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *lnupdated 7/26/18
Was driving and the power saver mode came on the car.saw smoke, checked the engine and the alternator was smoking.something needs to be done.this car is 3 years old with 60,000 miles on it.that is ridiculous.the car has not went through anything stenos.we are at a lost for words and then when called and asked about it there is nothing that can be done without further investigation.please investigate, there are too many complaints about this.this is costing over 800 dollars, this is ridiculous on a low mile low year car, right after the warranty goes out.please investigate and do something, thanks.
I drive a 2011 dodge charger rt my vehicle continues to loss power and when power is lost i have no power streering or brakes. I was advised my vehicle has a active recall t-36 in which the problems i'm have are a direct result of the recall. My vehicle has been in the shop multiple times at classic dodge in denton tx. The only thing classic dodge has done is replace the battery stating we had to start there and advised me fca has not sent out a fix and wont until feb 2018.i have reported to classic dodge in denton as well as my fca case manager my vehicle continues to loss power and has almost resulted in several crashes and fca has failed to resolve the problem and has stopped returning my phone calls.on 12-05-17 i was involved in a automoble crash in the charger caused by the loss in power and i ran into a tree causing vehicle structual damage.
Driving on the road at about 75 mph (the speed limit at the time) in the middle of nowhere texas, my electrical systems started to shut down. The first thing we noticed turn off was the audio system and it wouldn't turn back on, then the climate control system. I checked the messages on my dashes message center and it told me the vehicle was in battery saver mode. Shortly thereafter (maybe another minute or two) the abs and traction control indicators came on and all my gauges (speedometer and whatnot) all dropped to zero. The car was still in motion and we were lucky enough to find a road to pull off at (though we were no where near anything at the time). At that point i noticed the power steering, locks, windows, and anything electric went on the car too. After we turned off the car, it would not restart. After dealing with chrysler and getting myself, my family, and my car back from midland to austin, it turns out the alternator went on it. This should not be an issue this early (approximately 26,000 miles) in the life of my car. Hopefully this gets added to the ongoing investigation (nhtsa action number: pe14022) for this issue.
8/12/16 driving with my fiance and baby girl near home i noticed the battery saving mode warning, not long after navigation and radio shut off fearing the worst i began to head back home through small streets where less civilians and moving cars. Engine roaring like if it was trying to fight to get every last drop of the batteries power. As i was entering the gate to my home the car officially gave up and all the power completely died. I couldn't brake nor turn the wheel without giving it my whole body weight and pressure to prevent it from going head on into someones home. My fiance even had trouble unlocking the doors within the car to jump out and help in whatever way he thought he was going to help. And this was going on with the emergency brake on. Thankfully no collision occurred thanks to my quick thinking and luck. Hoping it was only the battery that was the problem i got it completely re-charged. When i reconnected it i noticed all lights turning on thinking problem solved, nevertheless immediately the engine began to shake and smoking up. Quickly turning it off i researched that a recall p60 for my make model and year are available for what happened to my car but sadly not my engine and alternator power wth. 4yrs 37307 miles on my 2011 dodge charger r/t mopar edition 5.7l v8 hemi on time with maintenance and payments why is this happening to me!! i cant afford paying anything extra other than what i signed up to pay i thought new car no problems im so wrong i had to take my car in for so many many recalls not including when i tried to solve the problems it was giving me before i even received notice that a recall was available for the problem, and now this!the alternator is fried and the radiator will be next i know because an engine is like our anatomy one affected part soon affects the next part that makes the other function. Hopefully im wrong.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at an unknown speed, there was a clicking noise coming from the instrument panel and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact also detected an odor of burning oil through the vents and smoke appeared from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was fractured, which caused oil to leak onto the pressure sensor switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 113,680.
Driving home from work 65mph, all lights on dash went out, radio went dark, a/c blew super hot air and blinded me and engine died and wouldn't restart. I had to carefully get off road on the hottest day of the ear to find smoke coming from 5.7l engine. Small fire from alternator! almost hit 5 cars and almost got hit by 3. This is the same alternator from the previous p60 recall, but isn't covered because recall only affects 3.6l engines. Why would the recall cover one but not the other?
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated to 30-35 mph. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operations independently. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to steve landers chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 401 colonel glenn plaza loop, little rock, ar 72210, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,584.
For several months when filling gas tank up i would smell a strong gas odor in the cabin of the car. After the gas level would start to go down the oder would go away. Well, the last few days the odor got really strong and it didn't matter how much gas was in the tank, it made me and my family really nauseous, and after a few days of this the check engine light came on and the car started sputtering like it wanted to staul out. Well finally after about a week of this the odor got so strong that it made me very fatigued and sick, you can smell the gas in my clothes and my eyes started to burn. My cars engine is clumping like the engine is about to go out so i parked it at home and shut it off. I'll have to have it towed to dealership to have it looked at. I'm sure it's gonna be just like everyone else's car with the tube leading from gas tank refule door to tank. How this hasn't been recalled is beyond me because it's affecting thousands of vehicles.
I gave the car fuel throttle and it stalled then died on the freeway. After being struck by another car from behind, the car started fine and still runs perfect. No check engine light. My research suggest the pcm on these cars are faulty.
The radiator fan blade broke off and hit the alternator creating a hole in it. The alternator lost all fluid and the car overheated. This happened on 2 different occasions before it became obvious that the radiator fan was the culprit and not the radiator itself. This is a safety issue because no dash lights were illuminated and the car could have severely overheated on the highway if it wasn't noticed. Mechanic inspected it and saw the fan blade caught in the hood.
I have a 2011 dodge charger that i saved up a long time to buy. Last week on 9/3/14 on my to take my kids to school the audio in the car went out. The touch screen still had functionality just no audio, figured a fuse may have blown. Check the fuses and everything seemed ok. Later on the same day, on the way to pick the kids up from school the radio was working fine. I approached a intersection and started to slow down when the radio cut off. The car started puttering and the inside gauges began flashing and the wipers just turned on by themselves. Next thing i know everything in the car shut off. The radio,the engine, the lights, everything. I could not get it to go into neutral to push the car out of the road because nothing in the car would come on.
Under passing conditions with hard and fast acceleration the car does not move and it feels like it is deadthis is very dangerous and on many occasions i could have been hit.this is really a bad situation.i have taken it in and they do not believe me that this is possible.this happens anytime that there is a steady or cruising and a need arises for passing or getting out of trouble.the gas pedal would be depressed quickly and hard but nothing happens.the car seems like it dies and then it comes back and starts accelerating.this takes about a second or two.other times it growls and it does not move.i have talked to dodge and they cannot duplicate it and frankly they think that i am telling them something that is not possible.in other words they do not believe me.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was stationary, the engine malfunctioned and there was a ticking noise when the vehicle was idle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the abs, traction control, and service awd indicators illuminated without warning in the middle of an intersection. Also, the transmission slipped, which caused the vehicle to stall. Also, while the vehicle was stationary, the emergency brake indicator illuminated and the transmission slipped. The contact stated that the abs indicator disengaged and the vehicle was able to be driven away at lower speeds of 20-25 mph. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.
V8 model, car went into battery save mode and shortly after the battery light came on while driving.car almost died and i was fortunate to make it to a local dealer.the diagnosis was a bad alternator that wasn't outputting enough for the car. Car was in motion and it was a combination of street and roadway driving.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and diagnosed that the engine head gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Oil filter housingthe oil filter housing of vehiclewas damagecreatingmajor leak in the enginewith a high risk of causing fire. I noticeda considerable amount of oil while the car was park outside my driveway , i immediately take the vehicle to the mechanic shop wherewas repairedcosting me$582forparts and labor. I consider this issue a safetyrecall due to amount of oil spill in the motor, this can definetelly cause fire inthe vehicle while driving.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
Driving from philly to nj at 2am on sunday right before i entered the bridge lost power steering,abs,radio and battery saver light came on i had my wife and 3 kids with me after a minute or so started losing the headlights . I just wanted to get to jersey side and stop somewhere and call for help. I was very lucky because got to rt.73 highway and mt.laurel police spotted me and helped me a lot by taking us home safe. I had my car towed to the nearest garage and they told me the alternator died so i called the dodge dealership they said that no dodge chargers had that problem reported before i was "first". They were so rude on the phone and said just suck it up and pay $790 . Well i got it fixed not at the dealership but at the gas station mechanic . I also paid $150 for towing and now i'm afraid that its going to fail again soon. I called the corporate right after i heard about the recall and they told me that my vin it is not recalled. They still investigating for more vin numbers.
Driving with my daughter in the car in heavy morning traffic and ivic message came on stating car was in battery saver mode.second time in 4 months this has happened (got alternator and battery tested and replaced the first time) so i immediately turned around to head back home.by the time i got near my neighborhood about 5 minutes later everything was shutting off and i could only go 25 mph with no power steering.about a minute or so before the ivic message i noticed a slight whining coming from my engine compartment.if i jump the battery, car starts but still in battery saver mode.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 25 mph or lower and made a loud noise when the accelerator pedal was depressed.the contact indicated that the abs sensor, traction control sensor, the gauges illuminated before the instrument cluster shorted without warning. The contact indicated that as the vehicle reduced speed it stalled and was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The contact was included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v634000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact was waiting on a remedy from the manufacturer to determine when the dealer would repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,600.
On april 4th approximately 11 pm,my 2011 dodge charger shut down while drivingi hadno electrical power what so ever,no warning prior to issues,replaced the battery along with the alternator assembly,was told by dodge no longer under warrantyand there were no recalls ton my vehicle, the according to my mechanic,the alternator caused an overcharge on the battery. Luckily at this time of night there was not a lot of traffic and i was near a fire station they came out and helped me get it off the road to a safe place behind the station.
Bought 2011 charger in july, 2014.on october 22nd, i noticed a funny smell, but could not locate.on october 24, my car started making a whining sound that got louder over next 3 miles.i pulled over to a parking lot, notice smoke coming from under hood.i lift hood and see oil leaking out of timing chain cover onto alternator. My car shut off, won't start, and battery saver mode light flashing, gauges acting weird, and lights dimming.after about 15 minutes, i started car to get home with it, drove maybe 2 miles and car started to melt down including wipers coming on, radio on and off, door buzzers coming on, instrument panel light on and off, lights flashing, air bag warnings, etc. This continued for next couple miles until a complete shut down right at the railroad tracks!i barely got out of lane.after about 10 minutes, i got car to start and made it over the tracks to a parking lot.my husband came, called dodge dealership, they sent tow truck that took it to dealership.service manager called us 5 days later, said it was alternator and they would fix for $850.my husband said no, we're not paying because of recall issued on october 8th, that they needed to repair for free with better quality parts, and that i needed a rental until my car was fixed, or they could by my car back because we don't feel safe in it.service manager denied recall, said it was media hype, and that he would have sales manager call us.we did not hear back from dodge service department until february 10, 2015, when they informed rental company they were not paying bill for my rental for last 4 months, even though my car still not fixed and in same parking space at dealership it's been in since oct. 24.i called and made report to chrysler corp. And now is a case under special investigations, which was supposed to be settled in 2 business days.still waiting!shameful!
Driving at 25 mph, warning lights came on for different functions.odd sound coming from motor.the information message alert lit up. Checked it, and the message alert was "battery saver mode".odd smell (electrical) coming from the engine.parked, closed windows, shut the car off.went to restart car and it wouldn't start.had a friend try to jump with cables, and it didn't work.called for tow truck to come and take to dealer.i have a bumper to bumper lifetime warranty.dealer can't "look" at it until tomorrow.it has been almost 2 hours wait for tow truck,(promised to be here an hour ago.)
3/9/13 - vehicle in for oil change.battery saver mode message displayed on dash 2 miles down the road.pulled over to check owner's manual which states immediate vehicle service required.to airpark dodge dealership approx 7 miles down the road and power steering failure and then engine stalls while making left turn through intersection.had both my children ages 2 and 5 in the vehicle at the time and thankfully no on coming traffic during the turn.3/12/13 - alternator and battery replaced at airpark dodge.4/23/13 (35,690 miles) - vehicle back to airpark dodge for another battery saver mode message.source could not be found, no repairs made.7/25/14 (47,900 miles) - battery saver mode message, no dash lights, no a/c, no power steering, no headlights while doing 30 mph.vehicle to airpark dodge again on 7/29/14.
The car had an alternator and airbag recall which i tried to schedule several times but the part was never ready. While driving to work on the 880 freeway the car shut off b/c ofthe alternator, now i have to pay put of pocket and they are going to reimburse me and i have to rent a car for the next 2 days.. Inconvenience to no end.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, all the vehicle warning indicators illuminated and the engine failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
My 2011 dodge charger rt 5.7l v8 hemi started having issues running, it felt like it was idling high when sitting still while running in drive, but the rpm's were normal. Then it would periodically sound like it was not going to start, when turning it on, it would sputter and struggle to start, but t would start.the service engine light came on and the vehicle started having issues on the highway at high speeds, if you took your foot off accelerator to slow down gradually and then try to accel again it would would not acccel, and it would feel like it was pulling back, or braking.the car would then jump to accel like it was just put into gear.after a diagnosis we found there was a cylinder 3 misfire.the spark plugs were changed, all of the, and the coil, and the injector, and still it ran bad.finally the dealership was able to say that there was a camshaft failure due to an internal issue.it was wiped out along with the lifters, because the rockers stopped rocking.this car is 7 years old, but only has about 81,000 miles, so the power train is up.the car was regularly serviced and taken care of and there is no reason that there should be such a failure with an engine that is so low on miles.
Driving car and it started smoking.had to pull off the side of the road it started losing power.had to call a toll truck to take it to the dealership and they said i needed a new alternator.the car is a 2011 and only has 45,000 miles on it.this should not happen.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at any speed, the check engine warning indicator flashed randomly, and the air conditioning and heating functions failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The actuator, compressor, and thermostat were replaced, but the failure continued. The service engine indicator continued to illuminate and the vehicle drove roughly. The contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The dealer was unable to confirm when the parts would become available because they were on a national backorder. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
While i was driving on a main street my car stalled and i smelled smoke, my doors automatically locked and i had smelled smoke, i freaked out and took my keyless remote battery out and putback in any my doors unlocked, so i got myself and kids out asap, i had to call a tow truck and they towed my car to the dealership, there they diagnosed that it was the alternator, i had to buy one which was $500 or a little more.
On 07/20/2015 at around 1:15 i parked my vehicle in concord mills mall parking lot, went in to return a product. I returned to my car around 1:25, attempted to start my vehicle(push button start) it cycled to the "run" position, but the car didn't start. After about 4 attempts i knew something was wrong because i smelt a "burnt electrical smell". I exited the vehicle and popped my hood, i took a look around at all physical features of the engine to try and locate a visual problem. Nothing was visible to my eye, i then got back into the vehicle and attempted to start the vehicle again, after a few attempts i called to my local dealership to ask a couple questions on what might be going on, after some speculation we came to check my fuses. I then exited the vehicle and took a look at my fuse box located under my hood, i noticed that i had a 30amp 58v "boxed shaped fuse" that had blown. I visited a near by advance auto parts store to purchase a fuse, they did have one so i purchased the fuse and returned to the vehicle to install. Once i returned to the vehicle i disconnected my "+ positive" battery terminal and installed the fuse. Afterwards i reconnected the battery terminal and attempted to start the vehicle again. Once again i got nothing, i also checked the fuse and it had blown again. I then contacted a tow truck and was towed to henedrick dodge on 7/20 around 5:45. They contacted me on 7/21 and i was told that my engine wire harness had melted!! and that it had shorted out my starter. I'm very upset because i feel that this engine harness could have caught fire. My obd didn't make me aware of any type of issue or no check engine light ever came on. My car has been serviced on time to factory standards at only dodge dealerships. No major work has ever been done to my vehicle before also. I'm getting the $1600.00 fix but feel bother that something could catch fire.
Was driving car when radio shut off, abs brake warning came on and car lost steering and brake power. Got car home and it stopped running. Tried to jump and drive to dealer but could not keep engine running, power worked off and on. Too dangerous to drive on highway with possible loss of control. $800 to replace alternator.
I was driving and all of a sudden the car started smoking and then started to decelerate.i pulled over to the side to take a look under the hood and heard a buzzing/ringing noise from the engine.i slowly drove to auto zone to get a diagnostic and it read alternator.
Letter from congressman rouzer on behalf of constituent re 2011 dodge charger false recall notice on the motor. *ldthe consumer stated the vehicle had a recall repair performed on the engine, but the engine failed while driving on a highway.the consumer concluded that the vehicle was not actually repaired for the recall and that the documents were falsified. The consumer stated the recall was supposed to be completed prior to having owned the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware and was supposed the replace the motor with a new one, instead replaced the motor with a rebuilt one. The vehicle was leaking water from the exhaust pipe, extreme shaking, and smelled of burning oil. The consumer requested to have the motor replaced with a new one.
6/19/15 the car was taken to the dealer originally for a recall on the alternator.after the job was completed i drove the car home and had trouble shutting it off.after shifting it through the gears several times it shut off.the next day i had the same problem.i took it to the dealer the next weekend and they could not replicate the problem.i took the car home and it shut off fine. The next day the problem started again.i took it back to the dealer and this time they were able to replicate the problem and was told to shift it through the gears and it would be fine.also told that the only way to shut the car off was to remove a fuse to the fuel injection.truly not an acceptable answer.7/13/15 the car wouldn't shut offat all.drove it to the dealer and it's been there ever since.i have been told several different things by the dealer, lithia dodge, medford, or.the latest is an actual dodge corporate engineer is supposed to call them back.not exactly sure how a car can be designed without an alternate way to shut it off if the push button start and stop does not work.the dates are approximate as my paperwork is in the car.
I was driving noticed my car had a slight louder sound coming from the engine like it was rived up. As i was driving i noticed the abs lights came on; traction light; and engine light all flashed across the screen and went off. Then i started smelling a strong burning smell i had mad it to my destination cut the car off. I went to crank the car back up ;nothing happened car had lost all prior my windows, doors all locked up would not roll up or down or doors unlock had to call a tow truck. Car had no power completely black screens everything shutdown.
I owned and purchased my 2011 dodge charger since 5-17-2014. On 7-13-2015, my son was getting ready to leave art institutes of atlanta/decatur, the 2011 charger he was operating would not crank. After the wrecker arrived to get ready and tow, the car cranked and he made it home from decatur, ga to mcdonough, ga. The next day, 7-14-2015, i tried to start the car and it wouldn't crank till i called a wrecker on 7-16-15 to tow the vehicle to landmark dodge in morrow, ga. They called me on 7-20-2015 and informed me my warranty or chrysler would not cover the issue bothering the car (lost engine ground and melted ground wire, left side engine at motor mount). They tested the electric system, starter, starter wiring and relay, and tightened all engine grounds, replaced engine ground left side at motor mount. It was repaired on 7-20-2015. The repair came up to $308.29 (parts and labor). Please investigate this matter on the 2011 charger before it happens to someone else and it really costed me.updated 9/28/15 *ln.updated 12/13/2017
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the check engine and air bag indicators illuminated. The dealer (ourisman chrysler jeep dodge of alexandria, 5900 richmond hwy, alexandria, va 22303, (703) 329-1600) replaced the thermostat, but did not diagnose the air bags. The air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The manufacturer issued four air bag recall campaigns, but it was unknown if the vehicle was included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
The morning of july 5, 2013 i started my car and all the dash lights came on. It had done this once before but only for a second and then all was fine.this time they didn't turn off and when i started to drive it was making"whining" noise. I called the dealership and told them what was going on. They told me to drive to the dealership right away. They called later that afternoon to tell me it was the alternator was bad and causing a short. Since the car was past 36,000 miles it's not covered under warranty! it cost me about $800 to replace the alternator. I'm not sure what the exact problem was with the alternator, but i just had it at the dealership a month prior for an oil change and they "said" the car checked out fine. I have had numerous issues with this car! 35,5019 miles, they replaced 3 of the 6 pistons,thankfully it was under warranty. 45,778 miles, the alternator failed. Around 50,000 miles, one of the fuel pumps needed to be replaced because it was cracked on the top. The car smelled like gas for a month after fixing it. The mechanic that replaced it said he has never seen them brake like that and it was very odd. Recently at about 57,000, we replaced the actuator in the diver side a/c unit. The noise started about 6 months prior but financially we were unable to repair it until now. It is past the mileage for lemon law but dodge should not leave the consumer to pay for their mistakes and poor quality.
While driving, "battery saver mode" message came up. From here, i could smell something coming from under the hood. Then the abs light and traction control light came on. Was able to get it home, before trying to drive it again later after jumping it and it was completely dead. Was able to finally jump it long enough to get out of my driveway and into the street so it could be towed. Brought it to my dealership and they said it was a bad alternator. It is only a 2011 and has over 50k miles.
When driving down the interstate (august 2017 with 130k miles on the dash) i suddenly lost throttle response and i could not accelerate. At this point motor began to shake as i coasted to the edge as my car shut off while still in the run position.a red lighting bolt appearedand my vehicle did not want to start.after attempting to start several times the car finally started.took it to a dealer in garden city michigan where they could find nothing wrong.the lighting bolt light was gone and only a check engine light remained.fast forward two months later the same thing happened but i could not get the car to start and it was towed to the same dealer with a dead battery this time.they kept it for several days but could not pin point the issue i.e. Bad throttle body, bad fuel pumps etc. However no codes were found because the battery died.the week before thanksgiving same situation, lost throttle response car shut off got the red bolt , battery died.towed to aaa where i had to purchase a new battery and again no codes were found.again this happened today while on the interstate traveling at about 80mph.are there any tips or documentation of similar problems with the red bolt light?ive had dealership mechanics with 30+ years experience get lost with this issue.they have comes up with options but nothing concrete.i will soon be force to start guessing and checking or just get rid of the vehicle all together
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled as the battery saving mode warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
I recently had to replace the alternator on my 2011 dodge charger at a total personal cost of more than $800. Considering that most people these days don't have this type of money just sitting around, it was a very troubling situation. As i was driving down the street i noticed that my vehicle began slowing down without me breaking and the dashboard displays started flickering. Battery save mode was displayed and the car starting making a loud whining sound. That was immediately followed by the smell of something burning and smoke coming from the hood and through the front vents. Of course i was extremely alarmed and at the same time other vehicles were honking at me because my car was going so slow and i was in everyone's way. The burning smell and smoke were so bad that i just knew something had to be on fire. I stopped my vehicle in the street and signaled for drivers to go around me. I called a towing company to have the car taken to the shop since i obviously would not be continuing my commute home. The shop informed my that my alternator was bad and needed to be replaced. That was news that no car owner wants to hear. The cost to me would be over $800 because an aftermarket alternator did not exist for this make and model. This entire matter has had me scared at the time of the incident and pissed at the time of the bill. I have seen tons and tons of complaints on both this website and online in general regarding the bad alternators on the 2011 dodge chargers. It's ridiculous that dodge/chrysler has not issued a recall for alternators that were installed on these models so that consumers can either avoid this situation or be compensated for the crazy amount of money that we have had to pay to have this problem fixed. I am hoping that everyone who encounters this problem will put in enough complaints to make dodge/chrysler take action....updated 07/15/14updated8/30/2017
I was driving going about 40mph and my radio and air start going on and off by it selfthen i start hearing a wining noise and all the warning lights came on dash and car shut down i tried to start it and nothing info said key not detected i changed battery in remote and got a jump an hour later some thing what causes this problem.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger.the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled with the traction control and power steering assist warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The contact was able avoid a crash.the contact was able to move the vehicle into service station and was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to jim snatcher motors (511 calhoun street, johnson, sc, 29832, (803) 275-2576) where the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) however, the repair failed to fix the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator failed to provide the needed amps. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,497.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was an internal evaporation leak, which caused carbon monoxide to emit into the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 74,657.
My car started making a squeaky noise from the engine one morning, then as i drove it the radio went off and my battery said it was going into battery saving mode. My ac started to turn on and off, so i lowered my windows then my windows wouldn't go back up. I had numerous engine lights come. My windshield wipers where turning on and off. My power steering stopped working, so i pulled over. I turned my car off and it wouldn't turn on. I checked my battery the next morning to see if i needed a new one but it was fine. I jumped my car and drove it around a little and still had all the problems stated above with my headlights flashing on and off this time. I turned the car off and the lights inside where still flashing, so i unplugged the battery. My car is now at the dodge dealer and they are telling me it might be alternator. I don't understand how this happens to a 2011 vehicle.
The car gave an error message 'vehicle not in par'.could not turn engine off.eventually car began to overheat and caused blown head gaskets. Have to get an entire new engine and replace shifter and push to start system.
Car went into battery saver mode, radio shut off, tried to make it home had to pull over and have towed, alternator was out.we just had to put another alternator on in may of year 2014, same thing, radio out, made it to auto repair shop, the part was on back order because there is such a high demand, we were told this is a common problem in this car.
Morning of the incident, heard a "whining" noise when car started. Drive short distance to work and home.while driving on highway in traffic going 25mph at 6pm, lost power to radio, power steering, abs light flashed, brake light flashed, and strong electrical smell. Wheni finally got the car to the shoulder, itwas in battery saver mode and could not detect key for keyless entry. No electrical power. When i called dodge dealer where it was towed, they said it would be $700 for parts and labor.
44,000 miles and alternator failed resulting in 1000.00 expense.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph the rpms started to rev up and down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to identify the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer several times regarding the engine but they were unable to remedy the failure. The failure mileage was 13,800.
On 8/24 i was driving about 30 mph when my car started cutting out. The radio went off, my engine died and my steering locked. I almost hit a pedestrian and what could have been a few cars but i was able to avoid it. I stopped and was able to start my car to get it to the side of the road. I had it towed home, next day i had it towed to momentum dodge because i looked online and had 3 recalls, door handles, headlights and i don't know the 3rd one. I was hoping it was the problem. It was not. I then had my car towed to another shop who verified my alternator is out. As of now the only place i can the find the alternator is, of course, the dodge dealer which i cannot afford.
