10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 54,483 miles
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Brakes are failing car will not slow down fully when breaks are applied. This is a safety risk due to needing to stop a large vehicle to avoid hitting other people's cars or persons. This car has had the master cylinder replaced on 4/19 as well as brake fluid replaced. The issue still stands which leads me to belive it is a manufacturer issue. No warnings or symptoms prior to failure. Issue began about 4/10/22.
- Orlando, FL, USA
I was driving it and all of the sudden it shut down and I couldn't push the breaks and it started to smell like burnt wiring badly and I was in the middle of the road and ended up having to push it on to the side of the road and then leave it were it died for 2 days until finally I got ahold of a tow truck and now its sitting in my drive way dead.
- El Centro, CA, USA
I was pulling into my driveway and as I was turning the car all of a sudden died and the wheel was hard to turn and the brakes locked up. I tried to start it again but it would just turn over but start fully.
- Vernal, UT, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle in front suddenly stopped and rear ended another vehicle as the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that he test drove the vehicle previously to purchasing and was informed that the brakes were just serviced as the reason for the brakes being slow to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that during the test drive the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision repair shop. The contact stated that he sustained bruising on the rear of the leg that required no medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the all recalls had been completed on the vehicle. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 12V197000 (service brakes, air, electrical system) as a cause of the failure. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that the vehicle was previously used as an undercover police vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
- Everett, WA, USA
Engine makes a weird noise when you turn it on and have it running sorta sounds like a truck. Brakes don't work sometimes you gotta step on the break petal all the way in if not you could possibly crash or hit another car parked near by. The control arms get stock a bit when doing a turn on 25mph-30mph
- Santa Ana, CA, USA
Ive had to have brake work three times. The car acts like it doesnt w ant to stop.. now im gettingg this clicking grinding sound when ia re turn left or right.really. Ive had this issue for more than two years. Know body wanteda recall to listen. I guess my family will reap the benifits once I get kill for drining a faulty car. Let all join to report our concerns. This is a a recall..
- Ellenwood, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle stopped moving once it struck a curb. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the brake warning indicator illuminated afterwards. The vehicle was taken to swanty's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of bullhead city (located at 2494 AZ-95, bullhead city, AZ 86442, (928) 704-2222) where it was diagnosed with needing the master cylinder replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,097.
- Fort Mohave, AZ, USA
1.the wiring to the headlights keeps burning into and it has been replaced twice already. 2. the radio doesn't come on when I start the car; I have to shut it off and restart it sometimes several times to get everything connected. 3. I have had to have my car aligned 4 times in 9 months and bought 2 sets of tires because it will not keep the alignment. This has been going on for over a year and the radio and lights has been happening for much longer. What can you tell me about these problems?
- Highland Home, AL, USA
My brakes are failing sometimes the pedal goes down to the bottom and loses the brake and when I turn off the car and pump the pedal it works again
- Palm Springs, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving at low speeds, there was an abnormal clicking noise when the steering wheel was turned left or right. The contact also mentioned that extra strength was needed to depress the brake pedal while coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the rotors needed to be turned. The vehicle was repaired for the brake failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
- Ellenwood, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact felt intense heat emerging from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and Fiat (1450 N tomoka farms road, daytona beach, Florida 32124) where it was diagnosed that the rear driver and passenger side brake assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,733.
- Daytona Beach, GA, USA
I bought my Dodge Charger in 2 years ago for a recall on the alternator P60. My car has been giving me problems wow. Little things here and there. Then a few months ago the car shut off while I was driving and after a few minutes and turned itself back on. Which is part of the recall for the P60. It's been sitting in my driveway for a few months now but I finally called Dodge because a friend of mine told me that alternator in my car is a P60 so maybe they forgot to do the recall they brought the car in and there was a mix-up. So I went over the Dodge and I got paperwork for the day and they show that they swapped my alternator out with a P 60. So why would they swap my alternator out with a defective one? but they won't do anything about it they told me that's not the recalled one but it is I have a P602aa alternator in my car. My ABS brakes weren't working when the power went out and a bunch of stuff that it said happens if you don't change that alternator. I think there was a mix-up somewhere a friend of mine works for Dodge and he told me that's a recalled alternator. Maybe he said there was a mix-up on the shelf and somebody grabbed the wrong alternator but they won't do anything about it he says mistakes like that happen but they won't do anything about they want me to bring the car in and charge me $300 to look at
- Medford, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving 35 mph, the steering became unstable and the ABS, brake, engine, and ESC warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to efird Chrysler Jeep Dodge (located at 1711 w lucas St florence, SC 29501) where it was diagnosed that the electrical and power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 95,340...updated10/04/17 the consumer stated the vehicle would over heat, smoked, and the air blows extrememly warm. Water pours from under the vehicle. Updated 10/17/2017
- Florence, SC, USA
My vehicle has 3 different recalls. These safety hazards are dangerous for my children and I. when I park my car still rolls. I live in Texas so the chances of my airbags exploding due to heat and humidity are very high. There is also a recall on the car jack which is dangerous as well. Your attention to these matters are greatly.appreciated.
- Jefferson, TX, USA
The ABS and ESC light came on at the same time with no reason/incident. Started the vehicle going only 20 mph stopped at a stop sign and looked down and both lights were on. No heavy braking, or anything that would cause a malfunction due to driver carelessness.
- Londonderry, OH, USA
The electrical system in the car shut down while driving through an intersection, 180 amp alternates failed, all systems failed while driving.
- Franklin, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving 60 mph, the "driver assistance no longer available" message appeared. In addition, the brakes seized without warning and the vehicle stalled. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14634000 (electrical system) as the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 01/11/2017 status update. 03/24/17. Updated 7/10/18
- Palatine, IL, USA
The radio turned off, every light on the instrument cluster lit up, wipers turned on automatically, lost both power break and power steering. All this at over 50 mph with our young son in the back seat....eventually my wife was able to get the vehicle stopped, but even after many attempts was unable to put the car in park. Eventually the car just completely died. She was stuck in the middle of a turning lane and wasn't even able to turn on the emergency flashers. The car ended up being towed to the nearest Chrysler dealership and diagnosed with a faulty alternator to the tune of almost $900. Financial burden aside, this was a very frightening experience for my wife and son, and although the car has been repaired neither my wife nor I feel entirely comfortable driving the car by ourselves much less having our young son in the back seat.
- Cape Coral, FL, USA
We had a catastrophic failure of the alternator which nearly caused a wreck with my entire family (infant daughter was in car at the time when the high heat came on and windows locked not allowing us to turn heat off or get out for a minute) while we were driving back home and had to have the vehicle towed and get it fixed at the dealership earlier this year around January. Now the air bag warning light is staying on constantly, and as of 3 days ago (08/21/2016) the radio stops working and yesterday (08/23/2016) the ABS & traction control lights came on and will not go off now (at 60 mph that's scary when your family is with you and brake warning lights and airbag lights come on!!!!!!!). so this makes 3 warning lights that are now on constantly, yet the recalls for these issues do not apply to this VIN number, but the problems are happening exactly the same as other peoples problems who were part of recalls. My dealership won't fix it unless I pay because my cars VIN number doesn't qualify for the recall, yet the same exact problems are happening as recall problems. I will never buy Dodge again as they have nearly killed me and my family enough, and are turning out to be very dishonest!
- Rocky Mount, VA, USA
- Grovetown , GA, USA