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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 4
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 55,428 miles
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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the air pressure service message was displayed and the instrument panel was blank. Also, the "key fob was not detected" message was displayed and the vehicle failed to start. The contact called scott evans Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2280 bankhead hwy, carrollton, ga, (770) 834-5050) and was informed that the battery needed to be replaced and the computer needed to be reset. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 88,700.
- Carrollton, GA, USA
Sheared rocker pin posing injury and or death to occupant or other drivers on the road
- Port Charlotte, FL, USA
Today my car turned off all of a sudden out of no where. I have stated to the dealer for years that it is not normal for a car to say battery saver mode and lights, radio, dash and all electrical devices in a vehicle to turn of or stutter of and on. They said it is normal and that it is my battery. If a car turns on the alternator is supposed to take all the load off of the battery running in the engine nothing else. My car has stuttered multiple time off and in while driving and even almost turned off. This is not safe for driving around, because car could turn off while driving on a highway and I lose all control off the vehicle steering, brakes and accelerating. When I the vehicle turned off today I was stopped at a red light and the car started to stutter and then it just turned off when the green light turned on. I was unable to take a picture today and I was in traffic and it is illegal to drive and use a phone. I have multiple picture from the past but was only able to upload one
- Hialeah, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. While attempting to pull out of the driveway, the vehicle started to hesitate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an issue with the pistons and the cylinder head needed replacement. The vehicle was driven to tempe Chrysler Jeep Dodge (7975 S autoplex loop, tempe, AZ 85284) where the diagnosis was the same. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
- Maricopa, AZ, USA
I bought a used 2014 Dodge Charger less than a month ago. I haven't made my first payment and have to replace the oil filter housing and no a problem with my battery saver indicator shutting of functions of the car while driving. Dealer has recognized the issue by unwilling to pay for all cost and parts of repair.
- Juliette, GA, USA
Defective left cylinder in pentastar 3.6vl engine. My car was built in September 2013. It has the constant ticking and puttering associated with the defect. Drives fine, may or may not have the check engine light on, but when idle it shakes/knocks uncontrollably. My mechanic educated me on the defect after many attempts at repairing the severe misfiring. Contacted Dodge and Chrysler and was informed that because my car is a 2014 Charger it did not have the 150,000 extended warranty for his known defect in Chargers from 2011-2103; noting mine was built in 2013.
- Raeford, NC, USA
When I start my car I hear a ticking sound coming from my engine as I accelerate the noise become louder an faster. I was told it could possibly be my rocker arms or lifters. I've done oil changes, ignition coil replacements an spark plugs an sound continues.
- Waianae, HI, USA
So I've been going to dealership getting a oil change spark plugs change etc and also all recalls done at same dealership which I dont have a problem with but I've come to notice there is a problem with this oil filter adapter that seams pretty crazy buy the way manufacture built such faulty piece that is in a highly mantience area that would put many nice cars on side of highway or even stall from running a motor from a faulty piece as a Dodge driver I was hit with this problem thinking I was goinng in for a oil change to have major work done by this faulty part that is on all 3.6 engine no matter Charger or Jeep or Chrysler 300 so I think it would be highly appreciated for you guys to recall this so I can not be out of 1300 dollars because of this faulty part that at most should have been a 100 dollars out of pocket for full synthetic oil which is all I ride and also only dealerships change Dodge dealer that is so I've read many forums on this I just notice they say we should reach out to you guys to do something about it.
- Scottdale, GA, USA
The contact owned a 2014 Dodge Charger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (6850 mt. Zion blvd, morrow, ga), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. After retrieving the vehicle, the failure continued. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. As a result, the driver lost control and crashed into a utility pole. The driver sustained chest and facial injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an undisclosed location. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was not available.
- Mcdonna, GA, USA
Takata recall there is a ticking sound sometimes it lounder then others but sound like it does have oil like if the lifter are dry but the vehicle has oil it need takingbit to the dodger dealership but they where no help [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'
- Stockton, CA, USA
Was traveling down roadway at approx. 45 miles per hour. Rear impacted a second vehicle at approx. 20 mph pushing in radiator and engine to the fire wall and extensive front end damage. Airbags never deployed. No injuries police report filed
- Garner, NC, USA
My Dodge Charger caught fire and was a total loss due to the engine over heating... the fire marshal and investigator stated that the engine had a malfunction... all the parts on my vechile was the original.... I purchased my car brand new off the lot and only took my car to the dealership for any work prior to my total loss....my car was sitting parked when the fire occurred which started under the hood and I didn't have any work done on my car prior to the fire.
- Springfield, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle made a loud bump noise, pulled from front to back, and then decelerated. In addition, while driving various speeds, the brake, engine, electronic stability control, ABS, and ekc warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 57,830.
- Lake Worth, FL, USA
Takata recall while driving in the city streets the oil cooler assembly started leaking oil all the way from the top where its located to the transmission and exhaust pipes causing a lot of smoke come out because the oil burnig had to stop very quickly thinking the car was getting on fire. At first did not know where the leak was coming from after inspecting I noticed it was coming out where the oil cooler assambly is.
- Madera, CA, USA
TL-contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger..... engine had major oil leak - oil filter adapter oil coolant assembly- contact called Dodge dealership and dealership stated cost would be $500 to fix... contact stated vehicle is not driveable due to oil leak..... oil leaks down back of transmission and engine had started smoking when contact went to back vehicle out of driveway. Dealership stated warranty does not cover oil valve leak. Contact stated has warranty on vehicle up to 100,000 miles. 0 recalls associated with this VIN...
- Minden, LA, USA
Car experienced rapid alternator failure. Requested Dodge repair as part of recall, however they refused stating recall was limited to 160amp alternator and my Charger had 180amp. After some research in Chrysler forums, both the 160amp and 180 amp alternators are experiencing the same type of failure. Both should be on the recall list!
- Westfield, NJ, USA
Lifters went bad with only 37000mi on it causing the camshaft be get worn.
- Nottingham, PA, USA
Oil filter housing adapter leaking / cracked.
- Antioch, CA, USA
The car had an exhaust smell Wednesday coming through the vents. That went away. No issues with performance. Notice days after car was loud. Figured it was just warming up with cold temperature. Last night car starts no problem. Drive to a friends house was maybe in her house 7 minutes. We go to leave used the key fob to unlock the car notice inside of the car is completely black, won't start. There was a ticking noise under the hood. Windshield wipers start moving. I test the key fob not responding. Dashboard lights up, message screen is white, car puts it's self in run but engine not starting. You can move the gear to put the car in neutral. The whole time dashboard and all lights are know blinking. Turn signals are on outside but dashboard doesn't reflect. Battery tested fine. I have video of what the car is doing. They completed a recall on the alternator due to not giving enough power to the car in 2015. Hopefully that's not the problem. Will be towed tomorrow to the dealership. Unable to load the video due to recorded on my phone.
- Waco, TX, USA
- North Lauderdale, FL, USA