Hi we need your help to warn and let the public know what dodge is doing to there customers. About 3 months ago my 4 month pregnant girl was driving our 2011 dodger to work, she was on the high way on the center lane when the car with a warning just completely shut down. She had no control of the car, luckily the traffic was not bad that she mange to walk a cross the highway and call her father. He went to get her and pushed the car to the breakdown lane. We had the car towed to a mechanic and he said our alternator was completely burned and he said he never seen one that bad. We contacted dodge and they told us they was not aware of any problems, but on the dodge forum online hundreds of dodge charger owners was having the same problem. We been contacting dodge for 3 months now while spending money on rental and they finally told us its been recalled, but they don't have a preminent fix for it all they can do is a temporary fix and it can burn out again.
I am wondering if i have any further actions that are available to me for a recall situation. My car had a recall for the timing chain and i had the recall performed in 2014. A few weeks ago while on the highway during rush hour in a snow storm the timing chain failed and destroyed my engine. I had seconds to negotiate my laneand get to safety which i could not. The back of my vehicle was still sticking out of the right lane. I was informed by the state patrol i caused several accidents behind me and my vehicle was also almost struck by a semi truck. I do not drive my vehicle year round so between 2014 and now the vehicle had less than 20,000 miles put on it with the new timing chain. I contacted dodge and they informed me the new timing chain had a warranty of only 2 years so all subsequent damage was my responsibility. I am making the assumption the correct chain was not put on my vehicle during the recall repair or was never changed at all. The vehicle had a total of 54,000 miles on it and according to all the forums, this is typically within the mileage the chain fails and under the exact conditions of which i was driving. The vehicle has been well maintained and has no extenuating circumstances that should have led to a catastrophic engine failure. Now dodge wants to charge me $5,000 for the engine repair which was caused from the timing chain they supposedly installed.
Driving home at approximately 45mph, the message screen indicated "battery saver mode".at this time, the radio shut itself off, the air conditioning switched to full-blast heat, the speedometer stopped working, all lights shut off, the windshield wipers came on for a few swipes and then stopped, and the throttle response to the accelerator pedal would only allow me to reach around 30mph (on a 50mph highway).i managed to get the car into my neighborhood, but it died before i could park it.i had to put it in neutral and push it into a parking space.
Check engine light comes on as im driving on a highway at 70mph and my car goes into "limp" mode which could of caused an accident. Cylinder 5 misfire is the diagnosis after taking it to the dealer. It appears to be a bad lifter inside of the head in which caused over 4k to fix. This is a safety hazard in which the engine failed while driving with my family inside!!
The car seems to continue overheating no matter what after numerous deliveries to the dealership, i was assured the car would no longer overheat but it continues to do so.
Driving and the car started to make a humming sound from the engine.then out of nowhere car started to blow hot air, the radio went off, "battery safe mode" was on the screen and i could start to smell smoke.i pulled over and tried to figure out what was going on.i was directed to go to either an auto store or the dealership to get a diagnostic ran. I cautiously drove the car (only going about 20 mph tops) to an auto store.they ran a diagnostic and i was told the alternator was shot and that i was the 3rd person this week that had the same issue. I drove my car less than a mile home and the moment that i turned into my apartment complex the car just shut off and smoke was billowing from under the hood. The next day when i tried to turn the car on to get it on the tow truck, the automatic doors wouldn't unlock- the whole car was completely dead! from reading multiple post i'm not sure why dodge hasn't issued a recall for this. I clearly am not the only one experiencing this pricey issue for such a newer car.i'm just glad all this happened when i was on side streets and not going at a high rate of speed and my child was not in the car with me or else this could be a different story!
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The additionally, the wiring harness for the headlights failed. The headlight wiring harness was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
I got the "battery saver mode" warning on my car. I looked it up on the internet and a lot of people were complaining about dodge chargers and there alternators. The next morning i called the dealer ship to see what they think it is and if i can get in so they can look at the car, they also said it could be the alternator but could not get me in until the next morning but said it should be safe to drive. They look up my warranty and it was out of warranty for the alternator...i only have 38,600 miles on my car!! i should not be dealing with thing like this on a 3 year old car! luckily i bought a portfolio warranty that covers it but with $100 deductible but the catch is i have to go to the dealer where i bought it from! when there is a dealer 2 miles from where i am and the one i bought it from is about 25 minutes away. So i make the appointment and go to work, by the time i get to work my radio stopped working and abs light turned on. I parked and smoke was coming from the alternator! i called the dealer back and told them what happen, they said i can bring it in now and leave it there and they will look at it the next day. So i have to leave work to take the car there and the car completely dies on the way there! i had to call a tow truck and get it towed all the way to the dealer. They were able to replace the alternator by the middle of the next day. But i have now had the car for 2 whole days and the battery saver mode just turned on again!!!!! so now in the morning i'm going to have to call the dealer again and see what to do now! replace another alternator!?!?!?!? this has to be a recall!! there should not be any of these problems on a car that is 3 years old and has less then 40,000 miles!!! this is ridiculous and i'm seriously looking at other cars to trade in for now! i am never buying dodge again!! oh and the dealer wouldn't give me a loaner car for free!
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the battery power save mode warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the battery and alternator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that fuel fumes were present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that a seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the fuel pump and fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.
While driving on highway at approx. 50 mph, the "batter saver" message appeared on the dash display followed by multiple systems shutting down along with multiple fault lights including brakes, abs, bat.the engine stopped running and there was minimal control of the vehicle.steering & braking were almost non existent.after pulling to the side of the highway, there was a strong electrical smell coming from the engine compartment.upon further investigation, the smell was coming from the alternator.no electrical power was available to lock/unlock doors, turn on hazard lights, or place the car in neutral in order to pull the vehicle on to a tow truck.
My vehicle leaks oil and they told me its the oil filter housing
First the abs and esc lights came on then the message battery saver mode then the radio turned off and the ac stopped blowing cold air then the battery light came on. I turned off the car and tried to start it but it would not start but the windshield wipers did come on for 1 pass and the speedometer and tac also did 1 pass left to right and back slowly. Checked the internet and seen others with same problem cause by the alternator and their is a current recall on the v6 but i have the hemi v8. Had the car towed to the dodge dealer.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and then an independent mechanic where the alternator was replaced but the failure recurred. The contact noticed that the battery save mode and the brake warning indicators flashed when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the alternator assembly was replaced a second occasion under a manufacturer recall. The contact stated that a week after the repair, the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was informed that the thermostat was not properly closed and that a diagnosis needed to be performed. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v046000 (electrical system) but the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Received message on console why driving "battery saver mode" drove 1 mile and pulled into gas station. While parked and car running radio, abs, stability control systems all went offline. I turned the car off and smelled electrical burning. Opened hood and burning smell was stronger. I returned to the car and all electrical power was completely drained.towed to dodge dealership after calling chrysler recall hotline.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle and noticed that the battery warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove home and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (evans arena chrysler dodge jeep ram, 924 shiloh springs rd, dayton, oh 45415) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy until march of 2018. 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 manufacturer was contacted at 800-992-1997 and confirmed that the parts were to become available only in march of 2018. The approximate failure mileage was 95,500. Vin tool confirms parts not available....updated 10/19/17 consumer stated on 8/27/17 she was driving on the road and car just stopped running. Updated 7/18/18
While driving in some rain engine 5.7hemi stalled ,cranked it back up but engine had a noise .pulled in to store parking lot called wrecker to take back to dodge dealer (under warranty) they tell me it has a bad connecting rod and the warranty nor the ext warranty covers that ,it will take 8k dollars to fix ,lets say i no longer have or will drive or buy one either a dodge.
2011 dodge charger. Consumer expresses discontent concerning chrysler corporation *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle would not start and chrysler was aware there was an issue and never informed him. The consumer also stated the vehicle has a terrible blind spot, which was restrictive, as his body transgressed higher towards the back making it difficult seeing low hoods.also, the rear window view was higher, apparently to allow more trunk space, which blocked the consumer from seeing, the hood when backing out of parking spaces. The consumer stated he could barely see the speedometer, the numbers were a lot smaller and difficult to read. Also, it was difficult to adjust the tilt wheel. The consumer stated he had to use extra strength to pull the wheel up or down.the consumer stated there was a drag in the vehicle, when he removed his foot from the accelerator,the vehicle would slow down more rapidly. Also, it was easy to accidentally move the shifter into a lower gear. Also, the transmission was not shifting properly.
2011 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards tol10 coolant reservoir recall *tgwthe consumer stated while on the way to the dealership to have the recalls rectified, oneinvolving a computer system issue to prevent a potential safety operational hazard, the check engine light illuminated. A diagnosis revealed the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Updated 11/22/11.
Driving at 70mph speed limit,a car came over into my lane,and i had to slow down. I then pushed down on the accelerator to get back up to speed,and nothing. There was no acceleration at all,even after i kept pushing on the peddle. I had to take a fast look behind me,and go across 3 lanes of traffic,all going 70mph and more,to get the car to the right side of the road. We were lucky the 4 of us were not killed. The car went down to below 30mph,even though i kept pushing on the gas. Then it took off. This happened 2 times,and not quit so bad a few other times. We were on a 1 month trip,and when we left the car had just over 6,000 miles on it,and was 6 months old. When we got home it was 7 months old with 12,000 miles on it. At one point chrysler corp.told me it fits into the car buy back replacement program. They did not help me.i got a 2012 charger because i did not trust the 2011. It could kill someone. They say the car is fixed,but i am not going to risk my family's life on it. Has there been any other cars with this problem,of no acceleration? is it a problem with the multiple displacement system? sounds like it. Thank you for your help. It sounds like chrysler corp.just dose not believe me,that there is no acceleration. Parts replaced were,hydraulic-tappets,multiple displacement solenoid,head gasket,sparkplugs,oil&filter.
Last year 2013,right around 35000 miles in my 2011 dodge charger,i took it in to my dealership because the engine light came on,their response was that it had something to do with the fuel but they could not tell me exactly what the problem was because the analysis would not specify it,and we also told them that we could smell gas,they said that it could be the gas cap but that was it.we found out it was only when we filled the tank so i was putting only 20 dllrs cause we did not want the smell in the car.on april 2014 we went to phoenix which is a 3 hour drive and when we were about to come back my brother-in-law noticed something was leaking from underthe car,we found out it was gas coming from the tank,we risked it and took the road back to the house.the next day i went to the dealer again and told them about what happened and their response was that the warranty had already expired and if i wanted it fixed i would have to pay for whatever costs it would take to do so, i said that i had taken it before i ran out on the warranty,again they said they could not do anything about it.while searching in the internet i saw some articles describing the same situation that i have,faulty gas hoses,called the dealer again and again the same response,that if i wanted to be safe i would have to fix it myself.
2011 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle potentially catching fire due to a radiator problem and chrysler refuses to provide any details.*tgwthe consumer also stated a few days after purchasing the vehicle, the fuel pump and computer system had to be replaced.updated 01/06/12. Updated 02/03/12.updated 04/12/12. Updated 04/24/12.
My 2011 dodge charger had a smell of a burnt altenator. Car abs light came on andmy radio turned off and there was a whining noise in the engine compartment.the car has electrical problems, thebattery is in a power save modei have not gone to the dealer yet. Its my 3rd incident with the car. Headlightsand brakes.i will have to get it towed,i don't trust to drive it. It running onthe battery only. It needs to be recalled
While turning left to cross multiple lanes on the highway, i accelerated to go and the car began coasting. I pressed on the gas and nothing! i put it in neutral, heard it rev and put it into drive..still nothing! the car would not accelerate. With on coming traffic and cars swerving to keep from plowing into me, i quickly put the car in park, shut it off, tried to re-started it (x3)and put it in drive. I was finally able to get it to go. The next day, my car was hard to start (x3). After warming up for approximately 10 mins, i left for work. Low & behold, the same exact thing happened at the same exact spot except this time my car shut off during the turn. Once again, with oncoming traffic and speeding cars dodging my stopped vehicle, i immediately threw it into park, tried to restart it x2, then put it in drive and was able to get out of the way of the tractor trailer who was not going to be able to stop! on the way to the dealership, it happened twice to my husband but the dealership says "there is no code, it hasn't happened to us and thus no problem" i can assure you, as a deputy sheriff, this problem isn't just dangerous, it's deadly!
A very strong exhaust or gas smell inside the vehicle cabin of the 2011 dodge charger police vehicles. Ususally after the engine has idled for a while and when the a/c is on. Switching between fresh or recirculated air does not correct the problem. Driving around does not clear the problem. Many other fleet vehicles are experiencing the same problem. National blogs seem to report the same type of problem in several dodges.
Letter from senator johanns on behalf of constituents regarding her 2011 dodge charger safety issues.(experiencing carbon monoxide)the consumer stated she and her son became severely ill.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 45 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out. As a result, the contact attempted to utilize the jack, but it failed to operate functionally. The jack was fractured in half. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. In addition, the contact had to contact his insurance company to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Passenger side headlight started flickering was driving in bad fog could not use high beams the more we drove the worse the flickering became. All of a sudden it seemed like we lost all headlights we were able to pull over got out to check lights and the low beam headlight was out. We finally made it home. The next day went to check the lights and found the low beam wiring harness melted. I started looking online and came to find numerous web sites with people having the same issue and chrysler has only recalled the police issue vehicles. To me chrysler knows there is an issue but do not want to fix it. I have paid over $200 to get it fixed. I have called chrysler numerous times and have gotten no where with them.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) and 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
While driving on smooth or rough roads, highways, city streets or even parked with low beams on every time one light will start to flicker and go out completely and will not come back on until light switch is turned off and back on. First was driver side for a week or two, but now stays on. But as soon as the driver quit flickering now the passenger side does it all the time not a day for the last 4 months has it not turned off. Doesn't matter if lights on auto or manually turned on this happens. The amount of time it takes to happens ranges from few seconds to 20 min. Dealer acts as if they don't know what i'm talking about never heard of such a problem and can't duplicate problem so can't get fixed. This goes for me and thousands of others with same issue we now can't drive vehicle at night or take a risk that could either get us a ticket for no headlight or could be in a driving situation being pitch black out no city lights to help see making a turn and lights go out. That is a for sure wreck or even death.i do know of a recall for this police charger just mine isn't the right type so why not make it for all types. A problem is a problem no matter what, but i guess our safety isn't as important because if it was then this should be taken care of.
Upon starting the vehicle during daylight hours, the auto light control was on for the vehicles low beam headlight use. As time went on, and a few stops were made, a plastic aroma was noticed several times during frequent stopping between traffic lights. The vehicle's evic messaging system was checked for any overheating issues due to the high temperatures of the day. Nothing was out of the ordinary. Several oncoming vehicles were flashing their headlights towards our way in order to warn us of an issue with our headlights, which we could not see from inside the vehicle at the time. And it wasn't dark enough to see this issue occurring. We pulled the vehicle over to inspect, only to find our driver side low beam headlight flickering and strobing. I was able to purchase yet another headlight low beam from the local walmart store, that was spec'd as an oem replacement from sylvania. This was the 2nd time the light has been replaced, but first for me to do so. I tried to replace the bulb, only to discover that the low beam connector was melted on that side of the car, which was encased by it's own protective housing. Upon cleaning up the connection the best i could, we got the light to work. The next few miles were ok, but then noticed the smell again. The occurrence is now happening every day, and we try to catch it before the connector melts. The car must stay at home until the dealer can look at this and solve the issue. The issue occurred after a recall on the power distribution center was completed a few weeks ago, recall m10 was completed, and now several electrical issues have followed. To now end, this vehicle has had over 26 issues in a span of 16 months now. And we've deemed it unfit for driving safety, to include, brake, abs, strut, sway bushings, rotor, starting, power drains, etc. This list is longer than mentioned above. Wiring is extremely hot around there.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated the driver's side headlight failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the headlight connector melted due to overheating and had to be replaced along with the wiring harness. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the low beam headlights sporadically failed. The contact had the bulb replaced more than twice but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer more than once and the failure was not able to be replicated. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v101000 (loss of low beam headlights) but had experienced the failure on multiple occasions. The vehicle was to be diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38000.
Low beam headlight failure
Got pulled over by police for having right front headlight out.did some research and found that this was a common problem with the wiring harness. Sure enough, when i wiggled the wire, the light came on, so the bulb is good but the wiring is bad.seems this is a common problem, dodge should be taking care of this.
At the red light the car shut off, did not have any power, and would not start. After jump starting the car it drove for about 30 minutes more, then all of a sudden the car started malfunctioning. The radio turned off, indicator lights started blinking, steering wheel begin to lock up, and the car began jerking uncontrollably. I then called a tow truck to jumpstart the car and proceeded to go home, the car never stopped jerking and was in power saver mode. I purchased a new battery the next day. Soon after the car begin to do all the same things, jerking, indicator lights, etc. My car has absolutely no power after completely charging the battery. It cannot get towed because i am unable to place the car in neutral due to no power. This has to be a manufacturers problem with the electrical system.
The driver's side low beam will come on then go off. After awhile it comes back on for a few seconds then goes out again. The vehicle can be sitting running or going down the road and will do the same thing.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the front passenger's side headlight continuously failed. The contact replaced the bulb multiple times but the failure was recurring. Additionally, the contact found that the low beam headlight wiring harness was melted into the bulb fixture. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers:12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) or 12v197000 (electrical system , service brakes, air).the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected for diagnosis of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40000.
First, the passenger side headlight wiring melts. I take my vehicle to the dealership only to find out their is recall on the headlights and it going to take 14 weeks for me to get my vehicle repaired. Second, the battery saver mode message appears. I take it to the shop and they check the battery and it was dead, so i bought a new battery only to have my vehicle to stop on me again. This time i'm told it's the alternator but none are in stock anywhere! i also find out this is an issue with many 2011 dodge chargers. What does chrysler do about it - nothing, sad.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the headlights suddenly failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the headlight harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled for repairs. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 52,000.
While driving my 2011 rt awd dodge charger on the freeway, at approximately 65 mph, all of the lights (including, the dash lights, the radio, the headlights, i am unsure if the rear running lights were involved) shut off momentarily (3-5 seconds). During that time i noticed a change in the steering, the wheel became stiff like the power steering was off. I let my foot off of the gas pedal but did not brake so i'm not sure if the power brakes were affected, but assume they were. It sounds a lot like the alternator failure recall involving the 6 cylinder models with the 160 amp alternator. (i believe this is the same alternator that was used in the r/t 5.7l hemi model) the power came back on and i drove the last 4-5 miles home without further incident. I am apprehensive about driving on the freeway now. Loosing the ability to steer and brake at freeway speed could end in an accident. As an added note, when i arrived home i checked to see if there was any smell (electrical) near the engine, there was not.
Front passenger side low beam headlight molex (harness) disfigured and inoperable.apparently the partfailed due to an overheated bulb harness connector, similar to nhtsa campaign #12v042000, and chrysler recall number m01.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the passenger's side headlight stopped illuminating. The contact replaced the bulb but the failure recurred. The driver's side headlight also stopped illuminating. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the bulb harness connector was melted. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) however, the manufacturer advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the low beam headlamps failed to operate when engaged. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wires for the headlamps were melting and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
Headlight harness burns out the bulbs. This issue was part of the chrysler m10 recall. The recall was done on my vehicle but the issue continues. I was also charged hundreds of dollars for a new headlight harness.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the driver's side headlight failed. A dealer was notified and stated it was probably the wiring harness that caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 61,000.
The low beam headlamps had a shortage in the wiring harness.the dealership replaced the passenger side and three months later the driver side started shorting out with the same issue.a friend of mine had the same exact issue in a brand new 2011 charger and replaced both lamps in a similar fashion.i was told by the dealership that this issue was a problem for a few more customers.it is a recall for a police charger, but not a regular charger.
The passenger side low beam headlight appeared to have burned out. This was not the case. The headlamp harness for the low beam headlight became so hot it melted and began smoking. This is an apparent serious problem in this year model. There have been several complaints about this and the only recall is for police vehicles. The rest of us have to fork money out of pocket to fix a clear and apparent manufacturing defect and major safety issue. This happened to me while i was driving on an unlit roadway after dark. My headlight went out and began smoking. I had to pull over and disassemble my headlight assembly to keep it from smoking.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the driver's side head light failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the wiring harness had melted and shorted out the bulb. The dealer stated that both the wiring harness and the bulb needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000. The vin was unavailable.
While driving vehicle at night, was informed by police officer that drivers side low beam headlight was out.soon after, i tried to replace bulb myself.found that low beam harness was burnt/melted making it impossible to replace bulb.car was taken to dodge dealership for repair.parts replaced: headlight harness and wiring jumper.
I have a 2011 dodge charger r/t awd max and about a year ago some of the "racetrack" taillight led's started going out on the bottom on each side.now this winter i went out to storage to start it up and i noticed that i now have even more led's that are out.not only do i view this a safety concern because these led's essentially act as the cars rear running lights, but it is one of the key features of this car and it looks really crummy when they go out.and i know i am not the only one.i have seen and heard many people that own 2011-2014 dodge chargers have this issue.i think dodge should step in and replace the center section of the tail lights.here is a video wasnt made for the purpose of showcasing the taillight issue but you can see the number of led's that are out on each side on the bottom.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3t3bzdrm3m
Noticed the low beam headlight on the passenger side was out, went to get a new bulb and replaced it. After a few days noticed the light went out again took it in to a dodge dealership and i was told i would need to replace all wiring because the wires were melted and it would only be a matter of time before the other headlight would go out. Looked up recalls & even called the 800 number but my model is not one of the vehicles covered but its the exact problem that is happening with my car.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the headlights failed. In addition, the abs and esc warning lights illuminated. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) but the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the headlights intermittently failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the wiring harness had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Wire harness to drivers side low beam headlight has melted.seems like a common problem w/ this make, model, and year of this vehicle.
One or both low-beam headlights cut off while operating vehicle. The manufacturer has released a safety recall that applies to my vehicle, however, it is not registered to my vin at the moment. The recall number is p08 / nhtsa 14v-101. This has been a recurring issue.
Headlamp (low beam projection)repeatedly shuts off after few minutes driving.i know that some police vehicles have this problem and they have been recalled. Can no longer use my personal car after sunset. Local dealer will repair but at my expense. This is a big deal safety issue that i shouldn't have to worry about.
Last year these vehicles were recalled for the lights improperly shutting off for the lighting assembly....my headlight is still going out and on..out and on......even though the recall was complete. I have replaced the headlight several times and it is not the headlight....there is a problem with the headlight unit itself....one minute the light works and within seconds it shuts off ...it is dangerous...not to mention the horn doesn't work.....this is so dangerous!i cant even use my horn in an emergency...someone almost hit me and i tried to use my horn, with my kids in the car and we almost gothurt pretty bad.something needs to be done ..these cars are junk...i will never buy a dodge charger again.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 70 mph, the head lamps shut off permanently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Tl * the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the dealer was contacted who did not have an idea of when the parts would become available for the repairs.the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The contact was experiencing a failure. The manufacturer has not been contacted.
Hi we need your help to warn and let the public know what dodge is doing to there customers. About 3 months ago my 4 month pregnant girl was driving our 2011 dodger to work, she was on the high way on the center lane when the car with a warning just completely shut down. She had no control of the car, luckily the traffic was not bad that she mange to walk a cross the highway and call her father. He went to get her and pushed the car to the breakdown lane. We had the car towed to a mechanic and he said our alternator was completely burned and he said he never seen one that bad. We contacted dodge and they told us they was not aware of any problems, but on the dodge forum online hundreds of dodge charger owners was having the same problem. We been contacting dodge for 3 months now while spending money on rental and they finally told us its been recalled, but they don't have a preminent fix for it all they can do is a temporary fix and it can burn out again.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the passenger's side headlight failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that there was a melted wire in the headlight compartment and the other wires were unhealthy, recommending that all of the wiring be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Passenger headlight didn't come on. Went to replace bulb noticed the bulb and connecting wiring had serious burn marks on them.
My headlight on the driver side goes out for a few days and then comes back on.this last happen on 4/23 but it has happen 3 times since november of 2013.i called the dealership since there is a recall on this issue nhtsa campaign number: 14v-101, but dodge refuses to fix the issue.when the light goes out i am forced to drive on my high beams or have loss of visibility.they have not been helpful they will not even let me speak to a manager.
Low beam headlight on the driver side is out. I took my vehicle to my local dealership to find out they had 4 dodge charges in on that very same day due to the same issue. I was advised it may not be the bulb but the harness and wiring. The service department confirmed it was the harness and wires. He showed me the fried wires and advised there is a recall for the 2011 chargers for the very same issue but it's only for police vehicles. If the product is bad or improperly put together the recall should be for everyone not only for police vehicles. I have seen other complaints regarding this same issue and some people have documented that this issue has caused fires in their vehicles due to faulty wiring. This should be a safety issue for everyone. Please make this a recall for all vehicles not only for police vehicles.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight suddenly failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the bulb harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.updated 03/31/14*lj
At night or when hid headlights are on for about 30 minutes, one of the headlights will turn off, leaving only one light on. If i stop the car and turn off the ignition and restart the car both lights will be on. Also if i turn off the headlight switch for a moment and then back to the on position both headlights come back on. At first i thought i had a burnt out bulb and i took the car to firestone to get a replacement bulb, but they said both headlights work and could not duplicate the problem. I took it to a dodge dealership and they could not find a problem. This problem still occurs. Neither firestone or dodge charged me anything for the check.they both said "no problem found".now dodge sent me a recall notice for an alternator problem. I wonder if this is related.
Led taillights are going out, and cannot be replaced by consumers
Started low beam headlight burnt out. Replaced it and it went out again, only to notice that the harness is starting to melt. Pretty frustrating.
A safety recall (p08) was issued starting 5/9/14.took car to dealership for wiring harness insepction on 6/25/14 because right side headlight had just gone out.dealership inspected, but did not have the parts in stock to replace bad harness.was put on a waiting list for parts as dealership states they only get one set of parts per week from chrysler for this recall.as of today, 9/2/14, i am still on the waiting list.in the meantime, i have been pulled over and ticketed for a non-working headlight.my concern is driving at night and worrying what would happen if the other headlight goes out.this is a safety recall and i can't get my car fixed because chrysler isn't sending enough parts to dealerships.is it going to take a crash with injuries or fatalities in order for parts to become available?i will refuse to pay another ticket and i don't have the option to not drive this vehicle at night.contacted chrylser recall center on 9/2/14.they are trying to expedite parts to my local dealership, but there is no time frame when the parts will be received.in the meantime i will drive around with one headlight and hope the other does not fail.
