10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,855 miles

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problem #7

Feb 142019

Charger

  • 1,500 miles
I'm getting notifications of recalls

- Mount Vernon, WA, USA

problem #6

Aug 102017

Charger

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was a sudden loss of power and the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. The brake pedal was applied with force, but the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed on the side of the road. The driver sustained injuries to the head, back, arm, chest, and was unconscious. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance for medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy and was uncertain as to which failure may or may not have been related to the collision. The dealer (ganas auto southgate, 4730 Firestone blvd, southgate, ca 90280, 323-364-5004) failed to inform the contact, at the time of purchase, that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V043000 (structure), 16V240000 (power train), 15V467000 (air bags and seat belts), and 16V352000 (air bags). The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and then towed to the same dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the crash. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available.

- South Gate, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 072014

Charger

  • 132,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start at times and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was applied, the vehicle was slow to accelerate. The vehicle had to be towed more than once and was inspected as well as diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic also provided repairs as the failures progressed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V634000 (electrical system), 16V352000 (air bags), 15V467000 (air bags, seat belts), and 16V043000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Duarte, CA, USA

problem #4

Nov 042014

Charger

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and dimmed. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated, the steering wheel seized, the gear shifter failed to shift gears, and the vehicle stalled and lost power. The vehicle was towed to ed voyles Chrysler dealer (located on 789 cobb parkway SE, marietta ga, 30060, (770)429-1100), but the parts for the repair were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V634000 (electrical system), 15V467000 (air bags, seat belts), 16V043000 (structure), and 16V352000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. 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 110,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #3

Nov 072015

Charger

  • 63,648 miles
The contact was a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 80 mph, the seat belt warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the computer code needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,648.

- Tonalea, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jul 272015

Charger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V467000 (air bags, seat belts); 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.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #1

May 192014

Charger

  • 90,837 miles
TL * the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving 70 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The other motorist lost control of the vehicle, struck the front end of the contact's vehicle, and became airborne until it crashed into an embankment. The seat belt failed to restrain the contact and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries to the face, neck, and back. The rear seat belt also failed to restrain the passenger. As a result, neck and back injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's insurance company for further inspection. The manufacturer stated that the seat belt and air bag failures were not caused by a manufacturer defect. The failure mileage was 90,837.

- Lacombe, LA, USA