On january 19th 2014 i was driving to work and the car went into battery saver mode the abs light came on, the radio shut off and the car started to shake and it went dead on a busy intersection.i had it towed to pep boys they changed the battery just so i can get it to dodge to replace the alternator it was a factory defect in the alternator wiring which is not on the recall list so, i had to pay $700. When i got the car back 2 days later. I noticed when i'm driving one headlight goes out . I saw a recall on the 2011 charger police vehicles headlight harness burning out but nothing on the base model se which are having the same problem. I pay too much money a month for this car to come out of pocket for these factory defects. Dodge/chrysler need to do something about this or they will lose alot of customers.
Driving home from school when i smelled hot what seemed to be wire coating melting. The passenger light went out, so i found a parts store and purchased a new light put it in saw that the wiring connector to the light was black and crispy, took note, one day later the bulb went out again, this time i opened the hood looked at the light and it was burned to a crisp, took the bulb out and the wire connection was melted beyond repair and the light casing was completely burned out. The wire connection had bare wire melted outer insulation was melted right off of the wire. I took the bulb out and started looking at why. I am not happy to see the issue, i have had my new to me car for only a month, will this be an expensive fix or will dodge help fix it ?
Driver side low beam light went out. Tried replacing the bulb, which was much more difficult than anticipated so, decided to take it to the dodge dealer i purchased the car from.received a call from the service department only to be told that it was not the bulb but was the entire wiring mechanism and the wires had "melted".i have been a loyal dodge customer for many year, despite many difficulties with other dodge models.most recent, this headlight issue, not covered under any recall (even after reading all these complaints) and i am over my 36,000 mile warranty, i am extremely disappointed in chrysler!not only because of the cost of this repair, but now i worry that if the heat is enough to melt the wires, what happens the next time i am driving and the wires actually catch fire?guess chrysler will issue a recall once someone is severely injured or worse case dead because of this issue!
My driver side headlight went out so i replaced both bulbs with hid lights and the next day the same light went out then the other one flickered then turned off. I ended up driving home using my high beams.
My vehicle is having all of the problems associated with the p08 recall. My low beam headlights intermittently go out while driving at night. Completely dangerous for me to drive this way. Factory says my vehicle vin is not part of the recall. I believe that you clearly missed diagnosed what vehicles were effected as mine is. Please help!
I have replaced the passenger headlight bulb 6 times in the year i have owned the car. Obviously it is not the bulbs, nor is it a fuse.factory warranty just ran out on the car. Before when i would replace a bulb the light would work fine. But as the light would go out sooner and sooner everytime it seems after i would replace it. This last time i replaced it, it worked but was out byt he time i got home from the auto parts store. I did notice it coming on and going off while driving on the high way. However 95% of the time the passenger side low beam light does not come on.
Backing out of the driveway and noticed driver side low beam was out. Took it to the dealership and they told me to replace the bulb. Bought the bulb and approx. 4 days later low beam was out again along with the a/c going in and out. Took it back and was told this time that it was faulty wiring in the harness and needed to be replaced because it had melted, which is the same issue that was repaired in june 2012 due to the recall. Replaced the harness and on the same day of payment and retrieving the car, the passenger side fog light was out. Obviously by this point i was extremely disappointed with this problem as this was the 4th visit. Took it back a 5th time for the fog light. They replaced the bulb and after 2 days the other fog light shorted out. Absolutely fed up with the problem i decided to take the car to a different dodge dealership. Upon diagnostic i'm told that my power distribution center is melted and fuses are cracked hence the problem with the a/c and fog lights shorting out. I've researched the problems i'm having with the car only to find out that it is a common theme amongst the same year model of my car and was even told by the dealership that the problems were only recalled in police vehicles under code m01. I was also told that if the problem isn't fixed it could lead to the vehicle being completely unable to start. After dealing with headquarters and 2 dealerships i'm being told that i'm out of warranty at 55,000 miles and the repair is $984. The dealer came back with a goodwill offer of $500 that is only valid for 30 days. To me this is an admission of guilt yet they still do not want to repair and i'm left driving in an unsafe vehicle. Corporate chrysler told me that the problems i'm having do fit the parameters of recall m01 but since my vehicle is not on the list, i cannot be helped. What does that tell you?
A co-worker informed me that my driver's side headlight was out on the 30th of august. When i changed out the bulbs for the headlamps, i noticed that the wiring harness showed signs of overheating. The driver's side headlamp worked for a short period of time and then went out. Upon taking the car to the dealership, they indicated they didn't think repair would be covered under the warranty. I subsequently went online and found two recalls for 2011/2012 dodger charger police vehicles that match my problem exactly. The recalls are #94303 and #94301. When i called dodge about this, they took my vin and told me my car wasn't covered under the recall and wouldn't be covered unless enough people complained about it. These recalls state "the low beam headlamps of some vehicles could fail due to an overheated bulb harness connector." both of my low beam headlamp bulb harness connectors have black marks indicating overheating.
While im driving home around approx. 10:30 pm . I was going uphill on a bridge in a curve when my headlights went completely out on my vehicle causing me to crash to the opposite side of the bridge in the on-coming traffic lane . There also were a couple vehicles approaching a couple hundred yards away in front of me. So i had to stop my vehicle in the middle of the road . I had to leave my vehicle on the side of the road for the remainder of the night because my headlights didn't come back on at all. I really feared for my life that night.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the front passenger headlight failed on several occasions. An unknown dealer was made aware of the failure and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made of the failure. The cause of the failure was not specified. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the headlightssuddenly failed to illuminate. The contact noticed that the bulb harness connector was burned. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) but stated that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was an internal electrical failure with the vehicle. The low beam headlights shorted out and failed to illuminate without warning. The dealer (fremont motor rock springs chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat, 1900 foothill blvd, rock springs, wy 82901, (307) 228-2091) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
When i am driving my vehicle either one or both headlights will go out. I am able to flip them off and they will turn back on but continue to go out as i am driving. This occurs during all driving conditions, highway, city, stationary, moving, accelerating, breaking.
My car front halogen lights keep going out in motion or sitting still on any type of street.i have to turn them off wait a minute and then turn them back on.we have spent thousand of dollars at the dodge house to get this fixed and they have stated there is not recall in place at this time. We have to run the fog lights at night just to keep from wrecking. They ask on one of the question, when did this happen. Its been happening since we bought the car. The blind spot warning is working every once in a while also.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger.the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the headlights failed without warning. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) however, the dealer stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle under the recall.the dealer was uncertain of when the part would become available.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
While driving on a main thouroughfare, the engine stalled.( there was no warning that there was a problem, no warning lights were on.) the electronic throttle control warning light came on, and then all elec power went out. Leaving the car without lights/flashers. Upon investigation, the alternator failed, shorting out the electrical system and killing/destroying the battery. The alternator shouldn't do this. I found that dodge had a recall ( p-60) on their v-6 models for this very same issue. My car is a v-8. I was lucky i wasn't driving on a major highway or at night as the car had no way iof indicating distress to other drivers and the headlights didn't work. There is a clear defect in the alternators of these cars, its only a matter of time before someone is injured or killed.
Driver-side low beam bulb appeared to be burned out - took to dealer and they found the wiringharness was burned (just as described in recall m05 for police vehicles) and had to be replaced.i really wish they had replaced both sides since they had it all apart (have to take bumper off to getto headlights which is another sad story) - they covered this fix but only because i had vehicleon extended warrantythis should be a passenger vehicle recall too.now i have to wait around for it to happen to passenger-side (or to driver side again, since cause of harness melting seems likely to be something deeper thanjust the harness/wiring itself - voltage regulation or ??? i don't know, but replacing it with the exact samepart doesn't seem like a permanent solution).
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the head lamps stopped illuminating. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic repaired the entire headlight assembly and framing. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Headlight connection plugs melted lights don't work on low beams. Police vehicles have been recalled for this problem but not all others. Dealer wont fix wants me to pay for it. I think chrysler know that there is a problem because that why they recalled all police vehicles. I think this is a safety problem,when driving at night and your lights go out from light plugs meltingand i or my wife and kids cant see the road and possible get into a wreck or plugs get hot enough to catch the car on fire. Something need to be done.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the low beam head lights suddenly failed while driving 65 mph. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the light bulb replaced however, the bulbs failed weeks later. The low beams bulbs also failed. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer, who stated that the low beam harness was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the low beam harness replaced. The failure mileage was 57,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph with the headlights actived, there was a sudden loss in the illumination of the low beam headlights. The contact engaged the high beams and continued to drive. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 14v101000 (exterior lighting, visibility) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 64,712.
Right front low beam headlight goes off and only works if i turn on the high beams.this has occurred on several occasions.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the exterior lights stop working. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the wiring harness was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.
I noticed there is a recall on exterior headlights on 2011 dodge chargers, manufactured between may 2010 and november 2011 my charger r/t max was manufactured in that time. But this recall is not noted to my vin #, i looked into it the recall is on exterior headlights is on the right side of the chargers manufactured in the time noted above, that is exactly the problem in my vehicle manufactured in the same time frame. When i start my car the lights turns on,but after i begin driving they turn off on the right side.
My driver's side headlight would go out.it would come back on in a couple of days & then go out again.finally it wouldn't come back on.dodge dealer said it was just the lamp.had it replaced & a month later it went out again.i found a recall on nhtsa's website about this issue & my car was built in that date range, but chrysler currently refuses to acknowledge the recall.i was told to keep my repair receipts in case they start to acknowledge it.my wife has the same car & had the same problem a couple of years ago.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the headlight bulb continuously overheated and caused the wiring harness to become melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the failure and notified her that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
Drivers side low beam went out while driving at night. While changing the bulb, i noticed that the connector and bulb were melted, black, and brittle. The new bulb lasted two days before it went out. Contacted dodge about the recall on dodge charger police vehicles, but vin specific recall does not cover my vehicle. Now i'm forced to get the harness repaired at my own expense. Does not seem right that there are so many others with the same problem, but dodge is not fixing the problem???
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 40 mph, the low beam headlamps went out without warning. The contact stated that the lights worked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ballast needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) because the headlights were high intensity discharge lights. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. Updated 05/10/17*lj
Multiple incidents of headlamp burning out in rapid succession.replaced each time with new only to happen again.wires on harness for headlamp are melting, causing burnout.dealer wants to charge to replace "headlamp assembly" (pn 57010411ae/ac/ad), but there is a recall on police models for this exact issue under chrysler m01 recall/nhtsa recall 12v042000.chrysler says recall complete and refuses to fix for free, but obviously those previously recalled vehicles weren't the only ones affected as evidenced by other complaints here.i should not have to spend nearly $500 to repair a known issue on a two year old vehicle.
The passenger side headlight wiring harness has melted causing the light to not work.this has happened twice now.i noticed there is a recall but only on the police cars.why only police cars?the people who have paid for these vehicles with their hard earned money deserve the same treatment.this is a known issue with these vehicles.the recall needs to be expanded to all chargers in that year not just police cars.dodge needs to consider all of their customers in this issue.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the passenger side low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that an after market part bulb failed and melted the connector for the low beams. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number :12v042000 (exterior lighting:headlights). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 32,500.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (exterior lighting) was received. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an inspection and cleared the recall. In october of 2014, the low beam headlights began to malfunction and stopped operating. The contact continued to replace the light bulbs. In february of 2016, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failures that included the wire harness burning and the low beam headlights malfunctioning. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
When i start the vehicle,the low beams work normally. Within five minutes of lights being on, whether idle or during driving, they will turn off on there own. I am then forced to use high beams in order to have lighting at night.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (lighting) but was informed that her vehicle could not be repaired until mid june 2014. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in march of 2014, there should have been a remedy available before may of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for the repair.the contact had experienced both headlights failing intermittently while driving various speeds. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
The passenger side low beam headlight went out the other day and when i went to change it the connector that attaches to the bulb was melted. Two week later the drivers side low beam light did the same thing. The bulbs that were inthere at the time the connectors melted were oem rated bulbs. I contacted the dealer and they said the only thing available at the time was to buy the entire wiring harness and that would run close to $800.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the passenger's side headlight would not illuminate. The contact replaced the passenger side headlight bulb but then the driver's side headlight began emitting smoke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the headlight wiring harness would have to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight failed. The contact received nhtsa campaign id number 14v101000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Passenger side low beam headlight keeps going out/fails to light.the halogen lamp after being replaced fails the same way.if wires are jiggled, the light often will go back on, but then fails again.this has happened repeatedly.my wife contacted chrysler 1 800 853 1403 and they told her that the car was not covered under a recall.the recall involved police versions of the same car.the same problem appears to be happening in civilian versions as well.our local dealership is pleading "ignorance" and wants to charge us to repair what is obviously as design/engineering defect.what is scary is the defect in police cars also notes a tie-in to a fuse box and control panels that could result in a crash.this vehicle only has between 12,000 to 13,000 miles on it as of today's date. My wife is absolutely afraid to drive the car at night.the 2011 dodge charger poses a dangerous problem to public safety, not only for the driver and passengers, but also to other people and property that might get hit in a crash. Why do people have to die before things like this get serious attention? chrysler llc should be ashamed of itself for not stepping up.
Passenger side headlight has gone out 4 times in the past 4 months. When changed/fixed, each headlight bulb is burnt and 2 out of the 4 have busted inside the headlight assembly. It is the correct bulb/voltage and certified orem replacement headlight bulbs for the low beam. Each bulb last only 4-6 weeks. No signs of moisture in the headlamp assembly or faulty installation.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at various speeds, the passenger side low beam headlight would fail intermittently. The failure progressed to where both front passenger headlights and high beam headlights malfunctioned. The contact was informed that the vin was not associated with nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) and nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000(electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the traction control light randomly illuminated on the instrument panel after being serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v197000 (electrical system, service brakes, air). The remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 33,200.
My low beam on the the car had gone out and will do so after having the car on for a few minutes then the light will come back on if i turn them off and it will turn off again. Some times the lights will stay on for hours and other times they turn off within a couple minutes and usually one light goes first and the other shortly after
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced routinely, the mechanic informed the contact that the wiring for the headlights was melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
My driver's side low beam headlight went out.i discovered the jumper harness connector melted, causing the light to go out.the headlight is fine, the jumper harness connector melted, causing the bulb to malfunction. I know that chrysler has recalled 2011 and 2012 charger police vehicles for this same problem, which clearly indicates there's a defect in manufacturing.so, i believe all dodge chargers should be recalled for this problem due to safety concerns for night time driving and possible fire hazard. Shouldn't civilian's cars be just a safe as a police vehicles?
Low beam headlight wiring harness, over heated and causehead lights to go out.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while parked, the battery saver mode light illuminated. The contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the technician stated that the alternator and battery would have to be replaced. The vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system, exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and was previously repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Driving at dusk. Noticed passenger side low beam headlight was out. Checked it the next day and found wiring jumper had gotten hot and began to melt. Same exact problem i had with the drivers side low beam headlight 4 months prior.had to have wiring harness replaced.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact discovered that the low beam headlight wiring harness was melted. The contact replaced the bulb and the plug. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic for inspection of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 95,500.
I had to have the wiring harness for the headlight replaced, as the headlight would not work.
My 2011 dodge charger had the po8 recall done in july of 2014 at about 48000 miles now at 94000 miles the same problem has occurred. I was told the fix will be $440.+ tax as the problem is a voltage drop in the harness that was installed and not the original melted wiring that caused the po8 recall. I thought faulty wiring causing loss of headlights was a safety issue.
2011 dodge charger drivers side low beam headlight went out during low visibility, further investigation revealed the wiring harness leading up to thebulb overheated and is resulting in intermittent operation. It is sometimes possible to manually move wires to get the headlight back on but eventually it goes back out. Head light has been replaced a couple of times but this is not the root cause, root cause is something is causing the wires to overheat.
Right low beam has gone out three times over the past three months.after further review of the wiring connector that holds the bulb, the connector is melted and will no longer illuminate a bulb.after calling chrysler's recall to inquire as to if they will fix the issue, because there is a similar recall for the police only models, i was told no.i will have to pay out of pocket to have the entire harness and wiring replaced.this is a design defect that chrysler/dodge will not take responsibility for.due to the headlight being out, i can barely drive my car.i am unable to drive my car at night for fear of having no visibility or a collision. The recall that was sent was m01, however chrysler states that this recall is only applicable to 2011-2012 police vehicles.
I have replaced the driver side headlamp 2 times now found the connector charred and brittle. I purchased the vehicle in january 2014 and saw lamp replacement done by the dealership i bought it from in the carfax so 3 times this bulb has been replaced since january. This is a potential fire hazard and chrysler needs to address this problem. I happen to work for chrysler and am an electrician and know the potential of the problem. The problem is a loose connection which cause excessive heat. I put dielectric grease on the connector to help with the condition. Time will only tell if this helps. I also have gotten a battery saver message which leads me to believe the alternator is about to go not to happy!!.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the passenger's side headlight failed.the contact stated that while changing the light bulb, she noticed that the passenger's side head light harness was melted. The contacted replaced the light bulb but the repair did not remedy the defect. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there were no recalls forthe vehicle. The contact did not contact the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,617.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph the headlight were activated, the suddenly the passenger's side low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed that the headlight wiring harness overheated and would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. Js
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While operating the vehicle, both the driver and passenger side low beam headlights suddenly shut off. After turning the headlight switch off and back on, the headlights operated normally. The cause of the failure was not determined. Additionally, the fog lights also failed to operate. Wysup dodge jeep (115 s. Grand ave, pullman, wa) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 35,000. The vin was invalid.
Passenger side headlight wiring harness shorted and melted headlight wiring harness causing smoke and excessive heat, if left the vehicle would have caught fire.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 72 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and seized as the abs warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was previously taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs failed. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. In addition, the driver side headlight malfunctioned. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v101000 (exterior lighting), 14v634000 (electrical system), and 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts). 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 not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 11/06/15*lj, updated 3/30/18
2011 dodge charger.consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical issues and consumer states unsatisfactory customer service at dealership.the consumer stated 10 hours after picking the vehicle up from the dealer, he noticed the same headlight was out.the consumer stated he experienced a problem, with the headlight before.the headlight issue, was a recalled component.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side low beam head light would not illuminate and a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The contact discovered that the driver's side low beam head light bulb harness had overheated and melted. The contact stated that the driver's side head light bulb had been replaced multiple times. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer but not repaired. The contact was informed that the defect was caused by a faulty head light bulb harness connector and that the connector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the headlight low beams failed to work without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic several times before it was repaired by an authorized dealer for nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting). Also, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and indicated that the dealer stated that the part was not yet available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to determine when the part would become available for the alternator assembly. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
2011 dodge charger r/t 5.7l hemi with automatic high beams. Headlight(low beam) intermittently goes out and sometimes when switching from high to low beam the low bean doesn't function and one must turn off the lights manually and re-engage them to work.
Noticed that the passenger side low beam headlamp was not lighting.installed a new lamp with the same current and power specs.with less than 4 hours on the new lamp it also failed to light.removed the lamp and found the connector shell/housing charred and brittle. Contacts on one side of the connector and both the original and replacement lamps were discolored by intense heat. Evidently, the connector contact was not providing a solid connection with the lamp terminals, and the high resistance connection resulted in overheating and melting of the connector, a dealer service advisor informed me that this is a known, ongoing problem for which the solution is to replace the entire wiring harness at the owner's expense.research indicated that the problem has been acknowledged by chrysler, but only police vehicles have been recalled. To avoid spending hundreds of dollars to have the entire harness replaced, the original connector has been removed and a replacement connector installed. Whether "new" harnesses installed to fix the problem use the same inadequate connectors is unknown.
The headlight goes off and on, the head light harness is melting and dodge will not put this vin under recall. Other dodge chargers have a recall but not this one. And we are a little afraid our niece's 2009 dodge charger caught on fire and was totaled out.
I am not really sensing an issue with the vehicle. However, two lights turned on one is abs and the other one is a car with squiggly lines behind it. I am not sure if this is something to do with the recalls. But, would like to know before i take to the dealership and have to pay to have this fixed when i haven't had the vehicle for too long. Also, i am not sure if it's safe to drive it like that. I also hear like a cracking noise under the dashboard it comes and goes not sure what that could be either.
There is a recall for 2011 dodge chargers concerning a wiring harness that effects the low beam headlights.for some reason, only certain models were included in the recall.my model (r/t) is not included in the recall but i'm having the exact same problem that is listed in the recall. The recall number is po8
The low beam headlamps of some vehicles could fail due to an overheated bulb harness connector. My vehicle 2011 dodge charger has this problem and chrysler has a recall but not for my vehicle.i called chrysler customer service without any help to fix this in my vehicle.i want chrysler to fix this problem in all dodge vehicles not just certain vehicles.you can find this on their website for recalls.chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 dodge charger police vehicles. Consequences:this could lead to loss of visibility and/or braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and relocate the abs/esc system fuse within the power distribution center, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Potential units affected: 9137read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2011/dodge/charger/recalls/#ixzz2xhdwvqrg.
The driver's side hid low beam will randomly turn off.upon using the toggle switch to turn both lights off and back to the on position, the failed headlamp will re-illuminate until it fails again.this appears to be an issue with the ballast, not the bulb.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the headlights were activated. The passenger's side headlights failed to illuminate without warning and the failure recurred intermittently. The failure was not diagnosed nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
Tl -the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the low beam headlamp stop working without any warnings. The contact mentioned that while attempting to change the bulb he noticed that the harness had melted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refused to provide any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 46,000. Rk
The headlight jumper assembly melted and began smoking on the driver's side.the passenger side did the same thing at 35600 miles.there is a recall for the police model, but not the standard model.believe it is a safety issue and should be handed by the dodge corporation.
Mil light came on starting flashes lost power while i'm driving took it the dealership they can't find what's wrong ... Light will go away and come back repeat the same exact thing ...both fog lights are completely out change the bulbs still out have to be wiring over heating.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the passenger's side low beam headlight bulb failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated that the wiring for the light assembly was melted. As a result, all of the wiring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.
On several occasions vehicle lost power while driving on city street at about 40mph. Had to utilize manual transmission to operate vehicle. Didn't think anything of it, thought it was my fault. Happened to my daughter also while she was driving as well.vehicle only has 70k miles, this occurred at about 62k miles. Low beam lights also going out occasionally. Have never received recall information regarding these issues but having these issues non the less.
My low beam headlights have went out over 5 times this year. I replaced the light at my expense every time. I took my car to a car shop to have the headlights replaced only to find out the bulb harnesses were burnt up.i took my car to the dealer to have the burnt up bulb harnesses replaced because that's what the remedy is and i was told my car could not be fixed with out payment. They stated that the recall was for a different car. My vin # only showed the abs/esc, door handle, and airbag harness needed to be replaced. From the look of it other people are having this same issue. Chrysler needs to be held accountable to correct this issue. The issue occurred due to the abs/esc system which was recalled.
While driving lights shut off, i switch from auto to on, to turn lights back on, lights flicker slightly as well. Car taken dealership changed car battery, key fog, and shortened wires to liggts. Problem is not fixed.
Low beam headlight went out. Changed it and the very next day went out again. Looked to see the harness was burnt. High beams work fine. Checked to see if it had a recall, chrysler said no. Will be contacting my lawyer since i've noticed everyone has been having the same issue. I think every dodge charger will have this problem and there are too many for them to recall, so they are going to get a gang of $ off of repairs.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was stationary, the interior lighting dimmed and the contact noticed that the headlights were not illuminated. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights did not work at all. There was a complete loss of headlight functionality, which prompted the contact to have the vehicle inspected at pep boys in edgewater park, new jersey. The contact stated that the low beam headlight bulbs were removed and reinserted because they were not the source of the failure. In addition, the fuses were inspected but the failure could not be determined directly. Pep boys located nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) and referred the contact to the dealer. An unknown dodge dealer in lumberton, new jersey was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the contact's vin. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and agreed with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Same as everyone else. Started with having to replace both lightbulbs multiple times. Dealer said it was wiring harness but not covered by recall. Within 6 months major catastrophic failure with alternator and battery, again not covered.
Driver's side low beam headlight stopped working. No power is going to the low beam bulb. There is a recall on 2011 and 2012 police dodge charger for the same issue but there is not one for the everyday consumer. This is outrageous. It seems as though dodge does not care for the consumer. Not sure why when they make most of their money off of normal, everyday people. There needs to be a recall for this issue. It is not safe to drive around with one headlight working.
Have a 2011 dodge charger that head light went out. Had it replaced and a few days later went out again. The next day car wouldn't start. Had to have car towed to dealership. Had to replace alternator and battery. Cost over $ 800 to get fixed. Don't understand with so many complaints that are identical why dodge hasn't had a recall. Seen where police cars have been recalled. Going to contact an attorney to see what options i have bc this is just wrong.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight continued to fail after being replaced. In order for the headlights to operate correctly, the contact had to hit the headlight assembly with his hand. Upon starting the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle abruptly jerked forward. The vehicle resumed normal operation after the initial jerk movement. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 77,000.
Wiring harness on low beam passenger side headlight failed (shorted out), causing visibility issues.
My vehicle has the symptoms listed in nhsta 12v-042. The dealership would not complete the recall due to my vin number not being included or my manufacture date not matching the dates. They directed me to email the nhsta to get this resolved
While driving on interstate doing 65 mph (and once while doing 25 mph) my lights, stereo and speedometer went out and car speed decreased. All lights on the dash light up/flash then after a few seconds everything go back to normal.have happened several times while driving. And on two occasions the power steering fuses had to be replaced because they keep getting blown out.have had alternator exchanged at last recall. Fearful that vehicle may stop in the line of traffic on the highway! have video of incident as it was happening. No pictures
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, both low beam headlights became inoperable. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Front headlights go out randomly as the vehicle warms up.appears to be related to the 2011/2012 headlamp recall 12v-042 but my vehicle is not coming up on the notification list. Loss of headlights decreases ability to see and increases the risk of an accident. No dash messages, no computer messages.lamps work when initially turned on so vehicle hasn't failed any safety inspections. All obvious checks provide no possible reason for this issue.
My passenger side low beam headlamp went out. I purchased a new bulb but when i went to replace it, i noticed that the harness attached to the bulb was scorched and melted. I replaced the harness along with the bulb. The headlight worked for a few days but no longer does. I noticed there is a recall for a similar problem but when i contacted the dealer, they informed me that my car was not part of the recall even though the problem is identical.
Wiring harness on low beam passenger side headlight failed (shorted out), causing visibility issues while driving.this same issue has occurred on the charger police cars and dodge has issued a recall for them, but the passenger cars are not included in the recall.
The following are issues i'm having with my vehicle:1. The headlights had to be replaced due the light socket being melted. I researched the matter and it appears that the 2011 chargers 3.6l have a problem where the wire harness melts for the low beam lights. The mechanic told me that this was a fire hazard. 2. The alternator went bad at 64,000 miles in which it completely killed my battery. Now i have replaced the headlights, battery, and alternator. What is chrysler waiting on to recall these issues? apparently this year make and model has electrical issues. Do we need to wait until several consumers have accidents or maybe die before someone does something about vehicles and their recalls? other manufacturers like toyota, gmc have had many accidents and deaths and now after almost a decade they are recalling the vehicles. I have 2 small kids that commute to school in my vehicles daily. These issues need to be recalled.
The hid light on the passenger side has gone out again,i have replaced the bulb 3 times,this is the 4th time it has gone out,last replacement date is 06/19/2014..
Several times, the car has stalled while driving. I have had to come to a complete stop, restart the engine and it has gone away. In the last 18 months i have noticed on random occasions, when doing a left turn, it feels like the power steering is no longer working, and this only happens on left turns. Finally, i have some strange electrical issues happening, sometimes my left low beam will work, other days it won't. Now the sound to the speakers have stopped, and then today, i left to go to work, my car won't start, all i have is an illuminated etc light and nothing. I have tried getting dodge to look at it repeatedly, it is clearly a wiring electrical fault, they keep telling me nothing is under real, and i keep putting money after money into the car, and i think its going to get me hurt one day.
Bad driver side low beam harness. Bulb needs to be replaced every few weeks because of it. This model should be recalled for fix. I have over 36000 miles now and it is not covered under the warranty.
The contact owns 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the wiring harness connector needed to be replaced in order to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notice related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v101000(headlights). The contact stated thatthe vehicle was not repaired in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the parts delay or the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving the low beam headlights malfunctioned and failed to function. The contact discovered that the headlight wire harness melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the headlight sub-harness had overheated causing the defect. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and no solution was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall campaign number 14v101000(lights). The contact stated the vehicle experienced that the same defect listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 73,600.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the harness melted due to overheating. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the front passenger side headlight burned out on three different occasions. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for all three repairs to replace the bulb. However, the failure recurred. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (electrical). The contact notified the dealer and they indicated that the parts were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
Dodge dealer is refusing to repair a recall issued:po8 / nhtsa / 14v-101.the dealers excuse is that chrysler corp. Is only allowing 2 shipments of recall repair parts per week.chrysler corp. Also did not notify me of recalls:12v042000, 12v197000, 13v118000.
The contact owns 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the wiring harness connector needed to be replaced in order to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notice related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v101000(headlights). The contact stated thatthe vehicle was not repaired in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the parts delay or the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting: headlights); however, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting: headlights); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The dealer could not provide an estimated date of arrival. The contact attempted to schedule an appointment with the dealer for months. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side headlights failed intermittently. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) and 14v634000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available. Themanufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the low beam headlights worked intermittently and later seized completely. The contact had to use the high beam headlights only. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
2011 dodge charger.consumer writes in regards to faulty headlight and requests both headlights tobe replaced at the same time.the consumer sent in a copy of the recall notice and the invoice.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, the passenger side headlight went out without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness melted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 68,224.
Multiple incidents of headlamp burning out in rapid succession.replaced each time with new only to happen again.wires on harness for headlamp are melting, causing burnout.dealer wants to charge to replace "headlamp assembly" (pn 57010411ae/ac/ad), but there is a recall on police models for this exact issue under chrysler m01 recall/nhtsa recall 12v042000.chrysler says recall complete and refuses to fix for free, but obviously those previously recalled vehicles weren't the only ones affected as evidenced by other complaints here.i should not have to spend nearly $500 to repair a known issue on a two year old vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate while driving at night. The contact also noticed an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to classic chrysler dodge jeep ram (1102 walton dr, texarkana, tx 75503, (903) 716-0600) where the contact was informed that the power distribution center fuse needed to be replaced to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred because the incorrect fuse was installed and other electrical shorts occurred in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 108,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting: headlights); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and stated that the recall part was unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the part was to become available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Upon starting the vehicle during daylight hours, the auto light control was on for the vehicles low beam headlight use. As time went on, and a few stops were made, a plastic aroma was noticed several times during frequent stopping between traffic lights. The vehicle's evic messaging system was checked for any overheating issues due to the high temperatures of the day. Nothing was out of the ordinary. Several oncoming vehicles were flashing their headlights towards our way in order to warn us of an issue with our headlights, which we could not see from inside the vehicle at the time. And it wasn't dark enough to see this issue occurring. We pulled the vehicle over to inspect, only to find our driver side low beam headlight flickering and strobing. I was able to purchase yet another headlight low beam from the local walmart store, that was spec'd as an oem replacement from sylvania. This was the 2nd time the light has been replaced, but first for me to do so. I tried to replace the bulb, only to discover that the low beam connector was melted on that side of the car, which was encased by it's own protective housing. Upon cleaning up the connection the best i could, we got the light to work. The next few miles were ok, but then noticed the smell again. The occurrence is now happening every day, and we try to catch it before the connector melts. The car must stay at home until the dealer can look at this and solve the issue. The issue occurred after a recall on the power distribution center was completed a few weeks ago, recall m10 was completed, and now several electrical issues have followed. To now end, this vehicle has had over 26 issues in a span of 16 months now. And we've deemed it unfit for driving safety, to include, brake, abs, strut, sway bushings, rotor, starting, power drains, etc. This list is longer than mentioned above. Wiring is extremely hot around there.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the low beam headlights randomly shorted out without warning. The contact had to apply the high beam headlights each time the failure recurred. The contact attempted the manual and automatic modes for the low beam head lights. The failure progressed to the driver side headlights and the passenger side headlights randomly shorted out. The dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that there was no manufacturer recall to address the repair. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts). The dealer scheduled a repair appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Wiring harness of headlight overheated and caused harness to melt. I have no headlights. Took car to bob allen in frankfort and they informed that there is a recall for this issue but my car is not included in the recall and there is nothing that they will do. Yet this is a safety hazard and it should be fixed at no cost since they are having this issue with other cars.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver side headlight intermittently failed. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
Adaptive cruise control andforward crash warning and abs braking along with adaptive electric eye failure. In motion failure. Adaptive eye replaced a little over a year ago failed again.
Adaptive cruise control andforward crash warning and abs braking along with adaptive electric eye failure. In motion failure. Adaptive eye replaced a little over a year ago failed again.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel injector and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the vehicle stalled immediately after repair. Also, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle and a burning odor. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator and hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
On july 11th 2016 i filled up my gas tank immediately afterwards while driving i noticed an overwhelming smell of gasoline. 5 days later the check engine light came on. The code detected a small evap system leak. The check engine light sporadically illuminates and then turns off on its own. The smell of gasoline goes away when the tank is half full. When the tank is full, gasoline drips directly in front of the passenger rear tire. Upon researching the problem on the internet i discovered on carcomplaints.com that over 40 people have complained of this same issue. The fuel pump continues to pump gas once the car is turned off. The gas tank leaks when the tank is over half way full. According to other complaints on carcomplaints.com chrysler and dodge have been notified of this same problem multiple times. Dodge and chrysler refuse any knowledge of this issue even though they redesigned the fuel system after the 2011 and also recalled the hemi model for the same issue. Chrysler/dodge has yet to recall the fuel system on my v6 model. I don't feel safe driving my car. Can an investigation be opened on this issue since there is 50 complaints online that date all the way back to 2012? a gas tank shouldn't not "wear-out" and leak after 5 years.... Does someone have to die or become severely injured for something to be done about this issue? many people complained of alternator issues, it took a fire to occur for chrysler to finally recall the alternator on the dodge chargers. It seems that chrysler dodge is just waiting for a catastrophic event to occur before they decide to recall this issue...thats what it took for chrysler to issue a recall on the alternator, even though there were numerouscomplaints recorded!
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at an unknown speed, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to determine the origin of the odor. Later, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected a second time and the technician diagnosed that the fuel tank needed replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 77,500.ma 10/23/2015updated 03/03/16.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was in park, a strong fuel odor emitted from the inner and outer part of the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking underneath the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 10/18/16*ljupdated 10/19/16.
Last year 2013,right around 35000 miles in my 2011 dodge charger,i took it in to my dealership because the engine light came on,their response was that it had something to do with the fuel but they could not tell me exactly what the problem was because the analysis would not specify it,and we also told them that we could smell gas,they said that it could be the gas cap but that was it.we found out it was only when we filled the tank so i was putting only 20 dllrs cause we did not want the smell in the car.on april 2014 we went to phoenix which is a 3 hour drive and when we were about to come back my brother-in-law noticed something was leaking from underthe car,we found out it was gas coming from the tank,we risked it and took the road back to the house.the next day i went to the dealer again and told them about what happened and their response was that the warranty had already expired and if i wanted it fixed i would have to pay for whatever costs it would take to do so, i said that i had taken it before i ran out on the warranty,again they said they could not do anything about it.while searching in the internet i saw some articles describing the same situation that i have,faulty gas hoses,called the dealer again and again the same response,that if i wanted to be safe i would have to fix it myself.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel outside and inside the vehicle, but no presence of an external leak. The dealer (benson chrysler dodge jeep ram, 400 w wade hampton blvd, greer, sc 29650, (864) 877-0161) diagnosed that both fuel pumps needed to be replaced after inspecting that there was a crack on one of the two fuel pumps. The dealer also informed the contact that the rear seat padding was saturated with fuel, which leaked into the rear interior of the vehicle. The dealer replaced the driver and passenger side fuel pumps. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Consumer stated car was repaired but still had a strong gas odor. Updated 11/20/18
2011 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards tol10 coolant reservoir recall *tgwthe consumer stated while on the way to the dealership to have the recalls rectified, oneinvolving a computer system issue to prevent a potential safety operational hazard, the check engine light illuminated. A diagnosis revealed the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Updated 11/22/11.
2011 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle potentially catching fire due to a radiator problem and chrysler refuses to provide any details.*tgwthe consumer also stated a few days after purchasing the vehicle, the fuel pump and computer system had to be replaced.updated 01/06/12. Updated 02/03/12.updated 04/12/12. Updated 04/24/12.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor detected around the passenger side of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the auxiliary fuel pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact called quirk chrysler dodge jeep ram of bangor (07 hogan rd, bangor, me 04401, (207) 945-9458), darling's chevrolet (21 downeast hwy, ellsworth, me 04605, (866) 575-2434), and charlie's chevrolet (1412 us-202, winthrop, me 04364, (207) 377-2236). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 121,000.
If i fill up my tank of gas it starts leaking from underneath the vehicle. Fumes can be smelled inside of the vehicle and outside as well. Its very penetrating. When its hot outside if the car remains close when u arr inside the fumes begin to givr you a sore throat and short of breath. Very dangerous
Anytime i fill my gas tank it gives a foul smell and later noticed fuel leak on rear passenger side right in front of passenger side rear tire, now i have to fill my tank only half because it leaks when i fill it up,this is a huge safety issue.
To whom it may concern,i recently had a very strong odor of gasoline inside of my vehicle and noticed my fuel efficiency didn't appear to be as good as normal. I noticed on christmas eve 12/24/18 that i had a visible fuel trail on the outside ground, near the rear passenger-side door as it was parked. I have since not driven my vehicle out of concern that the issue would result in something much worse. I have a child and will not put him or myself in danger.i'm in the process of trying to get my car to a local dodge dealer for service assistance. Since my car has such low mileage, and i'm the original owner, it's difficult to believe that i would be dealing with a fuel leak from a 2011 vehicle. I've researched this issue and have found numerous others that have explained they've experienced the exact same problem with their 2011 dodge charger se or similar year/model. I'm concerned there should be a recall for this fuel leak problem, but i have not seen any mention of an actual recall issued for this. I know this will result in a pricey repair from the dealer, but, i will have to do what is necessary for the safety of my family and myself. Ref:carcomplaints.comhttps://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/charger/2011/fuel_system/fuel_propulsion_system.shtmlchargerforurms.comhttps://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264049chargerforumz.comhttps://www.chargerforumz.com/threads/fuel-smell-in-backseat-fuel-filter-is-faulty.180462/please let me know if there are any further details i can supply.
2011 dodge charger with 85,000 miles has strong fuel odor inside the vehicle and on the outside rear passenger panel. Panel code indicated evaporation leak. Dodge tech found fuel pump seal leaking vapor into cabin and fuel under rear passenger seat. Tech replaced the fuel pump and o-rings at a total cost of $525.
The auxiliary fuel pump fail and leaked into the rear right hand passenger compartment. I have spoken to the dealer and manufacture and no one is willing to help with the very big fire hazard . The leak happens when the car is filled with fuel and the tank has ore the half a tank of fuel.
My serpentine belt keep coming off just paid $450 to fix4 months ago now it's come off again!
About 30 minutes after refueling i noticed a strong fuel inside and around the vehicle. The first time i didn't think much of it thinking the maybe fuel spilled doing refueling. On the next fill up i noticed the same odor. This time i decided to check to see where the odor was coming from. While parked, i noticed fuel was leaking from under the car near the rear right passenger door. It was a continuous drip. I called the dealership about the issue and to see if there has been other complaints/ recalls. They stated that they was not aware of this problem. Then i researched online and found out that there had been other complaints of the same problem. This is a very serious problem and need immediate attention. This problem could cause some serious injury or even death. Due to the cost of the repair, i have not been able to get this fix. I have noticed as long as i didn't fill the tank pass 3/4 tank, the fuel doesn't leak. Please look into this matter!
Filled gas tank on way to work.got in car to go to lunch and noticed a strong gas smell.called my husband (he is an ase certified master tech, gm master tech.)he informed me there must be a fuel leak.then the check engine light came on, he put his scanner on it and it pulled a code of p0496 (small leak detected).the smell would go away when the gas level was under 1/2 tank. Would only fill to 1/2 after that.after a week or so the smell would come back with only 1/2 tank of gas. The check engine light has stayed on all this time.husband pulled the rear seat out on july 11th to discover fuel pooling from the right rear passenger fuel module, the gas was leaking through the plastic. Contacted the dodge dealership and they were unaware of any problems like this.july 12th we ordered a new bosch premium fuel pump (part# 67774). On july 17th i ran the fuel down so only 1 gallon was left in tank. Let the car sit for 2 hrs. Husband removed the main pump, which fell apart.upon removing the primary fuel pump (right side) the pressure was so strong it blew fuel all over him and the interior of the back seat. The pump holds fuel pressure for way to long after it is turned off.not to mention that there is only 2 pieces of plastic/foam between the fuel pumps and the back seat.that, in itself is dangerous.is the excessive pressure what caused the plastic fuel pump to crack and allow the fuel to pool on top?i love my car but am very afraid to drive it now.i am not only concerned for my safety but also the safety of anyone sitting in the backseat (kids/grandkids). What if i get rear ended and there is a spark that ignites the pooled fuel, will chrysler then issue a recall for this problem after my car explodes?there are several complaints on this website for the same issue.can't the nhtsa do something to help? ma 10/8 updated 11/28/2017
I have been smelling gas inside of the cabin of my car for a while usually only in the morning or after my car has been sitting a while. Finally this morning, 2/5/2019, the smell was so bad that i had a headache and my eyes were burning and so took it to an auto mechanic shop to look at it. They stated there was a puddle of gasoline sitting on my fuel pump that is under the passenger side seat. That is the side my daughter sits on and she has been complaining of headaches as well. The repair shop said that if i were to have gotten into a wreck and there had been a spark of some sort my car would have gone up in flames because there was a pool of gasoline sitting on the fuel pump.
The morning of july 5, 2013 i started my car and all the dash lights came on. It had done this once before but only for a second and then all was fine.this time they didn't turn off and when i started to drive it was making"whining" noise. I called the dealership and told them what was going on. They told me to drive to the dealership right away. They called later that afternoon to tell me it was the alternator was bad and causing a short. Since the car was past 36,000 miles it's not covered under warranty! it cost me about $800 to replace the alternator. I'm not sure what the exact problem was with the alternator, but i just had it at the dealership a month prior for an oil change and they "said" the car checked out fine. I have had numerous issues with this car! 35,5019 miles, they replaced 3 of the 6 pistons,thankfully it was under warranty. 45,778 miles, the alternator failed. Around 50,000 miles, one of the fuel pumps needed to be replaced because it was cracked on the top. The car smelled like gas for a month after fixing it. The mechanic that replaced it said he has never seen them brake like that and it was very odd. Recently at about 57,000, we replaced the actuator in the diver side a/c unit. The noise started about 6 months prior but financially we were unable to repair it until now. It is past the mileage for lemon law but dodge should not leave the consumer to pay for their mistakes and poor quality.
I purchased a 2011 dodger charger1week ago from texan dodge chrysler jeep ram in humble tx.i test drive the car on a half tank of gas no problem at the time until i decided tobuy the car off a trade in. Deal went great im on my way back houston i notice the gas tank is full know 20 min into the ride i start smelling gas. So i roll the window down got home lift up the back seat i notice the gas smell has gotten stronger now iam looking atthe fuel pump with gas on top one spark hole car could have blew up...these mechanic are a f..k.. Joke what ever happen to safercars ..
My dodge charger has about a 43,000 miles and i noticed a gasoline odor in my car, so i stopped to look to see if gas was leaking for my car and it was leaking gas coming from the rear passenger side. I had my care towed to my near by mechanic shop and they found that the leak was coming from my fuel pump. I called dodge to report the issue and they said, its not under warranty. This is unsafe to have gas leaking from a car and especially with just 43,000 miles on the vehicle.
Filled up with gas and had a strong smell in car after checking i found out that the gas tank was leaking around the fuel pump seal had it replaced and still leaks if you fill above 3/4 tank this is a fire hazard due to gas leaking on the ground if someone dropped a cig. On the ground where the gas is it could explode and the fumes inside the passenger compartment cant be good for your health,i feel like this is a problem that chrysler should have to fix .i just purchased the car 11/23/2015
Out of no where and for the past 8-10mo., my 2011 charger has been leaking fuel.anytime the vehicle is filled with fuel over 3/4 full, it leaks onto the ground of the passenger side back tire and fumes fill the cabin, so badly you can't drive it unless all the windows are down, so your not asphyxiated by the fumes. The fuel odor is so bad that you could smell it from a distance in my drive way.the engine light is on for this reason and my a/c recirculate will not work (as a safety precaution), as well as the auto start on the key fob.i took it into the shop and they replaced the first seal. All seamed to be fine until i filled up with gas which was the day after the repair. I took it back to the shop and they said that there was a side seal that needed to be replaced. That repair did not fix the issue. I got under my car to see where it was leaking from and how much was leaking and i shot a video. I couldn't attach the video, but it appears that it is leaking directly from the tank itself. From what i have read on other complaints it is a manufacture's defect of the tank itself, and over time can not support the weight of the fuel. With the battery and cable's being extremely close to the location of the tank and leak, this is an explosion waiting to happen. If someone drops or lights a cigarette near or by this location it is an explosion waiting to happen. Merely starting the vehicle is a risk. The investigation regarding this issue needs to be accelerated. Its sad that people have to be seriously injured or die, before something is rectified. The vehicle is not old enough for it to be a "wear and tear" issue. This is a manufacturing defect that needs to be addressed and arecall needs to be issued.
My vehicle is a 2011 dodge charge 80,000 miles. For about 4months its been smelling like fume, gasoline inside the vehicle like if there was a leak when the car is stationary, in motion at all times. When i fill my gas tank the smell gets worst. Since it began to smell like gasoline the check engine light has been on. I have not fixed the problem because mechanics are wanting approximately $500 to fix the gasoline fuel system. I hope i don't blow up.it is a unsafe condition to drive my vehicle because i have twin 1year olds. I have contacted the dealer to find if there is a recall but they state they don't.
Strong fuel odor noticed after filling up fuel tank. Visible fuel leak notice under right passengerside of car while car parked.vehicle was taken to independent repair shop.leak thought to be caused by problem with o-ring on passenger side fuel transfer pump.o-ring replace.seemed to resolve problem until next fill up. Then leak returned.seal checked, and another new o-ringinstalled.leak continued.upon closer inspection after vehicle is turned off the honey combsurface of the fuel transfer pump seems to be filling with gas after vehicle is shut off.mechanic contacted dodge dealer and was informed that it is a known problem and that a recall has been issued on the hemi models for a similar problem.however no recall in place for the 6 cylinder model.fuel transfer pump replacement recommended. Not covered by any warrant.as this fuel leak occurs directly under the rear passenger seat and fuel seams to puddle in this area causing fuel vapor to enter passenger compartment this seems to be a legitimate safety hazard and should be addressed immediately by dodge.
When driving down the interstate (august 2017 with 130k miles on the dash) i suddenly lost throttle response and i could not accelerate. At this point motor began to shake as i coasted to the edge as my car shut off while still in the run position.a red lighting bolt appearedand my vehicle did not want to start.after attempting to start several times the car finally started.took it to a dealer in garden city michigan where they could find nothing wrong.the lighting bolt light was gone and only a check engine light remained.fast forward two months later the same thing happened but i could not get the car to start and it was towed to the same dealer with a dead battery this time.they kept it for several days but could not pin point the issue i.e. Bad throttle body, bad fuel pumps etc. However no codes were found because the battery died.the week before thanksgiving same situation, lost throttle response car shut off got the red bolt , battery died.towed to aaa where i had to purchase a new battery and again no codes were found.again this happened today while on the interstate traveling at about 80mph.are there any tips or documentation of similar problems with the red bolt light?ive had dealership mechanics with 30+ years experience get lost with this issue.they have comes up with options but nothing concrete.i will soon be force to start guessing and checking or just get rid of the vehicle all together
Purchased a 2011 dodge charger 2 months ago for my teenage son.when filling up gas tank more than 3/4 full gas leaks while car in park from area about 1.5 feet in front of rear passenger wheel.cabin smells of gas odor.called dealer that i purchased car from...no help.tons of complaints online regarding this problem.extremely concerned for son to drive dodge.please stand behind your cars.let's recall this and keep people safe before a life is lost.one life is too many.
On 7-25-15 i filled car up with gas and after doing so smelled a strong gas smell on the inside of the car. I came home and parked the car. My husband went outside near the vehicle and noticed smell and begin to do a walk around the vehical and notice that it was leaking gas from the tank. He immediately went to the inside of the car and pulled out the back seat and notice the gas were come from around the seal of the gas tank. He said we need to get some of the gas out of the tank. We drive it a distance to see if the smell would go away but it never did until it were at a half of tank. He then on 7-27-15 replaced the seal and went back to the gas station to fill the car up again and the strong fuel smell returned and the tank being leaking again. I then started to look and see if there has been a recall on this issue and noticed it seems to be a know dangerous issue with the gas tank on this vehicle that needs to be looked into asap. I am so afraid that if some throws something flammable near this vehicle its going to ignite. Very dangerous and needs resolving!!
My vehicle was leaking gas near the rear passenger door after i filled up. When i took it to have it checked the dealership told me it was a leaking seal and fixed it. About two weeks later when i filled up again the problem occurred again. After keeping my car for nearly 8 hours the dealership told me that the fuel tank on the car cannot hold the weight of a full tank of gas which causes a separation near the seal which in turn causes the leak. I googled this problem and many people are having the same problem, but chrysler refuses to pay full cost to repair it. They offered to help pay for the repairs but said they cannot fix it free of charge because it is not a recall and my car is out of warranty.
My car started smelling like gas all the time. When i got back from the store i noticed the gas was leaking from the passenger side back door. There was a gas puddle and the inside of the car smelled like a lot of gas.my brother lifted the back seat and there was a lot of gas leaking from the fuel tank.
After filling up car with gasoline it is leaking onto ground, and smell filling up cabin. Online there are hundreds of complaints about this issue with car.
Every time i fill the car up with gas to full i smell fumes inside the car. Also, if the car is parked in my driveway which is at a downward slope, fuel runs down the fuel lines and onto the paved blacktop, leaving two visibly large gasoline stains. Until the car has burned off half of the filled tank, the odor of gasoline is so strong in the interior of the car it gives me bad headaches and i have to roll the windows down to get fresh air. This has been a noticeable problem for 6 months. I have owned this car since july of 2011.i am concerned that the car may catch on fire if i can smell the gasoline fumes from inside my car.
We have a gas smell for some time ,and we took it to dealer ship and they did not find anything , this happened when we have a full thank, so this morning i did it and we can see the gas leak from the tank and we are scare that this may catch on fire,.i read that there is 6 complaints about the same thing. And they tried to fix it ,.and cost like 2000 ,. Please make sure that they do something before something happend,.
After fueling my vehicle above 3/4ths (but not over full) a fuel leak started causing extreme fuel vapors to be present inside and outside of car.even when the car is not being driven (while vehicle is turned off).the fumes are so strong that they fill my garage and can be smelled from 40 - 50 feet away and i have to drive with the windows down.this is a serious safety concern.many other forums have been read for me to realize this is not an isolated incident, is common among this make/model/year, and should be cause for a recall for safety reasons before something bad happens (fire, explosion, etc).most say the observed a leak in front of the rear passenger tire.others have said they pulled out the back seat to access the fuel pump and have found gas sitting on top of the fuel pump.i have not had this looked at by a mechanic/dealership yet, but wanted to ensure this is reported and needs to pushed for recall consideration.updated 11/08/2017
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked, a strong fuel odor was present. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The vin was not available.
If i fill up my tank of gas it starts leaking from underneath the vehicle. Fumes can be smelled inside of the vehicle and outside as well. Its very penetrating. When its hot outside if the car remains close when u arr inside the fumes begin to givr you a sore throat and short of breath. Very dangerous
I smelled the strong odor of gasoline inside my charger.i brought it to the dealership who advised that the vehicle was leaking gas from around the o ring at the fuel pump which is located under the rear passenger seat.the mechanic tightened the cover to the fuel pump and returned the vehicle. About a month later the vehicle was now visibly leaking gas fonto the ground and the fuel smell inside the vehicle was intolerable.i returned to the dealer and left it with them for a day in which time they replaced the ring, tested it and found no further leakage and returned the vehicle to me.by the next morning the vehicle was leaking again, this time much worse.i had to park it away from the house for fear that it might cause an explosion when if left in the hot garage with the fumes filling up the garage.i see that there have been 71 complaints filed with nhtsa.this is truly a dangerous defect and should be recalled before someone gets killed.i just had my daughter and grand kids in the car with some of the grand kids sitting over the fuel pump located under the seat.who in there right mind would put fuel pumps under the rear seat.the problem seems to occur when the vehicle's fuel tank is full.when i moved it away from the house it left a trail of gasoline to where i parked it and by the next morning there was a huge spot on the ground and the car was full of fumes.this is a safety hazard if there every was one.
Strong fuel order when fill gas tank. I looked online it looks like a common issue. This is extremely dangerous someone's going to get killed if it hasn't happened already.the gas leaks out at the top of the fuel sending unit located under rear seat on the passengers side. When i took the seat off there was a puddle of fuel. Again this is extremely dangerous and seems to be a very common issue after reading online.
I have been doing research on any cars like mine suffering from the same problem. Yes they are. My problem is that since friday the 29th of april my car started smelling like gasoline. I feel that this is a serious safety hazard. With the electrical devices and heat generating devices this could end up a death related catastrophe.my complaint is why haven't you as a safety organization done something about this. People with this type of vehicle know it is a problem and even when i took my car to the dealer they knew.i am 72 years old on a fixed income of rather miserly means and i can't afford to protect my family because of chrysler corp. Failure to do so. I just got a call from my dealer and the cost of fixing my car is over 500.00. Is there something you an do to help us?
2011 dodge charger / 82,000 miles: leaking fuel pump/component on passenger side. After a routine fill up an extremely strong odor of gasoline was present inside of the car and outside of the car. Pool of gasoline present near rear tire when vehicle is parked. Removal of backseat revealed a large puddle of gasoline on top of the gas tank. Fuel pump o-ring was replaced but to my disappointment problem persists. Contacted dodge about issue but they said there were currently no recalls associated with fuel pump equipment and could not point me towards a culprit. Even at less than half a tank the smell is overbearing causing headaches making the car a literal pain to drive. There is a battery cable running in close proximity to the pool of gas and the gas drips below around hot exhaust. I do not feel safe driving the vehicle this way due to the risk of fire or explosion. This is a static component and i feel that it should not simply wear out. There is another issue here that is causing this to happen. Next items to check will be fuel pump and tank itself. Even if issue is resolved i fear that the smell will remain for some time. Really unfortunate for a vehicle that is still being paid for. I hope this gets addressed soon as the fuel pump or fuel tank are not cheap fixes. There seems to be quite a few of identical complaints on here as well as other forums. Logging a complaint now in case a fire occurs that destroys the car, property or injury. Its encouraging to see other have reported the same failure but i cannot locate any recall information.
After a repair of the alternator at the end of september and beginning of october 2014, a fuel pump replacement also in october 2014, and the recall replacement of the alternator in june 2015, the check engine soon light on my dodge charger lit up again in august 2015. I took it into the dealership for yet another repair only for them to run the check engine light diagnostic and found another fuel system leak. However, they were not able to schedule me for a repair until september 1, 2015. After taking the charger in for repair, further diagnostic discovered the fuel filler tube was at fault and a replacement was necessary. I have had it repaired and two days later the check engine soon light has lit back up. I had to travel for work so i will update with my next complaint once it has been diagnosed.
I smelled gas when i filled my car up with gas. I looked online and seen other complaints and where to find where the smell was coming from. I lifted up the rear seat and there was fuel sitting on top of the fuel pump right under the seat. There is no protection between the seat and fuel pump. So now my check engine light is on which is deactivating my remote start. I feel like this should be a recall and i should not have to pay to have this fixed. It's very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor in the vehicle and a fuel leak. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel filler tube needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part being on national back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,115.
For several months when filling gas tank up i would smell a strong gas odor in the cabin of the car. After the gas level would start to go down the oder would go away. Well, the last few days the odor got really strong and it didn't matter how much gas was in the tank, it made me and my family really nauseous, and after a few days of this the check engine light came on and the car started sputtering like it wanted to staul out. Well finally after about a week of this the odor got so strong that it made me very fatigued and sick, you can smell the gas in my clothes and my eyes started to burn. My cars engine is clumping like the engine is about to go out so i parked it at home and shut it off. I'll have to have it towed to dealership to have it looked at. I'm sure it's gonna be just like everyone else's car with the tube leading from gas tank refule door to tank. How this hasn't been recalled is beyond me because it's affecting thousands of vehicles.
As i approached my car there was a heavy odor of fuel. The next morning under the back right tire there was a puddle of fuel. I removed the back seat and under the cover there was a puddle of fuel on top of the plastic of the gas tank. Dodge has been clearly made aware of this issue and since changed the design of the gas tank. For me to replace it would cost me over $2,000. This should be replaced by dodge asap. This puts my family and i in grave danger being that of the electrical wire that run along side the unit. This only happens when i fill my tank and it is a continual drip. I contacted dodge and they said they "know" nothing of such issues. All it will take a one dropped cigarette to close to the car and things will be bad.
I started smelling gas inside my car. I noticed a wet place on the ground under where my gas tank is. I took my car to my mechanic. He stated that when the tank is full, it is leaking on the top right side of my tank because that side is not welded correctly together. This is a safety hazard. I have children that ride in my car. My mechanic said just the cost of a new tank is $1,100.00. That is not including the labor to remove the old one to put a new one in. This problem should be added as a recall due to so many others having the same issue.
Hello i read on a lot of 2011 chargers of the smell of gas when u fill up the car the inside of the car still smell strong like it's leaking somewhere it says it's a defected gas tank.i have that issue going on now and was wondering why there is no recall for this situation since a lot of people are complaining about this? this is a very dangerous situation since my kids are in the car inhaling these fumes.
Noticed gas smell immediately after filling gas tank completely up. A couple days later i had a very strong gas smell inside vehicle and while driving. Started noticing that there was a moderate size puddle under vehicle where the rear seat is. I've seen many reports of this happening and it disturbs me that there hasn't been a recall.
On 7-25-15 i filled car up with gas and after doing so smelled a strong gas smell on the inside of the car. I came home and parked the car. My husband went outside near the vehicle and noticed smell and begin to do a walk around the vehical and notice that it was leaking gas from the tank. He immediately went to the inside of the car and pulled out the back seat and notice the gas were come from around the seal of the gas tank. He said we need to get some of the gas out of the tank. We drive it a distance to see if the smell would go away but it never did until it were at a half of tank. He then on 7-27-15 replaced the seal and went back to the gas station to fill the car up again and the strong fuel smell returned and the tank being leaking again. I then started to look and see if there has been a recall on this issue and noticed it seems to be a know dangerous issue with the gas tank on this vehicle that needs to be looked into asap. I am so afraid that if some throws something flammable near this vehicle its going to ignite. Very dangerous and needs resolving!!
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that an accumulation of fuel leaked onto the fuel pump. The mechanic placed an o-ring onto the fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,718.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the battery power save mode warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the battery and alternator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that fuel fumes were present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that a seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the fuel pump and fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.
2 weeks ago i purchased this vehicle from a used car lot.this was the first time filling the fuel tank all the way.once i left the gas station i started smelling gas fumes.once the car was parked i noticed it leaking gas under the passenger side in front of the back wheel.3 days later noticed it went from having a full tank to missing an 1/8 of a tank.while it was sitting at work it continuously dripped fuel until i had a flatbed pick it up to take it back to the lot.pulled the back seat and the cover for the fuel pump and there was standing gas around the fuel pump.very bad design to have the fuel pump at an angle for it to leak that bad if a seal goes bad.
My 2011 dodge charger is persistently havingstrong fuel smell while driving at all speed when the fuel tank is 3/4 to full.after parked overnight, the smell subsides. This problem started in 2013. As of 2018, it has been driven 28000 miles.
Malfunction indicator light has come on twice in past month.first time a vacuum cannister was replaced.the 2nd time i told the dealer that i also smelled gas.i was told the the right fuel pump is "cracked" and a replacement will cost over $900.my car has only 35,000 miles on it.after seeing all of the other complaints about this, why hasn't a recall been issued?
My alternator went out around 45k miles in 2013/2014.i had it replaced; it has since been recalled, but dodge refused to acknowledge the issue when it was brought in even though there was a strong smell of something electrical burning along with a loss in electrical power.in 2016, at around 75k miles, fuel started leaking from just in front of the rear passenger-side tire.the gasket between the tank and pump was replaced.after the next fill up, the leak became worse.i had the car towed to another shop.when the tow truck driver was driving it onto the truck, gas was spraying downward with a good amount of pressure.the second shop also suspected the gasket due to the design of the fuel system.they also replaced it, but the leak persisted.after further investigation, the fuel pump assembly had developed a crack.i don't appreciate the thought of driving something that could catch on fire or worse.apparently, the fuel system was "redesigned" post 2011 models.dodge refuses to acknowledge that a fuel system issue can result in a major hazard.an oil change shop even commented on the strong gas smell and warned of the danger.
Every time i fill up a strong odor of gas is observed inside the cabin of the car and area around the car until it get's down to about 1/2 tank of fuel. I've read several complaints and costing us consumers like $1,000.00 to $1,800.00.
2011 dodge charger / 50,733 miles: when adding 5 or more gallons of fuel into the tank, there's a strong odor of gasoline coming from the car and gas is leaking by the back tire. Lifting the seat, there's a puddle of gas. Logging a complaint now in case a fire occurs that destroys the car, property or injury. Its encouraging to see other have reported the same failure but i cannot locate any recall information.
Very strong gasoline odor after filling tank. Noticed strong odor in our garage andfound a large puddle of gas under car directly beneath the rear passenger side seat.upon investigation discovered there is a secondary fuel pump at that location that is prone to cracking/leaking. The exhaust system is also located on the right side of the vehicle, which causes even greater concern for possibility of fire. I have seen many other complaints of the same nature and would like a logical explanation as to why there has been no recall for this extreme safety issue.is it because no one had been killed by it--yet?
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked, a strong smell of fuel was noticed within the vehicle. The contact observed drops of fuel leaking underneath the rear passenger side door. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred when the fuel tank was filled. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
On july 11th 2016 i filled up my gas tank immediately afterwards while driving i noticed an overwhelming smell of gasoline. 5 days later the check engine light came on. The code detected a small evap system leak. The check engine light sporadically illuminates and then turns off on its own. The smell of gasoline goes away when the tank is half full. When the tank is full, gasoline drips directly in front of the passenger rear tire. Upon researching the problem on the internet i discovered on carcomplaints.com that over 40 people have complained of this same issue. The fuel pump continues to pump gas once the car is turned off. The gas tank leaks when the tank is over half way full. According to other complaints on carcomplaints.com chrysler and dodge have been notified of this same problem multiple times. Dodge and chrysler refuse any knowledge of this issue even though they redesigned the fuel system after the 2011 and also recalled the hemi model for the same issue. Chrysler/dodge has yet to recall the fuel system on my v6 model. I don't feel safe driving my car. Can an investigation be opened on this issue since there is 50 complaints online that date all the way back to 2012? a gas tank shouldn't not "wear-out" and leak after 5 years.... Does someone have to die or become severely injured for something to be done about this issue? many people complained of alternator issues, it took a fire to occur for chrysler to finally recall the alternator on the dodge chargers. It seems that chrysler dodge is just waiting for a catastrophic event to occur before they decide to recall this issue...thats what it took for chrysler to issue a recall on the alternator, even though there were numerouscomplaints recorded!
Gas tank rubbing on back seat causeing hole in gas tank leaks into passenger compartment
Went to autozone for the free check engine light reading. It came back with a code p0456 which is a evap leak. My car does seem to have a light gas odor after i fill itup with gas. The smell continues to linger but eventually seems to go away. I have researched the problem and see there are many post and complaints about the issue. I don't notice any fuel leaking from my car but i can smell gas. My car is a 2011 but only has 70,000 miles as of today 5/3/18. I'm filing a complaint because a lot of forums online about the issue says i should since it seems to be a lot of other 2011 dodge chargers se rwd with the same problem.
When tank is filled, a strong fuel odor occurred inside car, along with a puddle directly in front of right rear tire. Dealership first "fixed" secondary fuel pump but problem recurred at next fill up. Subsequently the primary fuel pump was replaced. It is extremely fortunate this did not result in a fire or death with my kids riding in this car on a daily basis. Dodge knows about issue as tons of complaints can be found on line.http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2011/dodge/charger/fuel+system
Gas leaks when tank is above 3/4 fuel.it leaks beside the right rear tire,and it gives off a very strong odor inside cabin. This is a hazardous situation. The gas will leak until under 3/4 tank of gas.
Raw fuel smell in interior of car, part number 68159764ab pickup/level unit module has cracking in housing causing fuel to leak and fumes to come into car. This module is located under the rear seat area of the car, and has 2 plastic body plugs that are supposed to seal out the fumes but they fit loose and don't seal very well, called ultimate dodge in mountain home arkansas and told them about the complaint. They replied it was a recall, scheduled a repair on 12/14/2018 took vehicle in, dealership called me and told me that it is not covered according to the vin #. I told them that it is leaking fuel and that it was a safety issue. They told me that they could not repair it because it wasn't under the recall. I looked it up on google there are several complaints that say its covered. This vehicle is leaking fuel so its an explosive issue and a fire hazard. Please look into this. I had to purchase the part and have it repaired for officer and public safety. This is a patrol car and the manufactures that build these vehicles should be held accountable for there vehicles.
When the car is filled with gas, it emits a strong odor of gas and leaks under the rear passage side of car approx. 16 inches in front of rear tire. As the tank gets lower of fuel, the smell is not as strong and leak disappears. This occurs when the car is parked. If the car is driven with a full fuel tank, there is a strong gas odor inside the cabin. This smell lessens as the fuel tank empties. I have taken video of the exterior fuel leak approx.17 hours after fill up that show a steady fuel drip every 12-15 seconds.
A week after my initial repair/replacement on the alternator (not covered under recall at the time) of my charger, the check engine light came on and you could smell gas through the ac system. I took the car into the dealership garage and they scanned the check engine system which returned a minor leak, but due to the fuel smell, they advised i do not drive the car and leave it with them for repair. After further diagnostic i needed to get the right side fuel pump replaced on the car.
Passenger side fuel pump leaking on top of tank. With internet research found this to be a common problem due to poor quality plastic cracking. Contact a dealer not under recall.
When filling tank up with gas full.fumes from gas can be smelled inside car.the engine light came on and got a diagnostic reporting evap leak.i took it to the dodge dealership and was quoted that gas tank sealed will need replace with fuel pump.
I filled my car up, 20 minutes later, the car reeked of gas. I got out and looked under the vehicle, and there's gas leaking for the passenger side by the back tire. I looked online, and there are complaint's dating back to 2012. Including ones on this site. I'm hoping dodge issues a recall soon. Because i'm concerned about my family's safety.
Vehicle is leaking fuel and filling interior cabin with gasoline fumes after refueling. Gasoline is pooling on the ground when parked. Dodge informed of this problem through customer service. Was informed there was no recall for this problem on this vehicle however, there is a recall for the dodge challenger hellcat for this same problem.
Fuel smell and leak from right side tank constantcauses lag in performance and hazardous in traffic as it will seem to loose power and hesitate happens consistently now after heavy breaking or any quick force on throttle when having to speed updue to traffic on highway or to any response needed while driving ..ie accident ahead or quick action needed to avoid one
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked and after refueling, a strong odor of fuel was noticed. The contact noticed fuel leaking from an unknown area of the rear passenger side and the engine check warning light illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was refueled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000.
I noticed a strong gas smell in and around the car several weeks ago after filling up but i did not overfill or spill gas anywhere. After having a mechanic diagnose the issue he found that the fuel pump under the rear seat on the right side was leaking and had fuel pooling up at the top. As first step he replaced the o-ring seal on the fuel up. After replacing the seal there was no leak initially but it occurred again after the next fill up. So it seems the leak only occurs when the gas tank is full. Since the seal was already replaced but the leak is still there i took it to the dodge dealer who will have to diagnose it further but they told me that it is most likely the gas tank that is leaking and they have seen many problems like this already and i am not the first one. They also told me that dodge has updated the fuel tank recently so obviously there is a flaw with the old design which is probably why i am having problems. Not only is this a costly repair which is unfair to consumers but it poses danger since fuel is leaking under the seat and could potentially ignite and set the whole car on fire.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that after refueling, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle and fuel would accumulate by the rear driver side tire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 27,000.
On the morning of 8/20 i drove 2 blocks from my house when the chattery save mode turned on accompanied by the battery light on the dash shortly after the car lost power steering and all electric components shut off and then the car shutoff and was immobile after that. I pushed the car home and the car hasn't turned over since. I disconnected the battery and used a battery charger to recharge so i can put my windows up when i reconnected the battery i put the car in run knowing the alternator was bad and pending recall. As the windows hit the closed position black smoke started coming off the alternator and i promptly disconnected the battery again completely after turning the car into off position again. The alternator continued to smoke for 5 minutes as i stared at it with fire extinguisher in hand and phone in the other with 911 dialed and ready.as the car sat in the driveway after all this i noticed a fuel smell that came from the car then i noticed a fuel leak. A constant dripping of 1or 2 drops per 5seconds. The leak comes from below the door hinges area of the passenger side rear door. I cannot find the origin but this is where it drips from. I've read that this is also a common problem but dodge or any other affiliate has recalled any fuel components and people that have changed the full fuel system tank hoses pumps everythingstill continue to have this issue when the vehicle is filled with gas to max capacity and the leak stops once the fuel level reaches 3/4 tanks or less.
Strong odor of gasoline whenever gas tank is full. Will make driver light headed.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While parked, the vehicle leaked fuel in the rear passenger wheel weld, near the exhaust pipe and the battery line. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer to be repaired. The o-ring around the fuel tank was replaced, but the issue recurred. The vehicle smelled of fuel and dripped gasoline into the cabin of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 92,000.
When i fill my tank, the fuel pump under the back seat on the passenger side over fills and leaks raw gasoline into the cab. I have looked online and found hundreds of people with 2011 and 2012 chargers with the same problem.second i had a head light go out on the passenger side. I replaced the bulb and still isn't working, checked the fuses and those are,good to. Maybe it's a faulty wire harness. Also found people online with the same issue.
Leaking gas from top of tank or fuel pump
For two years now, fuel leaks from my tank after every fill up. When stationary it creates a gas puddle. There is a strong fuel smell in my garage when tank is more than half full. Many other 2011 chargers are having this issue as well. A mechanic online has stated it is due to a cracked auxiliary fuel pump module that should not be this damaged under normal use.
After refill inside of the vehicle showed heavy gas smell. Check engine light appeared and disappeared randomly. After 2nd refill gas smell returned. Local dealer suggested evap canister replacement. When checking more thorough it showed during regular idle fuel pump on passenger rear was leaking during pressure build up. Once filled gas started dripping behind right rear wheel near hot exhaust pipe. Afraid that vehicle could catch fire due to battery wiring being located in immediate area of leak.
Fuel tank right side under rear passenger seat has a leak. Every time the vehicle is filled with gasoline, the fuel leak starts and goes away after half the tank is used. It's located right at the top of the fuel pump. The fumes of the gas can be smelled inside the cab because its directly located under the seat. This is an occurring problem with this year of chargers and is dangerous hazard.
Fuel pump (top) under the rear passenger seat develops leaks and spills fuel into and explosive fumes into the passenger area of the car. In researching the problem on google i'm finding this is a very common problem with the 2011 dodge charger.if this is such a widespread and dangerous problem i cannot for the life of me understand why nhtsa has not issued a recall?problem occurs after a fill up. Discoloration on the pump shows the extent/volume of gasoline pouring out into the interior floor pan.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that a fuel odor was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Gas tank is leaking on top right side, when full. Dealership says there is no recall. Need a recall. Fast!
When my tank is full to around half full it leaks gas and there is a very strong smell on the back passenger side outside of the car. Inside of the car is intolerable. You have to drive with the windows down. I've read this is a common and very dangerous charger problem but yet there is no recall.
My car front halogen lights keep going out in motion or sitting still on any type of street.i have to turn them off wait a minute and then turn them back on.we have spent thousand of dollars at the dodge house to get this fixed and they have stated there is not recall in place at this time. We have to run the fog lights at night just to keep from wrecking. They ask on one of the question, when did this happen. Its been happening since we bought the car. The blind spot warning is working every once in a while also.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the keyless entry system did not work at times on the front driver side door and the vehicle would sporadically lock itself. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times, but the failure persisted. The door handle was replaced once and a software upgrade was performed twice to no avail. The dealer was not able to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated the front exterior driver and passenger side doors would not lock or unlock with the keyless remote entry activated.both doors were manually locked and unlocked with a key.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the door lock sensor was damaged as a result to water. The technician stated there was not a remedy for the defect. The approximate failure mileage was less than 3,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was low voltage on the battery, which kept being drained without warning. The battery was replaced by the contact, but the failure continued. Also, the latches failed to function on the front passenger side doors. The dealer replaced both latches. In addition, the service stability traction control, service engine, air bag, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags), 16v043000 (structure),15v467000 (air bags and seat belts), 14v643000 (electrical system), 14v101000 (exterior lighting), 13v118000 (air bags), and 12v497000 (electrical system, service brakes, air). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
8/12/16 driving with my fiance and baby girl near home i noticed the battery saving mode warning, not long after navigation and radio shut off fearing the worst i began to head back home through small streets where less civilians and moving cars. Engine roaring like if it was trying to fight to get every last drop of the batteries power. As i was entering the gate to my home the car officially gave up and all the power completely died. I couldn't brake nor turn the wheel without giving it my whole body weight and pressure to prevent it from going head on into someones home. My fiance even had trouble unlocking the doors within the car to jump out and help in whatever way he thought he was going to help. And this was going on with the emergency brake on. Thankfully no collision occurred thanks to my quick thinking and luck. Hoping it was only the battery that was the problem i got it completely re-charged. When i reconnected it i noticed all lights turning on thinking problem solved, nevertheless immediately the engine began to shake and smoking up. Quickly turning it off i researched that a recall p60 for my make model and year are available for what happened to my car but sadly not my engine and alternator power wth. 4yrs 37307 miles on my 2011 dodge charger r/t mopar edition 5.7l v8 hemi on time with maintenance and payments why is this happening to me!! i cant afford paying anything extra other than what i signed up to pay i thought new car no problems im so wrong i had to take my car in for so many many recalls not including when i tried to solve the problems it was giving me before i even received notice that a recall was available for the problem, and now this!the alternator is fried and the radiator will be next i know because an engine is like our anatomy one affected part soon affects the next part that makes the other function. Hopefully im wrong.
I am wondering if i have any further actions that are available to me for a recall situation. My car had a recall for the timing chain and i had the recall performed in 2014. A few weeks ago while on the highway during rush hour in a snow storm the timing chain failed and destroyed my engine. I had seconds to negotiate my laneand get to safety which i could not. The back of my vehicle was still sticking out of the right lane. I was informed by the state patrol i caused several accidents behind me and my vehicle was also almost struck by a semi truck. I do not drive my vehicle year round so between 2014 and now the vehicle had less than 20,000 miles put on it with the new timing chain. I contacted dodge and they informed me the new timing chain had a warranty of only 2 years so all subsequent damage was my responsibility. I am making the assumption the correct chain was not put on my vehicle during the recall repair or was never changed at all. The vehicle had a total of 54,000 miles on it and according to all the forums, this is typically within the mileage the chain fails and under the exact conditions of which i was driving. The vehicle has been well maintained and has no extenuating circumstances that should have led to a catastrophic engine failure. Now dodge wants to charge me $5,000 for the engine repair which was caused from the timing chain they supposedly installed.
The car began to violently shake, misfire, and lost power while traveling at highway speeds. After being towed to the dealership i was informed that the vehicle with only 75000 miles has failed lifters and a bad camshaft.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight continued to fail after being replaced. In order for the headlights to operate correctly, the contact had to hit the headlight assembly with his hand. Upon starting the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle abruptly jerked forward. The vehicle resumed normal operation after the initial jerk movement. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 77,000.
Received message on console why driving "battery saver mode" drove 1 mile and pulled into gas station. While parked and car running radio, abs, stability control systems all went offline. I turned the car off and smelled electrical burning. Opened hood and burning smell was stronger. I returned to the car and all electrical power was completely drained.towed to dodge dealership after calling chrysler recall hotline.
The dodge charger is the vehicle that hasacceleration problems.so far i have come close to three accidents due to lack of acceleration.this can happen at any time and noticeable when you need to accelerate.i have gone to a dealer to repair thisbut they cannot fix it since this is an inherent problem in the vehicle and they do not want to fixit.it has to do with the engine control unit and transmission programming.i cannot afford for the car to slow down or cut out on me when i need to getin traffic or accelerate to get out of the traffici had to select avenger from the web site.it did not have charger.
While leaving walmart the car started to make a whining loud noise that came from under the hood at the same time my car made a sound and battery saver mode came on. The lights flickered abs & traction lit up on the dashboard. The radio stopped playing and wouldn't come back on. As i started to slow down the car stopped completely. I wasn't able to move the wheel and the brakes wouldn't work. I called my nco for a jump but it didn't help. The car battery was completely dead. I notified chrysler and is waiting for a call back as it seems there will be a recall but it wont start until nov 28. Being in the army i need transportation i hope chrysler don't think i am suppose to go without a car until they start the recall... This is a disgrace, i had a chevy mailbu from 2007-2012 and it never once had a recall let alone 5, worked like a charm! our next family car was going to be a 2014 chrysler 300 but now we will be looking back into chevy!!!
Having troubles with my dodge charger heard it's a recall . I'm extremely disappointed. It's my pcm
In august my car out of nowhere warned and activated itself for battery saver mode and not long after that same day the car lost all power causing me to loose total control of brakes and steering as well as unable to unlock my car to get out. Imagine the fear i had especially having my fiance and daughter in the car with me. Thankfully no collision occurred but what if? the battery died because the alternator needed power to perform itself. Why? dodge charger r/t mopar 5.7 hemi. Autozone charged my battery and checked it for free and diagnosed it as a healthy battery. When installing the battery back i turned on my car to diagnose it with the sensor reader the engine was shaking and the belt began to smoke up and whistling loudly right away turned it off but not before getting the code p60 but my car doesn't qualify for that recall cuz its a v8.. So if i would of died then would my car been eligible cuz u guys would actually listen that all dodge with alternator 160 amp are faulty. I don't got $$ to be throwing i fixed it once and the same dashboard light keeps warning me and before it kills my alternator i charge the battery doing this every time i have to drive my car cant imagine a girl seems to know much more than the dealership mechanics or whoever decides what car qualifies for recall.
2011 dodge charger.consumer writes in regards to vehicle automatic transmission defect.the consumer stated there was a 2nd and 3rd delay upon acceleration at certain speeds. The dealer performed a flash on the transmission and he was informed the transmission needed to re-learn his driving habits. After driving over 700 miles, the 3 second delay was and still is constant, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on september 27, 2012, and he received a call the following the day, and was informed the transmission was operating within parameters. Immediately,upon leaving the dealer, the consumer noticed the vehicle was riding very rough.the tires were re-balanced and an alignment was performed. The consumer also noticed the steering wheel was not centered properly, and the vehicle pulled to the right.
2011 dodge charger. Consumer expresses discontent concerning chrysler corporation *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle would not start and chrysler was aware there was an issue and never informed him. The consumer also stated the vehicle has a terrible blind spot, which was restrictive, as his body transgressed higher towards the back making it difficult seeing low hoods.also, the rear window view was higher, apparently to allow more trunk space, which blocked the consumer from seeing, the hood when backing out of parking spaces. The consumer stated he could barely see the speedometer, the numbers were a lot smaller and difficult to read. Also, it was difficult to adjust the tilt wheel. The consumer stated he had to use extra strength to pull the wheel up or down.the consumer stated there was a drag in the vehicle, when he removed his foot from the accelerator,the vehicle would slow down more rapidly. Also, it was easy to accidentally move the shifter into a lower gear. Also, the transmission was not shifting properly.
On several occasions vehicle lost power while driving on city street at about 40mph. Had to utilize manual transmission to operate vehicle. Didn't think anything of it, thought it was my fault. Happened to my daughter also while she was driving as well.vehicle only has 70k miles, this occurred at about 62k miles. Low beam lights also going out occasionally. Have never received recall information regarding these issues but having these issues non the less.
Just as everyone else has written, my 2011 dodge charger at only 51,000 miles alternator went out. I was driving down the road when all of the gauges started flashing, my radio cut off, and then my whole car died and wouldn't come back on. Luckily, i pulled over in enough time because the steering wheel was impossible to turn and i couldn't even push my break in. I would hate to have been going faster and the whole car shut down and be stuck in a metal death trap. I had to have my car towed from another town. The next day we put a new battery in the car because of course it was fried. After resetting the cars computer because the throttle sensor was off, i was able to drive the car again for a total of 10 minutes before it started disintegrating by serpentine belt and unraveling into the car. Replaced that, started it again for it only to say that my car was in battery saver mode again with a brand new battery. Took it to o'reillys for them to test the alternator while my car was still able to run, because with this particular car the alternator has to be tested on the car, and well it was not running the previous day. Needless to say the alternator froze up there diagnostic computer. Long story short my dodge charger is sitting until i can save up enough money to buy the $700 alternator! i will never buy a dodge again! you would think that if this many people were having the same exact problem they would do something about it.
My son was coming home from bmw in greer to gaffney .so he was driving down interstate that morning and it was very busy the car started to act up wouldn't go in gear he said it got worst couldn't get over and started praying cause the car started to slow down wouldn't go in gear.this is my sun shine that was shot in oct 102019 and graduate this year.my boy was so scare he call home to tell me hw love me.now it's gonna cost $3.000 to fix that i don't have and he's gonna lose his job .im a so how momi went to dodge place in spartanburg i asked recalls i keep getting in mail and the gentlemen was rude..my son called home to ask me what does he do so here we are both scare i had to calm him down and talk him through just hearing my voice he said got him off interstate 85.car is in shop now
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving 75 mph the gear shifted from drive to neutral and was a recurring failure. The mil light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000. The current mileage was 41,000.
Under passing conditions with hard and fast acceleration the car does not move and it feels like it is deadthis is very dangerous and on many occasions i could have been hit.this is really a bad situation.i have taken it in and they do not believe me that this is possible.this happens anytime that there is a steady or cruising and a need arises for passing or getting out of trouble.the gas pedal would be depressed quickly and hard but nothing happens.the car seems like it dies and then it comes back and starts accelerating.this takes about a second or two.other times it growls and it does not move.i have talked to dodge and they cannot duplicate it and frankly they think that i am telling them something that is not possible.in other words they do not believe me.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the abs, traction control, and service awd indicators illuminated without warning in the middle of an intersection. Also, the transmission slipped, which caused the vehicle to stall. Also, while the vehicle was stationary, the emergency brake indicator illuminated and the transmission slipped. The contact stated that the abs indicator disengaged and the vehicle was able to be driven away at lower speeds of 20-25 mph. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.
While driving down highway 61 on may 13,2014 i noticed my warning lights coming on and then the check engine light. I had no where to pull over so approx., 10 miles later the battery safe mode came on and then i started smelling something burning. I pulled over and called to have someone take my car back to town. I then needed to replace the battery and alternator before the car would run again. Then on 7/8/2014 the exact same problem proceeded to happen again ad this time i took the vehicle to meineke where they ended up having to replace the alternator and battery again at another cost of $1,148.66 on top of the first $803.16 that i had put into the car a month earlier. This car got so hot and you could tell there was obviously and electrical problem but all anyone would say is that its starting at the alternator.
I was driving my vehicle straight down a city street at 36 miles per hour through an intersection light and my car began to shake really hard and the car began to drop speed on its own, i went to press the gas to acelerate and the egine light began to flash and the air conditioner started blowing really hot air and i lost all power to the vehicle.i tried to push the gas to turn off the busy street but i had no power so i had to pretty much coast to the nearest place to get out of traffice. Once i pulled over into a parking lot the car started to have a smell as if something was burning underneath the hood, at that point i put the car in park and pushed the off button, i sat a few minutes then tried to restart the car but it would not start and kept making a noise so i turned the car off got out and got my toddler out of the backseat and called my husband, he arrived about 10 minutes later and tried jump starting the car but it would not start and was making a weird noise when pushing the start button, at this point i figured the car stopped due to the alternator recall that was issued so i called my insurance company and had the vehicle towed to my local dodge dealership where i had a diagnostic done on the vehicle and was told my engine is completely burned up due to lack of oil which is not true becuase i checked the oil dipstick 2 days after it had been sitting at the dodge dealership and there was oil in the car and no oil leaks, i just had an oil change in march of this year (2018) so i believe my engine was burned up completely due to the alternator and a circut shortage cased the car to over heat and burn the engine, i need this to be investgated to see if this is secondary to the recall so that i can see if im responsible for the damages or not because now i need an entire new engine which is over $8,000 in costs.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 65-70 mph, there was an abnormal grinding noise and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dave sinclair chrysler dodge jeep ram (2326 w osage st, pacific, mo 63069, (636) 257-4055) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module (tcm) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The air bag censer comes on all the time , the passenger seat belt censer comes on stating that the passenger seat belt is not on when it is and the dashboard lights flicker all the time.
The first week i got my car the brake light came on while i was driving. My car was ordered for me and took a little over two months to be delivered. The brake light comes on, flashes and then goes off at unpredictable times. I have taken it to the dealer 4 times but they never put that complaint on my sheet. They keep saying the computer isn't showing anything wrong. I also had a problem with the car keyless entries not working, they replaced the door handles and now they work. The car has also locked me out on three separate occasions. Once with my 1 year old son inside and the key was inside as well, had to jimmy door to get in. Also my seatbelt sticks. If i drive over 20 minutes i have to unlock lock and unlock again to get my seatbelt to open.
Driver seat belt retractor is stuck and can not pull out to buckle. Seat reline does not come back up it will til back but must pull hard to bring upright
I was forced to pay $589.96 to have the seat belt latches replaced because either of the front seat belts would fasten. The vehicle is a 2011 charger r/t. There was a recall on this particular model related to the seat belts. I have owned other vehicles well beyond 10 years and never had a problem with the seat belts. This is a manufacturers problem and i should be reimbursed. Work was completed at a dodge dealership. In addition, i had to get a rental for four days, for this is a safety issue
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that it was difficult to unlatch the buckle of the driver side seat belt. In addition, the horn failed and was no longer operable. The contact also heard a loud screeching sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the lower control arm, tie rod end, and wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred. The failure mileage was 53,000.
Driver seat belt retractor is stuck and can not pull out to buckle. Seat reline does not come back up it will til back but must pull hard to bring upright
I drive a 2011 dodge charger rt my vehicle continues to loss power and when power is lost i have no power streering or brakes. I was advised my vehicle has a active recall t-36 in which the problems i'm have are a direct result of the recall. My vehicle has been in the shop multiple times at classic dodge in denton tx. The only thing classic dodge has done is replace the battery stating we had to start there and advised me fca has not sent out a fix and wont until feb 2018.i have reported to classic dodge in denton as well as my fca case manager my vehicle continues to loss power and has almost resulted in several crashes and fca has failed to resolve the problem and has stopped returning my phone calls.on 12-05-17 i was involved in a automoble crash in the charger caused by the loss in power and i ran into a tree causing vehicle structual damage.
The contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the battery power saver and electronic stability control warning light illuminated as the radio failed. Also, the windshield wipers came on independently, the headlights shut off, the dashboard lights flashed on and off, and the brakes hesitated to stop the vehicle. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 60 mph, the save battery, traction control, and the abs warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned that the front headlights became inoperable and the windshield wipers operated independently. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Driving from philly to nj at 2am on sunday right before i entered the bridge lost power steering,abs,radio and battery saver light came on i had my wife and 3 kids with me after a minute or so started losing the headlights . I just wanted to get to jersey side and stop somewhere and call for help. I was very lucky because got to rt.73 highway and mt.laurel police spotted me and helped me a lot by taking us home safe. I had my car towed to the nearest garage and they told me the alternator died so i called the dodge dealership they said that no dodge chargers had that problem reported before i was "first". They were so rude on the phone and said just suck it up and pay $790 . Well i got it fixed not at the dealership but at the gas station mechanic . I also paid $150 for towing and now i'm afraid that its going to fail again soon. I called the corporate right after i heard about the recall and they told me that my vin it is not recalled. They still investigating for more vin numbers.
I tried to make a quick stop and the vehicle would not stop. My anti-lock brake system did not work i crashed and the airbags did not deploy.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. Due to excessive battery drain, the battery had to be charged approximately every nine days. In addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v043000 (structure) and 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. Gillie hyde dodge chrysler jeep ram (1415 happy valley rd, glasgow, ky) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tlnew alternator was installed. Consumer stated there are still problems with electrical issues. Updated 8/30/18
While driving down highway 61 on may 13,2014 i noticed my warning lights coming on and then the check engine light. I had no where to pull over so approx., 10 miles later the battery safe mode came on and then i started smelling something burning. I pulled over and called to have someone take my car back to town. I then needed to replace the battery and alternator before the car would run again. Then on 7/8/2014 the exact same problem proceeded to happen again ad this time i took the vehicle to meineke where they ended up having to replace the alternator and battery again at another cost of $1,148.66 on top of the first $803.16 that i had put into the car a month earlier. This car got so hot and you could tell there was obviously and electrical problem but all anyone would say is that its starting at the alternator.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger.while driving 60 mph, the brake pedal vibrated after being depressed.the vehicle began to shake and the steering wheel became difficult to turn.the vibrating continued until the vehicle came to a complete stop.the failure recurred once the brake pedal was depressed.the failure occurred on three different occasions.a private mechanic stated that the abs needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 25,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph the headlight were activated, the suddenly the passenger's side low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed that the headlight wiring harness overheated and would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. Js
Car went into battery saver mode while driving. Took to dealership said nothing wrong. Drove next day where all lights and wipers going off. Radio cut off and abs, traction control and e-brake lights came on. Then car began having smoky smell. Completely shut off in intersection with no recharge or ability to start up. Could not even lock doors or open trunk.
3 separate vehicle shutdowns while accelerating to pass another vehicle and to override cruise control.esc and abs light came on along with "acc/fcw unavailable vehicle system error" in the evic at30mph. Seconds later all warning lights shut off, the turned back on a few seconds later and repeated constantly. Power steering was 100% lost while turning, almost causing me to go into a ditch. At about 25mph, again at 35mph, and again at 40mph, my car had briefly applied the ebrake by itself, even though the ebrake was fully disengaged, and a clicking sound could be heard coming from the shifter. The speedometer drops to zero, then warning lights turn off again and speedometer goes back to normal function. Brake pedal became very stiff, making it difficult to stop. When i came to a full stop at an intersection, the ebrake prevented me from accelerating, then i was able to accelerate after a couple of seconds and then my power steering went out. Then the airbag light came on. After the intersection, the brake light remained on, speedometer stayed at 0, airbag light stayed on. Dinging constantly, as cars normally do when you first start them ( about 1 ding a second).radio and most interior lighting shut off, headlights shut off, then came back on and started flickering, accompanied by a "battery saver mode" message on the evic.windshield wipers started moving, but very slowly. Engine sounded windy, like a siren from a fire truck and engine was noticeably less powerful. Burning smell from engine. Once stopped, car would not restart, and almost no power to any area of the car. Replaced battery, which fixed nothing. Window was stuck down, so we pulled the battery and put it on a charger to see if it was charged, and put it back in the car. The battery was connected about 45 seconds, with the engine off but the car in acc mode, and alternator started smoking. 20 cel codes.
Driving home from a visit brakes stopped working. No warning lights just pushed pedal to floor and the car wouldn't stop.
As i turned to pull in my driveway, all at once the abs light and stability control light illuminated on my dash, the powersteering quit working, all at the same time the vehicle had begun making a loud high pitched humming noise with smoke coming from under the hood that had a very intense burning, electrical type smell.then the dash flashed that the car was in battery saver mode, subsequently dying altogether. Upon having towed the car to a dodge dealership, the service department informed me that i needed to a) replace the alternator b) replace the belt and c) replace the battery because the alternator caused it to go bad.the total for all repairs will be $1224.i still don't have the vehicle back, but i've done extensive research online and learned that there is a recall (recall number p60) involving some 2011-2014 model year dodge chargers and their alternators.seeing as my vehicle is a 2011, and i am having this exact issue, i need to know why my vehicle was not included in the original recall.having alternator failure when my vehicle is only 4 years old is unacceptable, not to mention, it is incredibly unsafe to lose powersteering, abs and esc as the vehicle smolders for hours even after completely dying.
I purchase my car 9 months ago never had a problem until i took it to a dealer to get the 2 recalls fix after a week my car wouldn't turn on call them the steering wheel light show up engine light and abs too said it was the battery that dead but they charge and it was fine week later my car steering wheel lock couldn't brake because got lock too call the dealer show same lights steering abs engine lights too now they saying my hd lights was the cause for the computer to mess up call the guy who install them explain to them couldn't been the lightshe install a rely which does has any contact the cable with the computer they told me will late me know the next day still waiting for them to call me also a friend had problem too with the computer dealer try to charge him he got a lawyer dealer end up paying for everything they want to charge me 2700 for something that is not my problem hd lights been on my car for 9 months got them same day i purchase my car never had a problem until dealer put hands on iti ask different locations that put hd lights for cars like mines they said if the hd lights were install wrong it takes 3 to a week for the computer to shot down lock everything on the car no way to drive it but my car doesn't do that it turn ons only problem the steering wheel locks and brakes too sometimes wont turn on but it takes an hour and it turns but same problem the car already had a electrical problem is just dealer doesn't want to paid and looks for any excuse to make customer paid but im right everything is on file plus got proof too people that has experience on light all said same to me.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own to 90 mph. The abs would not release and the contact had no control over the vehicle. The contact had to apply more pressure than usual to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,426.
On my daily routine home, out of the blue, my esc light comes on. Immediately im concerned and notice some loss of power. No less than a minute later my abs light comes on as well! so i pull over and shut off the car and thencut it back on, no luck. The car starts but the engine won't cut on and both lights are still on. So i cut it off again and wait a few then attempt to cut it onagain and it getsworse! the car reads "no key detected" and then completely shuts off. So i immediately assume the battery is dead and call my brother for a jump. He comes and jumps me and no success. The driver info still reads "no key detected". So now im left wondering what's gone wrong. I had it towed to the dealership for service andnotice that this vehicle has already been serviced for an esc/abs light recall back in may of 2012. So this leads me to believe that this is a serious electrical issue. Like some other owners i too also have a burnt out passenger side headlights wiring and definitely expressed my concerns if that could be causing an uneven power distribution. Its so disappointing. This is the second time in 3 months my car has been brought in for major service. Frankly i no longer feel confident behind the wheel of my vehicle. Winter is fast approaching and don't want to get stuck on the side of the road with no power and no heat. Minor issues are one thing but major issues on a late model car is alarming. Im certainly not happy and really am at the tipping point of surrendering this vehicle. At this point what else am i to do?!
The driver's side wheel had a loud metal on metal scraping noise, both with braking and without braking, in both drive and in reverse positions. The noise only lasted for approximately two miles and could not be replicated,when i arrived at the tire place. They did replace some brake hardware on that side, saying that it was a thin metal piece behind the brake pad was bent. But now, two weeks later the wheel was making the same noise but not as loudly and it also went away on its own after driving a few miles. In addition my drivers front tire is terribly out of alignment and wore the outer edge of the tire nearly bald. I do not know if this is associated with the brake hardware or not,i have not fully investigated it yet. When the tire shop did an alignment on my car they were unable to correct my alignment problem. They told me that it had to do with the way that the motor was sitting in my car. My car is an all-wheel-drive and it was into the dodge dealership for the timing chain guide recall a year ago. My tires at that point time we're only two years old now they are only three years old. The uneven wear on the tire has been within the last year. At the recall repair my car had 33,000 miles on it and currently my car has 43,000 miles on it. I had new tires put on at 18,000 miles.
While driving the battery saver mode came on, after that the abs warning light came on.then power to the radio was cut out and the ac fan speed started jumping sporadically until shutting down as well.then the speedometer fell to 0 even though i was traveling at a constant rate.once stopped in a parking lot the car went completely dead and i was unable to restart the vehicle and had to have it towed. There was a burning smell coming from under the hood and also a whining noise could be heard from inside the cabin prior to the failure. The alternator did have to be replaced.
On four separate occasions, my brakes have slipped and the pedal has gone straight to the floor.three times as i was rolling slowly up to an atm machine.the 4th time while i was slowing down to a stop light, going appx 30 mph.i just had new front brakes put on.i was told the back brakes are still 3/4 pad left.i told the mechanic of the slipping and he said they checked all things that usually cause this and all those areas are fully sealed and look good.they can't find any reason for this to be happening.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the headlights failed. In addition, the abs and esc warning lights illuminated. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) but the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
I had pulled out of a parking lot maybe made it half a mile. The abs light came on the traction light came smoke was pouring out the hood. Before i could pull in the parking lot my lights went out before i could safely get in a place to park my steering would not work. My car has very few miles on it and has been taken care of. The car was completely dead. If you look back on this car an all the recalls. There is complaint after complaint on alternators.
This is the third time that all the idiot lights on the dashboard come on and then we proceed to lose the power steering and brakes.chrysler's lemon law division states that they will fix it and that my issue is not a lemon law case.i simply have requested them to take the car back and have their engineering department take it apart to find out what is going on with i and to give me a new vehicle.each of the three times this has occurred, we have been extremely fortunate to be in a parking lot only traveling a couple miles per hour.this issue was suppose to have been resolved already and has not apparently.i no longer trust my safety and life nor the safety and well being of others on the road if i were to drive this car again.the only remedies that are acceptable to me are to remove all the electrical wiring and computers and replace them with new or to exchange the vehicle.i fear for my safety with this car.please note that i also have a 2011 chrysler 300c that has been fine with no major issues.
I have replaced my car's alternator twice within 16 months due to total failure (car won't turn on) and impending failure (low charging while on).this resulted in my battery needing to be replaced.additionally, i have replaced all 4 wheel speed sensors twice within the last 24 months because they are failing and the abs / esc light comes on.very disappointing in a car that's only 3 years old.dealership tells me both repairs are typical of these cars, even the new ones.lastly, both of my headlights have blown out due to a known recall.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was low voltage on the battery, which kept being drained without warning. The battery was replaced by the contact, but the failure continued. Also, the latches failed to function on the front passenger side doors. The dealer replaced both latches. In addition, the service stability traction control, service engine, air bag, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags), 16v043000 (structure),15v467000 (air bags and seat belts), 14v643000 (electrical system), 14v101000 (exterior lighting), 13v118000 (air bags), and 12v497000 (electrical system, service brakes, air). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
My charger completely shut off while i was driving and i was forced to glide to a stop in traffic. The dashboard, brakes, and steering all shut off at once. I was then unable to turn the car back on and forced to tow it out of traffic.
I have a 2011 dodge charger that i saved up a long time to buy. Last week on 9/3/14 on my to take my kids to school the audio in the car went out. The touch screen still had functionality just no audio, figured a fuse may have blown. Check the fuses and everything seemed ok. Later on the same day, on the way to pick the kids up from school the radio was working fine. I approached a intersection and started to slow down when the radio cut off. The car started puttering and the inside gauges began flashing and the wipers just turned on by themselves. Next thing i know everything in the car shut off. The radio,the engine, the lights, everything. I could not get it to go into neutral to push the car out of the road because nothing in the car would come on.
Brake pedal occasionally will go to the floor. No work done that would allow air into the system. No visible signs of a leak and master cylinder is full of fluid. No specific driving habits are evident when failure occurs. Problem corrects itself when pedal is forcibly depressed and occurrence may not happen again for weeks or months.
My 2011 dodge charger battery saving mode light is blinking on and off as well as my abs/skid control then all of the sudden my vehicle starts slowing down on the highway while going the speed of 60 mph causing the car to lock up. My wife is 8 months pregnant and i feel like that not only put her in danger but my unborn child as well. This situation i feel needs to be recalled and fix asap before someone looses a loved one over a malfunction with these vehicles. I had to get my vehicle towed to the dodge dealer who told me that my alternator went out and completely drained my battery in my car causing me to have to come out of pocket for both.i really don't drive my vehicle a lot for all these things to be happening i hope that the 2015 dodge charger is better...
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized. The brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond and the battery saver mode and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,550.
I was driving my vehicle when all of a sudden my radio turns off, then my abs and tread light come on along with a light that says "brake now." i come to a stop and then everything shuts off. I can not push the brake to start the car back up and a burning electrical smell is coming from the hood. I have to manually lock my doors as the alarm does not work, then my windshield wipers start going off. Based off of research a lot of people are having these issues and saying it is the alternator. That is unacceptable for a 2011.
While driving on majors highway or roads car just stalls completely this has happened numerous times almost
Within one month of purchasing my vehicle the passenger air bag light stays on and after bringing the vehicle into the dealer 3 times it has still not been repaired. Then my emergency brake light and my abs light randomly started coming on. I brought it into the dealer again and they said they had to order a part. They "think it is electrical" and would call me when the part came in.two months later...no phone call from the dealer.my car would not start two times since the last visit to the dealership.i walked into the dealer to show them that this large light with an electrical sign and battery flashed on and my vehicle would not start just 15 minutes ago.the service manager went out to my vehicle and said my abs is not working.i brought my vehicle in to the dealer this morning.among the above issues there is now a headlight safety issue.it is not safe to drive me and my family.i want it fixed or replaced.i bought the vehicle with 50 miles on it and it has had nothing but major safety issues.i do not want to wait until someone dies with this vehicle on the road.something needs to be done now!!!!
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the abs, traction control, and service awd indicators illuminated without warning in the middle of an intersection. Also, the transmission slipped, which caused the vehicle to stall. Also, while the vehicle was stationary, the emergency brake indicator illuminated and the transmission slipped. The contact stated that the abs indicator disengaged and the vehicle was able to be driven away at lower speeds of 20-25 mph. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.
My brake light came on. So i went to pep boys to get it checked out. They told me that i have a leak on my line that goes from the front of the car to the back of the car. They said they needed to change out my whole line since it is one piece. I asked why this has happened and the technician told me that the line was rubbing against the frame of my car. Since it has been rubbing against my frame, it caused a friction that ultimately caused a tear on my line and started the leak.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While approaching a stop, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the pedal would stick to the floorboard. The failure was experienced numerous times. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The brake pedal had to be depressed several times to regain brake function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no brake failures were found. The mechanic recommended that the rotors and brake pads be replaced. The rotors and brake pads were replaced, but the failure continued. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
Just as everyone else has written, my 2011 dodge charger at only 51,000 miles alternator went out. I was driving down the road when all of the gauges started flashing, my radio cut off, and then my whole car died and wouldn't come back on. Luckily, i pulled over in enough time because the steering wheel was impossible to turn and i couldn't even push my break in. I would hate to have been going faster and the whole car shut down and be stuck in a metal death trap. I had to have my car towed from another town. The next day we put a new battery in the car because of course it was fried. After resetting the cars computer because the throttle sensor was off, i was able to drive the car again for a total of 10 minutes before it started disintegrating by serpentine belt and unraveling into the car. Replaced that, started it again for it only to say that my car was in battery saver mode again with a brand new battery. Took it to o'reillys for them to test the alternator while my car was still able to run, because with this particular car the alternator has to be tested on the car, and well it was not running the previous day. Needless to say the alternator froze up there diagnostic computer. Long story short my dodge charger is sitting until i can save up enough money to buy the $700 alternator! i will never buy a dodge again! you would think that if this many people were having the same exact problem they would do something about it.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and then an independent mechanic where the alternator was replaced but the failure recurred. The contact noticed that the battery save mode and the brake warning indicators flashed when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the alternator assembly was replaced a second occasion under a manufacturer recall. The contact stated that a week after the repair, the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was informed that the thermostat was not properly closed and that a diagnosis needed to be performed. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v046000 (electrical system) but the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
If don't enter information how will you contact me to help? my radio went out first i didn't think nothing of it, but when i got closer to home my car started making weird noises and then my abs light came on my stability light came on as wellthe ac went off and came on started blowing hot burning air, lucky i made it close to the dealershipcause the car completely died on me i couldn't steer it. I had no power to turn, i'm happy i didn't get hurt or have my kids in the car at the time.
Low beam headlight on driver side failed to illuminate. While replacing the bulb, a visual inspection indicated the connector had overheated and the electrical connection had become loose. The dealer was contacted to see if a recall had addressed this issue. They advised the recall only affect police cruiser and this car was not identified as a recall. The dealer indicated the repair solution would be to replace the entire electrical harness. Currently the vehicle has not been repaired. Based on other complaints regarding this same issue the current recall:nhtsa campaign number: 12v197000 should be extended to include passenger cars as well as the police cruisers. In addition dealer should check the high beam connectors as well to avoid potential safety issues of complete failure or fire while driving.
Abs system failed.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the headlightssuddenly failed to illuminate. The contact noticed that the bulb harness connector was burned. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) but stated that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Driving at 70mph speed limit,a car came over into my lane,and i had to slow down. I then pushed down on the accelerator to get back up to speed,and nothing. There was no acceleration at all,even after i kept pushing on the peddle. I had to take a fast look behind me,and go across 3 lanes of traffic,all going 70mph and more,to get the car to the right side of the road. We were lucky the 4 of us were not killed. The car went down to below 30mph,even though i kept pushing on the gas. Then it took off. This happened 2 times,and not quit so bad a few other times. We were on a 1 month trip,and when we left the car had just over 6,000 miles on it,and was 6 months old. When we got home it was 7 months old with 12,000 miles on it. At one point chrysler corp.told me it fits into the car buy back replacement program. They did not help me.i got a 2012 charger because i did not trust the 2011. It could kill someone. They say the car is fixed,but i am not going to risk my family's life on it. Has there been any other cars with this problem,of no acceleration? is it a problem with the multiple displacement system? sounds like it. Thank you for your help. It sounds like chrysler corp.just dose not believe me,that there is no acceleration. Parts replaced were,hydraulic-tappets,multiple displacement solenoid,head gasket,sparkplugs,oil&filter.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight suddenly failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the bulb harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.updated 03/31/14*lj
Tl -the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the low beam headlamp stop working without any warnings. The contact mentioned that while attempting to change the bulb he noticed that the harness had melted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refused to provide any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 46,000. Rk
The first week i got my car the brake light came on while i was driving. My car was ordered for me and took a little over two months to be delivered. The brake light comes on, flashes and then goes off at unpredictable times. I have taken it to the dealer 4 times but they never put that complaint on my sheet. They keep saying the computer isn't showing anything wrong. I also had a problem with the car keyless entries not working, they replaced the door handles and now they work. The car has also locked me out on three separate occasions. Once with my 1 year old son inside and the key was inside as well, had to jimmy door to get in. Also my seatbelt sticks. If i drive over 20 minutes i have to unlock lock and unlock again to get my seatbelt to open.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while parked, the battery saver mode light illuminated. The contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the technician stated that the alternator and battery would have to be replaced. The vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system, exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and was previously repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Cpsc: i1440340a. 2011 dodge charger. Consumer stated she took her car in for recall work on the wiring harness for the air bag. *lnthe consumer expected to have other recalls performed. However, the dealer informed her, those recalls were restricted to police vehicles.the low beam headlights and abs were not operational.
2011 dodge charger.consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical issues and consumer states unsatisfactory customer service at dealership.the consumer stated 10 hours after picking the vehicle up from the dealer, he noticed the same headlight was out.the consumer stated he experienced a problem, with the headlight before.the headlight issue, was a recalled component.
First issue(s) occured in may of 2011 and have continued to date. Over 25 visits to 2 dealerships for fixes, and no one can get a fix on it. First, it was the passive entry door handles, which have occurred 5 times and 5 fixes since last year. Second issue was the power shutdown for the car, 3 dead batteries, and several issues concerning the uconnect system shutting down during driving. There has been a relentless amount of suspension and braking issues occurring. The issues include having to replace warped rotors, uneven balding tires(twice now), abs failing and traction control failing, uneven door seams, flaking and chipping paint(especially between body panels), and now brakes again grinding sideways in the calipers. There has been so many issues, that i had to contact a lawyer, which is now presently on it's 97th day of submittal to get this vehicle rectified. I've also had the vehicle in the chrysler star customer satisifaction program since jan. Of 2012 at 8,012 miles and they were not able to warranty the rotor issue, which has forced us to have the rotors changed it at another service, not being a dodge dealer. The car is currently being looked at for bad sway bar link bushings and several other bushings showing dry rot prematurely. I've also experienced the trunk poping open in mid driving, which has been the only thing besides the 5th door handle replacement that has worked since purchasing it. Recently, the cars transmission would not shift out of 2nd gear and was forced to pull over and restart it on a major highway.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel became hard to turn.the contact also mentioned that the abs deactivated and the battery save mode light illuminated. The contact determined that the alternator failed, causing the problem to recur multiple times after the battery was recharged. The alternator was replaced but failed to remedy the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger.the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, smoke was seen from the hood of the vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was placed in neutral and was able to stop. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to power off. Smoke then began emitting from the vents and the doors locked and unlocked independently.the contact was unable to exit the vehicle and the entire vehicle became filled with smoke. An individual was able to open the driver's side door from the outside for the contact to exit the vehicle. The contact discovered that the master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir had caught on fire and spread across the engine. The engine burned and the entire front end of the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 37,500. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger.the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, smoke was seen from the hood of the vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was placed in neutral and was able to stop. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to power off. Smoke then began emitting from the vents and the doors locked and unlocked independently.the contact was unable to exit the vehicle and the entire vehicle became filled with smoke. An individual was able to open the driver's side door from the outside for the contact to exit the vehicle. The contact discovered that the master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir had caught on fire and spread across the engine. The engine burned and the entire front end of the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 37,500. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving and attempting to turn right, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to larry h miller chrysler jeep dodge ram provo (1825 north university parkway, provo, utah 84604, 801-734-9791) where it was diagnosed that the electro hydraulic power steering failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty for the electro hydraulic power steering repair. The failure mileage was 70,000.
This is the third time that all the idiot lights on the dashboard come on and then we proceed to lose the power steering and brakes.chrysler's lemon law division states that they will fix it and that my issue is not a lemon law case.i simply have requested them to take the car back and have their engineering department take it apart to find out what is going on with i and to give me a new vehicle.each of the three times this has occurred, we have been extremely fortunate to be in a parking lot only traveling a couple miles per hour.this issue was suppose to have been resolved already and has not apparently.i no longer trust my safety and life nor the safety and well being of others on the road if i were to drive this car again.the only remedies that are acceptable to me are to remove all the electrical wiring and computers and replace them with new or to exchange the vehicle.i fear for my safety with this car.please note that i also have a 2011 chrysler 300c that has been fine with no major issues.
Power steering pump is messed up, i've taken to the shop and they are saying it's a known issue with 2011-2014 dodge chargers. I checked and saw that multiple dodge chargers have been recalled however it seems ours was never recalled.
U-connect (hands frees phone) disconnects and will not reconnect, until car is restarted. Has been in the shop three times. Chrysler group has been contacted, stated they were aware of the problem. Stated they wouldbe sending a update cd with instructions, never arrivedsteering alignment: camber problem has wore 5/32 of tread on the front tires in 7600 miles.
If don't enter information how will you contact me to help? my radio went out first i didn't think nothing of it, but when i got closer to home my car started making weird noises and then my abs light came on my stability light came on as wellthe ac went off and came on started blowing hot burning air, lucky i made it close to the dealershipcause the car completely died on me i couldn't steer it. I had no power to turn, i'm happy i didn't get hurt or have my kids in the car at the time.
While leaving walmart the car started to make a whining loud noise that came from under the hood at the same time my car made a sound and battery saver mode came on. The lights flickered abs & traction lit up on the dashboard. The radio stopped playing and wouldn't come back on. As i started to slow down the car stopped completely. I wasn't able to move the wheel and the brakes wouldn't work. I called my nco for a jump but it didn't help. The car battery was completely dead. I notified chrysler and is waiting for a call back as it seems there will be a recall but it wont start until nov 28. Being in the army i need transportation i hope chrysler don't think i am suppose to go without a car until they start the recall... This is a disgrace, i had a chevy mailbu from 2007-2012 and it never once had a recall let alone 5, worked like a charm! our next family car was going to be a 2014 chrysler 300 but now we will be looking back into chevy!!!
Car went into battery saver mode, radio shut off, tried to make it home had to pull over and have towed, alternator was out.we just had to put another alternator on in may of year 2014, same thing, radio out, made it to auto repair shop, the part was on back order because there is such a high demand, we were told this is a common problem in this car.
Car completely lost power while approaching red lighta red light. First radio stopworking, turned completely off, wouldn't come on. Then lost control and all power to vehicle.
Safety concerns that effect vehicle control, egress and value.steering has loud grinding sound and becomes hard to turn. Uconnect and electrical occasional problems; trunk opens by itself, you can hear the relay click and release the trunk, door handles do not unlock the car, airbag light comes on and goes off after restarting, uconnect control touch screen not functioning, dash lights stay on even when the car is locked and all other lights off.
My charger completely shut off while i was driving and i was forced to glide to a stop in traffic. The dashboard, brakes, and steering all shut off at once. I was then unable to turn the car back on and forced to tow it out of traffic.
3 separate vehicle shutdowns while accelerating to pass another vehicle and to override cruise control.esc and abs light came on along with "acc/fcw unavailable vehicle system error" in the evic at30mph. Seconds later all warning lights shut off, the turned back on a few seconds later and repeated constantly. Power steering was 100% lost while turning, almost causing me to go into a ditch. At about 25mph, again at 35mph, and again at 40mph, my car had briefly applied the ebrake by itself, even though the ebrake was fully disengaged, and a clicking sound could be heard coming from the shifter. The speedometer drops to zero, then warning lights turn off again and speedometer goes back to normal function. Brake pedal became very stiff, making it difficult to stop. When i came to a full stop at an intersection, the ebrake prevented me from accelerating, then i was able to accelerate after a couple of seconds and then my power steering went out. Then the airbag light came on. After the intersection, the brake light remained on, speedometer stayed at 0, airbag light stayed on. Dinging constantly, as cars normally do when you first start them ( about 1 ding a second).radio and most interior lighting shut off, headlights shut off, then came back on and started flickering, accompanied by a "battery saver mode" message on the evic.windshield wipers started moving, but very slowly. Engine sounded windy, like a siren from a fire truck and engine was noticeably less powerful. Burning smell from engine. Once stopped, car would not restart, and almost no power to any area of the car. Replaced battery, which fixed nothing. Window was stuck down, so we pulled the battery and put it on a charger to see if it was charged, and put it back in the car. The battery was connected about 45 seconds, with the engine off but the car in acc mode, and alternator started smoking. 20 cel codes.
Several times, the car has stalled while driving. I have had to come to a complete stop, restart the engine and it has gone away. In the last 18 months i have noticed on random occasions, when doing a left turn, it feels like the power steering is no longer working, and this only happens on left turns. Finally, i have some strange electrical issues happening, sometimes my left low beam will work, other days it won't. Now the sound to the speakers have stopped, and then today, i left to go to work, my car won't start, all i have is an illuminated etc light and nothing. I have tried getting dodge to look at it repeatedly, it is clearly a wiring electrical fault, they keep telling me nothing is under real, and i keep putting money after money into the car, and i think its going to get me hurt one day.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled as the battery saving mode warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
While driving on sunday evening around 8:30 pm about 2 miles from my home going to get some cold medicines my car all of a sudden the radio stop working and it started stalling and my abs brakes light and traction control lights came on and was about to cut off and everything just stop working was able to get it off the road. Remember smelling something that was burning no smoke or fire have done research on the internet and there are several complaints about people having the same problem with the same amount of mileage as my car or lesser. Did call dodge and they had no complaints they claim of this problem but it could have happen due to a recent recall they call a m10. No other assistance from the maker of this car but it needs to be investigated period.if it is the alternator and battery it is costing over $1000.00 to get the repairs done and this is bad when the warranty just went out on it. Not including car note and car insurance.
I was pulling into the residential area that i live in at approximately 17 mph and my stereo shut off, and i noticed on the dashboard a warning message that read "power saving mode" then the abs light and the stability control light came on along with the lightning bolt came on, then the air shut off and it felt like the heater was turned on, the dashboard show the temperature being 105 and there was a weird smell that came through the ac vents.i was able to push the vehicle into my driveway and upon opening the hood of the vehicle you could feel the heat immediately and when attempting to jump start the car the car would turn on but then when the jumper cables where removed the vehicle's wipers began to wipe and the same issues as before began occurring. I called one of my friends that is a dodge technician and he said that based on the information i told him he was 95% sure that it was a bad alternator. This is a 2011 dodge charger with 66,000 miles. This should be recalled immediately to help those that have had this problem and to avoid any more owners have this problem.
This is the third day in a row of getting battery saver mode message in ivic. First day it came on while i was driving at approx. 50 mph and experienced power loss (radio shutting off, lights on dash illuminating, loss of steering, etc.) within 5 minutes. Pulled alternator (replaced both battery and alternator in may after same issue) and shop said it tested fine. Battery also tested fine. Put alternator and battery back in and car started up and drove for over an hour with no issues. Next day while sitting in traffic car again went into battery saver mode and i experienced same power loss within a few minutes. Called dealership after i parked at work and was told to bring it in right away. Went back outside to see if car would start and there were no issues. Car ran fine and drove fine for over an hour straight and the rest of the day. This morning i got the battery saver mode message while at a stop sign!i turned the car off and back on and car is still fine so far.i am afraid that something serious will happen while i have my kids in the car.
Passenger air bag light comes on and stays illuminated in dash, tire pressure light comes on and goes off often when driving and when i purchased the vehicle a sensor was replaced and since i purchased the vehicle in 2016 the car has been hard to steer. The cars steering is still hard to steer when making turns. It acts as if it is going to lock up
I have a 2011 dodge charger that i saved up a long time to buy. Last week on 9/3/14 on my to take my kids to school the audio in the car went out. The touch screen still had functionality just no audio, figured a fuse may have blown. Check the fuses and everything seemed ok. Later on the same day, on the way to pick the kids up from school the radio was working fine. I approached a intersection and started to slow down when the radio cut off. The car started puttering and the inside gauges began flashing and the wipers just turned on by themselves. Next thing i know everything in the car shut off. The radio,the engine, the lights, everything. I could not get it to go into neutral to push the car out of the road because nothing in the car would come on.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 mph, an unknown warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Driving with my daughter in the car in heavy morning traffic and ivic message came on stating car was in battery saver mode.second time in 4 months this has happened (got alternator and battery tested and replaced the first time) so i immediately turned around to head back home.by the time i got near my neighborhood about 5 minutes later everything was shutting off and i could only go 25 mph with no power steering.about a minute or so before the ivic message i noticed a slight whining coming from my engine compartment.if i jump the battery, car starts but still in battery saver mode.
Driving home at approximately 45mph, the message screen indicated "battery saver mode".at this time, the radio shut itself off, the air conditioning switched to full-blast heat, the speedometer stopped working, all lights shut off, the windshield wipers came on for a few swipes and then stopped, and the throttle response to the accelerator pedal would only allow me to reach around 30mph (on a 50mph highway).i managed to get the car into my neighborhood, but it died before i could park it.i had to put it in neutral and push it into a parking space.
When driving on the highway at a continuous speed of 70+ miles per hours, the car drifts in the lane. I can hold the steering straight and the car continues to be a problem. I am afraid to drive the vehicle on the highway and i don't feel safe in the car. We are constantly getting car sick and that's just not normal i have taken the car in a few times to the dealership and they can't find anything wrong with the vehicle. I have reported the problem to dodge, but i have totake it in to another dealership where they are close to the highway . I don't know if it is the tires or the steering, but the dealership said they was nothing wrong. I asked the service manager if i could take them on the highway with me and i was told no. There is something wrong with the car and i just want it fixed for my families safety and everyone else that is next to me driving down the interstate.
Without warning while driving at highway speeds i began to smell a plastic melting smell.almost immediately the radio shut off and i got a "battery saver mode" message.within seconds the car's engine quit.when the engine stopped so did all power to the controls including steering and brakes.when got the car to the side of the road i could see visible blue smoke coming from the front of the passenger's side engine compartment.popped the hood and identified that the smoke was coming from the alternator.car would not start again.had towed to shop and alternator is shot.apparently there is a 2 to 3 week back order due to high demand related to failed alternators.i could have been killed or killed others easily when i lost power at highway speed.
2011 dodge charger. Consumer expresses discontent concerning chrysler corporation *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle would not start and chrysler was aware there was an issue and never informed him. The consumer also stated the vehicle has a terrible blind spot, which was restrictive, as his body transgressed higher towards the back making it difficult seeing low hoods.also, the rear window view was higher, apparently to allow more trunk space, which blocked the consumer from seeing, the hood when backing out of parking spaces. The consumer stated he could barely see the speedometer, the numbers were a lot smaller and difficult to read. Also, it was difficult to adjust the tilt wheel. The consumer stated he had to use extra strength to pull the wheel up or down.the consumer stated there was a drag in the vehicle, when he removed his foot from the accelerator,the vehicle would slow down more rapidly. Also, it was easy to accidentally move the shifter into a lower gear. Also, the transmission was not shifting properly.
3/9/13 - vehicle in for oil change.battery saver mode message displayed on dash 2 miles down the road.pulled over to check owner's manual which states immediate vehicle service required.to airpark dodge dealership approx 7 miles down the road and power steering failure and then engine stalls while making left turn through intersection.had both my children ages 2 and 5 in the vehicle at the time and thankfully no on coming traffic during the turn.3/12/13 - alternator and battery replaced at airpark dodge.4/23/13 (35,690 miles) - vehicle back to airpark dodge for another battery saver mode message.source could not be found, no repairs made.7/25/14 (47,900 miles) - battery saver mode message, no dash lights, no a/c, no power steering, no headlights while doing 30 mph.vehicle to airpark dodge again on 7/29/14.
I was driving home with my 2 kids on the freeway. Battery saver mode message came on. The lights on the dash started flickering. The abs light and electronic stabilitylights went on and off. As i was exciting freeway the rpms started jumping up and down. Ac started blowing hot. Radio shut off and the gas pedal barely worked. After that i lost power steering and had to muscle the car around a car in front of me and into a parking lot. The alternator died on me. I have read many other people having the same thing happen to them.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at high speeds, the steering wheel column abnormally vibrated. The contact discovered that the spoiler failed. The contact also experienced wobbling in the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized. The brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond and the battery saver mode and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,550.
I currently own a 2011 dodge charger and i got into my car and noticed that all of the lights were on in the dash board from the wind shield wipers, power steering service light was flashing, brake lights i mean every light was on. I took the car to the dealer because i purchased the car december 2012 and i remember the dealer saying that i had the previous owners warranty but to find out i only had the power train warranty and was told that i had to pay $120.00 just for a diagnostic. My husband was furious and took the car to another shop and they stated that the car just needed fuses when all of the fuses were replaced all of the lights went off but the power steering went all the way out so now i have not been able to drive my car until i can get the money to see what is wrong with the power steering it is unfortunate that my car has been sitting up for 2 months now. A fairly new car and i am having these problems this is just crazy i check the dodge website for recalls and i didn't see anything.
On 8/24 i was driving about 30 mph when my car started cutting out. The radio went off, my engine died and my steering locked. I almost hit a pedestrian and what could have been a few cars but i was able to avoid it. I stopped and was able to start my car to get it to the side of the road. I had it towed home, next day i had it towed to momentum dodge because i looked online and had 3 recalls, door handles, headlights and i don't know the 3rd one. I was hoping it was the problem. It was not. I then had my car towed to another shop who verified my alternator is out. As of now the only place i can the find the alternator is, of course, the dodge dealer which i cannot afford.
I was driving back home from work when my steering wheel locked on the freeway. All these lights came up on the dashboard from traction abs battery came on. Luckily i could pull over i shut the car off and turned it back on but it did it another 3 times before i got home very unsafe.
I drive a 2011 dodge charger rt my vehicle continues to loss power and when power is lost i have no power streering or brakes. I was advised my vehicle has a active recall t-36 in which the problems i'm have are a direct result of the recall. My vehicle has been in the shop multiple times at classic dodge in denton tx. The only thing classic dodge has done is replace the battery stating we had to start there and advised me fca has not sent out a fix and wont until feb 2018.i have reported to classic dodge in denton as well as my fca case manager my vehicle continues to loss power and has almost resulted in several crashes and fca has failed to resolve the problem and has stopped returning my phone calls.on 12-05-17 i was involved in a automoble crash in the charger caused by the loss in power and i ran into a tree causing vehicle structual damage.
I purchase my car 9 months ago never had a problem until i took it to a dealer to get the 2 recalls fix after a week my car wouldn't turn on call them the steering wheel light show up engine light and abs too said it was the battery that dead but they charge and it was fine week later my car steering wheel lock couldn't brake because got lock too call the dealer show same lights steering abs engine lights too now they saying my hd lights was the cause for the computer to mess up call the guy who install them explain to them couldn't been the lightshe install a rely which does has any contact the cable with the computer they told me will late me know the next day still waiting for them to call me also a friend had problem too with the computer dealer try to charge him he got a lawyer dealer end up paying for everything they want to charge me 2700 for something that is not my problem hd lights been on my car for 9 months got them same day i purchase my car never had a problem until dealer put hands on iti ask different locations that put hd lights for cars like mines they said if the hd lights were install wrong it takes 3 to a week for the computer to shot down lock everything on the car no way to drive it but my car doesn't do that it turn ons only problem the steering wheel locks and brakes too sometimes wont turn on but it takes an hour and it turns but same problem the car already had a electrical problem is just dealer doesn't want to paid and looks for any excuse to make customer paid but im right everything is on file plus got proof too people that has experience on light all said same to me.
I was traveling northbound on a highway at approximately 1730 and my radio screen completely went out, followed by everything else that uses power in the vehicle i started getting several warning lights for breaks, tire pressure, pretty much every warning, vehicle entered battery saver mode while driving. Steering wheel was almost impossible to manipulate maybe after a couple minutes my vehicle completely shut off in the middle of traffic without warning. I was unable to turn on hazards, or roll windows down or do anything with my vehicle, this was very unsafe and could have caused a major accident. The issue seems to stem from the alternator completely failing while driving. This was very stressful for me and everyone involved.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and there was an abnormal burning odor. In addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the wiring was replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was not provided.
2011 dodge charger.consumer writes in regards to vehicle automatic transmission defect.the consumer stated there was a 2nd and 3rd delay upon acceleration at certain speeds. The dealer performed a flash on the transmission and he was informed the transmission needed to re-learn his driving habits. After driving over 700 miles, the 3 second delay was and still is constant, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on september 27, 2012, and he received a call the following the day, and was informed the transmission was operating within parameters. Immediately,upon leaving the dealer, the consumer noticed the vehicle was riding very rough.the tires were re-balanced and an alignment was performed. The consumer also noticed the steering wheel was not centered properly, and the vehicle pulled to the right.
I was driving, with my son in the car, and my electrical system completely failed. My windows, steering, brakes,and etc. Stopped working while i was driving. Behind me was an log truck fully loaded. Thanks god there was just enough space for him to swurve around my car. This could have been a deadly accident. This all happen while my car was moving and i was able to get in a safe position before stopping the car. After it stopped, nothing worked in the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that it was difficult to unlatch the buckle of the driver side seat belt. In addition, the horn failed and was no longer operable. The contact also heard a loud screeching sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the lower control arm, tie rod end, and wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred. The failure mileage was 53,000.
2011 dodge charger. Consumer expresses discontent concerning chrysler corporation *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle would not start and chrysler was aware there was an issue and never informed him. The consumer also stated the vehicle has a terrible blind spot, which was restrictive, as his body transgressed higher towards the back making it difficult seeing low hoods.also, the rear window view was higher, apparently to allow more trunk space, which blocked the consumer from seeing, the hood when backing out of parking spaces. The consumer stated he could barely see the speedometer, the numbers were a lot smaller and difficult to read. Also, it was difficult to adjust the tilt wheel. The consumer stated he had to use extra strength to pull the wheel up or down.the consumer stated there was a drag in the vehicle, when he removed his foot from the accelerator,the vehicle would slow down more rapidly. Also, it was easy to accidentally move the shifter into a lower gear. Also, the transmission was not shifting properly.
I was driving on the highway on my way to work.i stopped for a red light and a car came from behind and hit me.the car was travel around 60mph,and the accident caused my car to be totaled my air bags never came out causing pain all down my lower back and neck.
Trunk latch stopped working and trunk light and trunk release button and no trunk ajar alarm lighting up on the dashboard.stationary. The dealer stated the latch was fried and had to replace the whole unit and button.
I have had to replace my tires every 9 months and rotate them every 3 weeks. Finally, i asked my tire shop why. He said the way this dodge charger was built, the tires are at an angle so they wear unevenly, which also makes it wear faster. I thought i was being fed a story, so i took it somewhere else. The told me the same exact thing. This is very expensive and dangerous. I'm just waiting for a tire to blow out on the highway.
The auxiliary fuel pump fail and leaked into the rear right hand passenger compartment. I have spoken to the dealer and manufacture and no one is willing to help with the very big fire hazard . The leak happens when the car is filled with fuel and the tank has ore the half a tank of fuel.
Vehicle was parked in a private condominium parking lot in lubbock, txand popped out of park while it was running. It rolled backwards and hit a curb and bush. Driver's door was left open and driver was standing nearby. Attempted to move but was hit by the door causing some injuries. $7200 dollars worth of damage was done to the vehicle. It is unknown if it is a transmission issue or electrical.
I was in a accident that ripped my back bumper off hit the front end on both sides and not 1 air bag deployed and the vehicle was totaled. I was hurt
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. Due to excessive battery drain, the battery had to be charged approximately every nine days. In addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v043000 (structure) and 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. Gillie hyde dodge chrysler jeep ram (1415 happy valley rd, glasgow, ky) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tlnew alternator was installed. Consumer stated there are still problems with electrical issues. Updated 8/30/18
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that within less than a week of owning the vehicle, the starter burned out. The part was ordered and replaced from the manufacturer for the alternator assembly; however, the failure recurred. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle for months. A dealer was not contacted. The place where the vehicle was purchased made no mention of the three recalls pertaining to the vin. The contact had not been notified of nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v018000 (air bags), 16v043000 (structre), and 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification for nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v043000 (structure), 15v467000 (air bags), and 16v352000 (air bags). The dealer stated several months ago that they would call the vehicle owner when the parts were available. The contact had not received a response from the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel outside and inside the vehicle, but no presence of an external leak. The dealer (benson chrysler dodge jeep ram, 400 w wade hampton blvd, greer, sc 29650, (864) 877-0161) diagnosed that both fuel pumps needed to be replaced after inspecting that there was a crack on one of the two fuel pumps. The dealer also informed the contact that the rear seat padding was saturated with fuel, which leaked into the rear interior of the vehicle. The dealer replaced the driver and passenger side fuel pumps. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Consumer stated car was repaired but still had a strong gas odor. Updated 11/20/18
Passenger side headlight wiring harness shorted and melted headlight wiring harness causing smoke and excessive heat, if left the vehicle would have caught fire.
I was driving my vehicle when all of a sudden my radio turns off, then my abs and tread light come on along with a light that says "brake now." i come to a stop and then everything shuts off. I can not push the brake to start the car back up and a burning electrical smell is coming from the hood. I have to manually lock my doors as the alarm does not work, then my windshield wipers start going off. Based off of research a lot of people are having these issues and saying it is the alternator. That is unacceptable for a 2011.
This is the second alternator in two years both burned up. Charger 2011 model sucks big time. So many problems with this car. Chrysler should recall the alternator. I know others are having the same problem...updated 07/23/14 the consumer stated the day the alternator burned up, the vehicle was loosing power while driving. There was a burning smell. The radio and dashboard grew dim and then went blank. The rear tire had to be replaced every 2-3 months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where they agreed something was wrong, for the tires to be wearing prematurely. She was told, it was the tow-bar, and the repair cost was $640. However, the dealer paid half of the repair. After the repair, the rear tires still needed to be replaced, every 2-3 months. The cruise control worked for about two months. The driver side head lights burned out every two weeks. Updated 1/14/2015
Had a clunking noise in rear. Rt rear tire was wearing out premature. Found a loose bolt in rt rear upper control arm link and both sides had loose control arm bushings in the link arms. 4 total. One was actually bending the large washer out almostto the point of failure.if this happened the wheel would have become logged in the wheel well and caused the car to loose control.
2011 dodge charger.consumer writes in regards to vehicle automatic transmission defect.the consumer stated there was a 2nd and 3rd delay upon acceleration at certain speeds. The dealer performed a flash on the transmission and he was informed the transmission needed to re-learn his driving habits. After driving over 700 miles, the 3 second delay was and still is constant, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on september 27, 2012, and he received a call the following the day, and was informed the transmission was operating within parameters. Immediately,upon leaving the dealer, the consumer noticed the vehicle was riding very rough.the tires were re-balanced and an alignment was performed. The consumer also noticed the steering wheel was not centered properly, and the vehicle pulled to the right.
Key ignition.
The driver's side wheel had a loud metal on metal scraping noise, both with braking and without braking, in both drive and in reverse positions. The noise only lasted for approximately two miles and could not be replicated,when i arrived at the tire place. They did replace some brake hardware on that side, saying that it was a thin metal piece behind the brake pad was bent. But now, two weeks later the wheel was making the same noise but not as loudly and it also went away on its own after driving a few miles. In addition my drivers front tire is terribly out of alignment and wore the outer edge of the tire nearly bald. I do not know if this is associated with the brake hardware or not,i have not fully investigated it yet. When the tire shop did an alignment on my car they were unable to correct my alignment problem. They told me that it had to do with the way that the motor was sitting in my car. My car is an all-wheel-drive and it was into the dodge dealership for the timing chain guide recall a year ago. My tires at that point time we're only two years old now they are only three years old. The uneven wear on the tire has been within the last year. At the recall repair my car had 33,000 miles on it and currently my car has 43,000 miles on it. I had new tires put on at 18,000 miles.
I replaced the struts in july and now the control arms in december.the shop i work with stated dodge has a design flaw with these components and a recall should be in place.i reached out to dodge and they said they have issued recalls for this with other vehicles, but not the charger.i have paid over $1200 dollars to replace parts that i am told should be recalled.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that it was difficult to unlatch the buckle of the driver side seat belt. In addition, the horn failed and was no longer operable. The contact also heard a loud screeching sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the lower control arm, tie rod end, and wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred. The failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that it was difficult to unlatch the buckle of the driver side seat belt. In addition, the horn failed and was no longer operable. The contact also heard a loud screeching sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the lower control arm, tie rod end, and wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred. The failure mileage was 53,000.
On start up, the tire pressure monitoring system light came on.i checked the tire pressure read out for all tires and found i was not receiving a reading from the right rear wheel.i contacted a local shop to fix the problem and was told there was recall for 2011 and 2012 charger's with police group. I was told my vehicle didn't qualify when i called the dealer where i bought it and would have to pay for the repair.car only has a little over 24k miles and is 3 1/2 years old.this is poor quality issue.this was the first new car i bought since 1974 and am very disappointed.
I bought my 2011 charger in july 2012 with 32000miles on it. Fourmonths after buying my charger i had to replace both back tires. The tires were so worn out the wire was showing. Bought 2 new tires , by january2013. These were used tires. In may 2012 , i bought 4 new tires and had an alignment done. August 2013 the back tires had wire showing again. Dealer said it was the tow bar .i bought it in for repairs $350. I am currently buying back tires every 3-4 months. Recall comes out about abs light and electrical system which can affect esc functions. I was thinking "ok well maybe i driving so much i'm wearing down my tires" because between oil changes i had a 10,000 mile jump. Couldn't figure how i did 10,000 miles in 3 months. Now after careful study i found out esc function affects how the speedometer reads, tire travel , and mileage reading. This car has been trouble since i bought it. In 2 years it says i've traveled 70,000 miles. What a rip off! the back end of the car just wobbles freely. Junk car.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While parked, the air bag and tire pressure warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 60 mph, the save battery, traction control, and the abs warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned that the front headlights became inoperable and the windshield wipers operated independently. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving at various speeds, the passenger side low beam headlight would fail intermittently. The failure progressed to where both front passenger headlights and high beam headlights malfunctioned. The contact was informed that the vin was not associated with nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) and nhtsa campaign number: 12v042000(electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the traction control light randomly illuminated on the instrument panel after being serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v197000 (electrical system, service brakes, air). The remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 33,200.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the traction control warning light illuminated as the rear of the vehicle started to jerk violently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000.
The contact owns a 2011 dodger charger. While driving various speeds, the rear of the vehicle would sway from side to side and the traction control sensor light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failures. The vehicle continued to experience the failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Airbag clockspring. Controls horn, as i understand there are many that have had and continue to have problems with this clockspring
My car has 11 recalls.i don't know if they have been repaired yet.when i drive and i change lanes.my car move all across the road.especially if i hit a bump.also when it get up to 60.it shakes really bad.i look up recalls it say 11 but i haven't receive anything in the mail.
When i make slow left turn i hear grinding noise. The other problem is now my engine light is on.sometimes my car smells as though it is burning after i drive it for a while and then i put it in park and turn the car off.
Hvac heater blend door actuator are failing across all chrysler and dodge models, causing a loud knocking/clicking sound behind the dash and the steering column. There are thousands of people needing this replacement, these parts need to be recalled immediately.
This is the second time i have had to fix my fuel pump. And when i drive smell gas. My car is a ticking time bomb.
Engine came on. Car would not start. Had to jump start car
I owned and purchased my 2011 dodge charger since 5-17-2014. On 7-13-2015, my son was getting ready to leave art institutes of atlanta/decatur, the 2011 charger he was operating would not crank. After the wrecker arrived to get ready and tow, the car cranked and he made it home from decatur, ga to mcdonough, ga. The next day, 7-14-2015, i tried to start the car and it wouldn't crank till i called a wrecker on 7-16-15 to tow the vehicle to landmark dodge in morrow, ga. They called me on 7-20-2015 and informed me my warranty or chrysler would not cover the issue bothering the car (lost engine ground and melted ground wire, left side engine at motor mount). They tested the electric system, starter, starter wiring and relay, and tightened all engine grounds, replaced engine ground left side at motor mount. It was repaired on 7-20-2015. The repair came up to $308.29 (parts and labor). Please investigate this matter on the 2011 charger before it happens to someone else and it really costed me.updated 9/28/15 *ln.updated 12/13/2017
Letter from senator johanns on behalf of constituents regarding her 2011 dodge charger safety issues.(experiencing carbon monoxide)the consumer stated she and her son became severely ill.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 30 mph, the headlamps and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle jerked. I had to apply force to the steering wheel. Car was taken to dodge dealer ship i received a call and stated that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. I replace both things and car still having same isue
After refueling my 2011 dodge charger and turning it on a strong smell of gasfilled the car. When i pulled over after driving a while i checked the gas tank door to make sure it was sealed and it was. I walked around the car to see if i could see any leaks there was none but there was a strong gas order coming fromthe back passenger side door/wheel and back driver side door/wheel, now i can only fill my tank half way.the driver side a/c was making a clicking sound whenever i would put it on and it would take a while to adjust to the setting i would want. The clicking noise would continue while the a/c was on .after a while the clicking noise would stop but there would be a humming noise. Now the driver side a/c only blows hot air and so does the back a/c.
At first i was unable to call out through my cars bluetooth, but if i used my phone to call out i could hear and speak through my car. However this did not last long since the speakers quit working. A loud clicking started in my dash. The radio turns on but no sound. When this happened i could not start my car after goggling the issue i found that others had the same issue and said that if you take the remote itself to push the start button their car started. I tried this and at this time my car will start this way. Also my trunk just opens on it's own. This happens constantly. I called dealership about it and they said it was not a recall. I'm a disabled person, and i need my car to get to and from doctor appointments. I do not have a lot of money and can not afford to pay to get these issues fixed. I feel that since there has been so many other people w oath the same issues that these things should be recalled and customers have their vehicles taken care of. Thank you for your time. Donna [xxx]these things happened over time so i have no certain dates. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*pm
Abs light came on car running rough and black smoke under hood. In traffic and my son almost had accident exiting roadway. Found to be alternator and this is an ongoing issue with 2011/12 dodge chargers according to dealership..
With vehicle in park and brake peddle pushed down, gear shifter would no shift from park to any gear.turned car off and open door then shut door. Restarted the car and still same results. Looked under the steering column and found a metal bracket had fallen out from the shift column. Upon replacing the metal bracket, shifter would shift to any gear but would not go back into park. Shifter would stop in neutral and not go to reverse or park. Upon tilting the metal bracket that had fallen, the transmission would return to reverse and park.
Started car wednesday morning. Struggled to start but did start. Later that day went to put gas and struggled even longer to start but did. Immediately drove it straight to a mechanic and car would no longer start. All you heard was clicking. Had it towed 40 miles away to my local dealership. They confirmed it was the starter. Really?? starter issues at 83000?? so far have had to replace cam shaft sensor, faulty headlamps, air bags, abs and brake system, alternator, battery, valve cover gaskets, and now starter. Car is only 4 years old.
While driving on sunday evening around 8:30 pm about 2 miles from my home going to get some cold medicines my car all of a sudden the radio stop working and it started stalling and my abs brakes light and traction control lights came on and was about to cut off and everything just stop working was able to get it off the road. Remember smelling something that was burning no smoke or fire have done research on the internet and there are several complaints about people having the same problem with the same amount of mileage as my car or lesser. Did call dodge and they had no complaints they claim of this problem but it could have happen due to a recent recall they call a m10. No other assistance from the maker of this car but it needs to be investigated period.if it is the alternator and battery it is costing over $1000.00 to get the repairs done and this is bad when the warranty just went out on it. Not including car note and car insurance.
On sept 27,2015 without warning my gear shift became stuck in park. I was not able to move the gear shift out of park. I was not able to pick up my daughter from another part of town who was stranded by herself for 1 hr plus. As a car owner i'm livid because this has been a danger and inconvenience. This car has less than 80,000 miles on it and should not have these issues. I know i'm not the first and wont be the last with this compliant. This part should be placed under investigation and the part should be recalled.
I have a push to start and my car will not shut off it keeps saying that the car is not in park. At this time i am not able to drive car because of this problem, the only way i was able to get the car to shut off was i had to let it run out ot gas and now it is just sitting in the parking lot not able to be driven.
Blind spot detection unavailable- i purchased a dodge mopar 11 charger that has a safety feature called blind spot detection.the blind spot indicators are located on the drivers and passengers side view mirrors.when a car approaches either side of the vehicle, a little orange triangle lights up to let the driver know that another vehicle is in its blind spot.in june of 2016, i started my car and and i got the "blind spot detection unavailable" error on my hud.in addition, both triangles on the side view mirrors were on.after conducting some research online, i found a way to turn off the blind spot detection system through the cars settings.however, the issue still persists and when the blind spot detection is turned on, the triangles light up and the system says its not available.this feature was not inclusive to just dodge chargers, but also other chrysler vehicles with the blind spot detection system.there are several threads and videos online of disgruntled owners of chrysler vehicles that have the same issue.i have learned from talking to the dealer, that my car (dodge mopar 11 which has 36k miles on it) has two sensors that are located in the bumper of the vehicle that cost $1,100 a piece excluding installation of the new sensors.in essence, this is a "latent" safety defect of poor design and could potentially lead to the loss of life.if i had known that this safety feature was intrinsically defective, i would have never purchased this vehicle.chrysler needs to acknowledge this defect in their blind spot detection equipped vehicles and issue a recall that resolves the safety issue.
Vehicle was parked in a private condominium parking lot in lubbock, txand popped out of park while it was running. It rolled backwards and hit a curb and bush. Driver's door was left open and driver was standing nearby. Attempted to move but was hit by the door causing some injuries. $7200 dollars worth of damage was done to the vehicle. It is unknown if it is a transmission issue or electrical.
I have the following issues with my 2011 dodge charger se:1 - the vehicle has "clicking" noise coming from the front passenger side when powering on the vehicle's heater. The noise lasts for about 25 seconds before it stops. This is a constant re-occurrence. The noise also occurs randomly, both when the vehicle is powered on and off.2 - the trunk keeps popping open every time i start the vehicle. It also opens randomly throughout the day, even when the vehicle is locked and secured. The only method to open the trunk now is from the button inside the vehicle located on the dash.3 - the braking system is sometimes hesitant when trying to stop the vehicle.i do not have official paperwork pertaining to these incidents as of current, however, i am finding that people who own this make and model in similar years are experiencing similar issues.
The car gave an error message 'vehicle not in par'.could not turn engine off.eventually car began to overheat and caused blown head gaskets. Have to get an entire new engine and replace shifter and push to start system.
I was driving on the h-3 honolulu-bound and on my way, the battery indicator light illuminated in the dash display panel, then the abs and traction lights lit up.immediately after that, the car lost acceleration and there was no power steering.i knew i had to pull over to avoid an accident and when i attempted to do so, i had a difficult time maneuvering the car.to top it off, the anti-brake system was not working. My wife and i were not physically injured, but there could have been a fatality with cars traveling at 60 mph.i had the vehicle towed to the dealer's service area as after "google"-ing, it seemed like this is a known problem and the comments shared that the dealer is the only one who carries the necessary part.total paid: $957.26not a happy dodge owner.
On 8/24 i was driving about 30 mph when my car started cutting out. The radio went off, my engine died and my steering locked. I almost hit a pedestrian and what could have been a few cars but i was able to avoid it. I stopped and was able to start my car to get it to the side of the road. I had it towed home, next day i had it towed to momentum dodge because i looked online and had 3 recalls, door handles, headlights and i don't know the 3rd one. I was hoping it was the problem. It was not. I then had my car towed to another shop who verified my alternator is out. As of now the only place i can the find the alternator is, of course, the dodge dealer which i cannot afford.
My abs and stability control lights come on but they go off. But when driving they come on suddenly i dont have brakes for several crucial seconds when attempting to stop. Then the lights go off again.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own to 90 mph. The abs would not release and the contact had no control over the vehicle. The contact had to apply more pressure than usual to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,426.
I bought my 2011 charger in july 2012 with 32000miles on it. Fourmonths after buying my charger i had to replace both back tires. The tires were so worn out the wire was showing. Bought 2 new tires , by january2013. These were used tires. In may 2012 , i bought 4 new tires and had an alignment done. August 2013 the back tires had wire showing again. Dealer said it was the tow bar .i bought it in for repairs $350. I am currently buying back tires every 3-4 months. Recall comes out about abs light and electrical system which can affect esc functions. I was thinking "ok well maybe i driving so much i'm wearing down my tires" because between oil changes i had a 10,000 mile jump. Couldn't figure how i did 10,000 miles in 3 months. Now after careful study i found out esc function affects how the speedometer reads, tire travel , and mileage reading. This car has been trouble since i bought it. In 2 years it says i've traveled 70,000 miles. What a rip off! the back end of the car just wobbles freely. Junk car.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated and the speedometer displayed the incorrect vehicle speed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v118000 (air bags), 14v101000 (exterior lighting), and 14v634000 (electrical system). The parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 74,100.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart so the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. Hall chrysler dodge jeep ram virginia beach (3152 virginia beach blvd, (866-731-2848) was contacted and informed the contact to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the vehicle was not towed to the dealer or an independent mechanic due to the tow charges. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *lnupdated 7/26/18
While driving on interstate doing 65 mph (and once while doing 25 mph) my lights, stereo and speedometer went out and car speed decreased. All lights on the dash light up/flash then after a few seconds everything go back to normal.have happened several times while driving. And on two occasions the power steering fuses had to be replaced because they keep getting blown out.have had alternator exchanged at last recall. Fearful that vehicle may stop in the line of traffic on the highway! have video of incident as it was happening. No pictures
Adaptive cruise control andforward crash warning and abs braking along with adaptive electric eye failure. In motion failure. Adaptive eye replaced a little over a year ago failed again.
When driving down the interstate (august 2017 with 130k miles on the dash) i suddenly lost throttle response and i could not accelerate. At this point motor began to shake as i coasted to the edge as my car shut off while still in the run position.a red lighting bolt appearedand my vehicle did not want to start.after attempting to start several times the car finally started.took it to a dealer in garden city michigan where they could find nothing wrong.the lighting bolt light was gone and only a check engine light remained.fast forward two months later the same thing happened but i could not get the car to start and it was towed to the same dealer with a dead battery this time.they kept it for several days but could not pin point the issue i.e. Bad throttle body, bad fuel pumps etc. However no codes were found because the battery died.the week before thanksgiving same situation, lost throttle response car shut off got the red bolt , battery died.towed to aaa where i had to purchase a new battery and again no codes were found.again this happened today while on the interstate traveling at about 80mph.are there any tips or documentation of similar problems with the red bolt light?ive had dealership mechanics with 30+ years experience get lost with this issue.they have comes up with options but nothing concrete.i will soon be force to start guessing and checking or just get rid of the vehicle all together
I was driving home with my 2 kids on the freeway. Battery saver mode message came on. The lights on the dash started flickering. The abs light and electronic stabilitylights went on and off. As i was exciting freeway the rpms started jumping up and down. Ac started blowing hot. Radio shut off and the gas pedal barely worked. After that i lost power steering and had to muscle the car around a car in front of me and into a parking lot. The alternator died on me. I have read many other people having the same thing happen to them.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked, the contact engaged the remote start, entered the vehicle, and depressed the start button. The vehicle independently accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact crashed into a wall and a parked vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts) after the crash occurred. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Driving at 70mph speed limit,a car came over into my lane,and i had to slow down. I then pushed down on the accelerator to get back up to speed,and nothing. There was no acceleration at all,even after i kept pushing on the peddle. I had to take a fast look behind me,and go across 3 lanes of traffic,all going 70mph and more,to get the car to the right side of the road. We were lucky the 4 of us were not killed. The car went down to below 30mph,even though i kept pushing on the gas. Then it took off. This happened 2 times,and not quit so bad a few other times. We were on a 1 month trip,and when we left the car had just over 6,000 miles on it,and was 6 months old. When we got home it was 7 months old with 12,000 miles on it. At one point chrysler corp.told me it fits into the car buy back replacement program. They did not help me.i got a 2012 charger because i did not trust the 2011. It could kill someone. They say the car is fixed,but i am not going to risk my family's life on it. Has there been any other cars with this problem,of no acceleration? is it a problem with the multiple displacement system? sounds like it. Thank you for your help. It sounds like chrysler corp.just dose not believe me,that there is no acceleration. Parts replaced were,hydraulic-tappets,multiple displacement solenoid,head gasket,sparkplugs,oil&filter.
This is the second alternator in two years both burned up. Charger 2011 model sucks big time. So many problems with this car. Chrysler should recall the alternator. I know others are having the same problem...updated 07/23/14 the consumer stated the day the alternator burned up, the vehicle was loosing power while driving. There was a burning smell. The radio and dashboard grew dim and then went blank. The rear tire had to be replaced every 2-3 months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where they agreed something was wrong, for the tires to be wearing prematurely. She was told, it was the tow-bar, and the repair cost was $640. However, the dealer paid half of the repair. After the repair, the rear tires still needed to be replaced, every 2-3 months. The cruise control worked for about two months. The driver side head lights burned out every two weeks. Updated 1/14/2015
The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 60 mph, the save battery, traction control, and the abs warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned that the front headlights became inoperable and the windshield wipers operated independently. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
When i turn on my turn signals the windshield wipers go on!this happens 2 to 3 times i put the turn signal on then does not do it next time and then again the next 3 times i use the turn signals.mostly happening with left turn signal. The wipers do not stop until you turn off the turn signal. Something must be wrong with the electrical wiring or switch.
Key ignition.
Driver-side low beam bulb appeared to be burned out - took to dealer and they found the wiringharness was burned (just as described in recall m05 for police vehicles) and had to be replaced.i really wish they had replaced both sides since they had it all apart (have to take bumper off to getto headlights which is another sad story) - they covered this fix but only because i had vehicleon extended warrantythis should be a passenger vehicle recall too.now i have to wait around for it to happen to passenger-side (or to driver side again, since cause of harness melting seems likely to be something deeper thanjust the harness/wiring itself - voltage regulation or ??? i don't know, but replacing it with the exact samepart doesn't seem like a permanent solution).
While im driving home around approx. 10:30 pm . I was going uphill on a bridge in a curve when my headlights went completely out on my vehicle causing me to crash to the opposite side of the bridge in the on-coming traffic lane . There also were a couple vehicles approaching a couple hundred yards away in front of me. So i had to stop my vehicle in the middle of the road . I had to leave my vehicle on the side of the road for the remainder of the night because my headlights didn't come back on at all. I really feared for my life that night.
Blind spot detection unavailable- i purchased a dodge mopar 11 charger that has a safety feature called blind spot detection.the blind spot indicators are located on the drivers and passengers side view mirrors.when a car approaches either side of the vehicle, a little orange triangle lights up to let the driver know that another vehicle is in its blind spot.in june of 2016, i started my car and and i got the "blind spot detection unavailable" error on my hud.in addition, both triangles on the side view mirrors were on.after conducting some research online, i found a way to turn off the blind spot detection system through the cars settings.however, the issue still persists and when the blind spot detection is turned on, the triangles light up and the system says its not available.this feature was not inclusive to just dodge chargers, but also other chrysler vehicles with the blind spot detection system.there are several threads and videos online of disgruntled owners of chrysler vehicles that have the same issue.i have learned from talking to the dealer, that my car (dodge mopar 11 which has 36k miles on it) has two sensors that are located in the bumper of the vehicle that cost $1,100 a piece excluding installation of the new sensors.in essence, this is a "latent" safety defect of poor design and could potentially lead to the loss of life.if i had known that this safety feature was intrinsically defective, i would have never purchased this vehicle.chrysler needs to acknowledge this defect in their blind spot detection equipped vehicles and issue a recall that resolves the safety issue.
I bought my 2011 charger in july 2012 with 32000miles on it. Fourmonths after buying my charger i had to replace both back tires. The tires were so worn out the wire was showing. Bought 2 new tires , by january2013. These were used tires. In may 2012 , i bought 4 new tires and had an alignment done. August 2013 the back tires had wire showing again. Dealer said it was the tow bar .i bought it in for repairs $350. I am currently buying back tires every 3-4 months. Recall comes out about abs light and electrical system which can affect esc functions. I was thinking "ok well maybe i driving so much i'm wearing down my tires" because between oil changes i had a 10,000 mile jump. Couldn't figure how i did 10,000 miles in 3 months. Now after careful study i found out esc function affects how the speedometer reads, tire travel , and mileage reading. This car has been trouble since i bought it. In 2 years it says i've traveled 70,000 miles. What a rip off! the back end of the car just wobbles freely. Junk car.
I have had to replace my tires every 9 months and rotate them every 3 weeks. Finally, i asked my tire shop why. He said the way this dodge charger was built, the tires are at an angle so they wear unevenly, which also makes it wear faster. I thought i was being fed a story, so i took it somewhere else. The told me the same exact thing. This is very expensive and dangerous. I'm just waiting for a tire to blow out on the highway.
I tried to make a quick stop and the vehicle would not stop. My anti-lock brake system did not work i crashed and the airbags did not deploy.
Passenger air bag light comes on and stays illuminated in dash, tire pressure light comes on and goes off often when driving and when i purchased the vehicle a sensor was replaced and since i purchased the vehicle in 2016 the car has been hard to steer. The cars steering is still hard to steer when making turns. It acts as if it is going to lock up
The issue i am really complaining about is that the lug wrench supplied by the dealer doesn't fit the lug nuts.when i attempted to get a resolution from the dealer i was told that the cause was swelling of the lug nuts which is a "manufacturer defect" and that i better keep a 4 way in the car in case i were to break down.there is also electrical issues with the vehicle which cause the radio and dashboard not to light up or display periodically when you start the vehicle.since these items are fully integrated with the so much with the vehicle it makes it very hard to travel safely when this occurs.the vehicle has had no modifications of any type.



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