10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,503 miles

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problem #42

Jul 152020

Charger 6-cyl

  • 5 miles
When I driving (I motion) I feel like the car wants to turn it off by it self, the panel looks like if I turn it on and off, and it wont start when I speed

- Davenport, FL, USA

problem #41

Jan 092020

Charger 6-cyl

  • 99,989 miles
While driving all the warning on the drivers panel stated to ding and warning to not put car into park or it may not be able to be put back into gear. The service power steering warning, they stayed in making all sort of noise for a couple minutes. Power steering was not working all of a sudden either. I almost wrecked into the car beside me. Parked the car once I got home, boyfriend looked at it and it seemed fine to him. This happened a couple different times since then. The power steering will just stop working. The service power steering warning light comes on now and then. It is dangerous! I am just happy my daughter was not driving when it happened, that could have been tragic as she has only been driving just under 2 years. I have looked this up and it seems to be a problem that many others have experienced. It is so dangerous when the steering goes out, there should be a recall on this!

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #40

Apr 152020

Charger 6-cyl

  • 99,946 miles
Vehicle was making a grumbling noise at very low speed while turning in any direction, such as backing out or a driveway & turning wheels to face the proper direction to exit. This led me to take the car into a vehicle repair shop where certified asi mechanics could inspect & hopefully repair. What they discovered was that the power steering fluid level was fairly low. They simply added the proper & specific fluid type that is used in that particular vehicle made by the car manufacturer mopar. This surprisingly fixed the issue to what I am assuming will be a temporary resolution. Based on my own extensive research & common knowledge, I have discovered this is a very common issue. Somehow the fluid is leaking, or seeping out somewhere from the allegedly sealed steering system. What I discovered based on research, is that obviously a sealed system should not leak, or seep, & with it being sealed it cannot evaporate. Most issues w/the vehicle steering pump have been leaks from around the 2 seals of the reservoir fluid tank. A replacement tank & seals can be purchased separately rather than entire pump assembly which is very expensive. Another common issue is that the "rack" outer seal leaks. Unfortunately the atf+4 stock fluid is aggressive on these seals & they can/will become porous over time & leak. Additionally, the pump, it's hoses, & the seals on the ends of the rack are now known as leak points. The entire system should be recalled & replaced after fixing these issues. If the fluid becomes too low the vehicle & its driver/occupants will experience a power steering failure in which the steering will simply shut down & not perform its function - steering! I don't need to comment as to how extremely dangerous this could be; not just for occupants in the said vehicle, but the occupants in other vehicles. My young son drives this exact vehicle, & I am deeply concerned.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #39

Feb 162020

Charger

  • 3,550 miles
As I was making a turn (car was in motion on street), the steering wheel stiffened up, the car became extremely hard to control. After completing the turn I pulled into a empty parking space. I turned off the and then turned on the car. I then received a message from the car saying "service power steering". I decided to drive around the block to see if there would be any change in handling of the car. There was none, so I parked the car in the driveway.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #38

Jul 012018

Charger

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer. The technician cleared several diagnostic trouble codes from the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to Dodge country located at (1902 E central Texas expy, killeen, tx 76541 (254) 200-3900) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #37

Aug 012019

Charger

  • 70,000 miles
Around 70K miles I noticed my car not wanting to turn left, especially when braking. The wheel seems to lock up and is very difficult to turn. I also noticed a knocking, rattling type noise, that seems to come from the wheel area, when turning either left or right and at low and high speeds. I took my car to a Dodge dealership to be checked. I was told I needed new brakes, rotors and lower control arms replaced. Which I had them replaced. I took car back because it is still doing the same thing, I was told they do not see or know any reason why it's still happening. The check engine light came on, codes PS401 and P06dd was reported. The locking of the wheel is occurring more frequently and I'm afraid to drive the vehicle.

- Dacula, GA, USA

problem #36

Dec 252019

Charger

  • 79,000 miles
The vehicle when I purchased it 3 months ago has pretty low mileage and $79,000 on it well I noticed the whole time I heard a creaking sounding when I would turn the tires and then when I went to Georgia because I live in Tennessee for christmas and by the time I got back to Tennessee I couldn't even turn my wheel and I guess the fuel pump went out in it but it's a new car and it's been taken really good care of I'm just wondering why the pump went out on it so fast when I was driving so fast I could wrecked and everything

- Decherd, TN, USA

problem #35

Dec 132019

Charger

  • 81,000 miles
Wife dropped me off at work and literally the service power steering system light came on the dash. They vehicle lost power steering and this happened out of nowhere. Thankfully she was stopped in a parking lot when this happened and the power steering quit

- Paris, TN, USA

problem #34

Oct 302019

Charger

  • 90,000 miles
Power steering pump all of a sudden, just went out. Luckily I was parking my car at home.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #33

Sep 182019

Charger

  • 69,000 miles
2014 Dodge Charger has power steering failure, no accidents to cause damage have occurred. Power steering has gone out but will occasionally function for several seconds causing potential crashed at high speeds on freeway. This dangerous issue has been getting worse over several months and we are not the only ones to have it.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #32

Sep 022019

Charger

  • miles
When driving my vehicle their is a knocking noise in my front right wheel, almost sounds as if some bolts are loose. Also when pulling in to back up, when I turn my steering wheel a certain way their is a funny clicking sound in the steering wheel, and funny sound in the brake when I am backing my car into my drive way. I believe that this may be an issue with a recall that hasn't been looked into.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #31

May 152019

Charger

  • 56,000 miles
On highway going 65mph.car steering lost control and pulled sharp right off road. Could not steer or brake. All lights on panel were lit up. Road in the ditch at 65mph and ramped a driveway and still couldn't steer or brake.finally car came to a stop on its own or due to impact and high brush in the ditch.

- Clovis, NM, USA

problem #30

Jun 202019

Charger

  • miles
70,000 miles on my Dodge only bought/serviced from Dodge larry H miller. Aurora, Colorado only owner no accidents steering wheel column/rod/wheel has come out in my lap now twice!!! once while driving. Happens when I adjust the steering wheel lever to go up or down was fixed over a month ago for the first incident (warranty covered most) I still had to pay some out of picket... happened again a few weeks ago! it has been in the shop for over 20 days for the first incident now I'll need it to be fixed again.. same issue very unsafe I could have wrecked how does the steering wheel just come out... twice!? filed a corporate complaint now twice with Dodge/Chrysler my alignment is still off tires that are new are smoking due to not being fixed properly total care auto certified pre owned warranty sent adjuster and saw the first incident and paid $$$ thousands to fix this. Now it has happened again... looks like it has never been fixed and the whole rod and wheel are out again once again my car is broken and needs to be towed just because I adjusted the steering wheel.... needs to be addressed asap! I will be contacting a lawyer about lemon law for state of Colorado this is a very unsafe vehicle why did or is there no airbag...

- Falcon, CO, USA

problem #29

May 022019

Charger

  • miles
I have owned the car for a little over a year, since then I have had the steering wheel and the steering wheel rod/column completely come out in my lap.. once while driving. I have already had it fixed by my certified preowned warranty and once again it has done it. This time it took off my windshield wiper lever, it has completely destroyed my interior and unfortunately the warranty did not cover that which is not fair. Remember the steering wheel column and rod is very heavy and does much damage when it falls in your lap while driving. I have been the only owner, it has never been in an accident, I have only serviced and bought it from a Dodge dealership. The car now has 69,000 miles and recently was fixed over a month ago and issue still remains. My car was in the shop for over 20 days I did not get a rental vehicle and it was the most pain I've ever experienced when it comes to dealing with warrantees and dealerships I have ever experienced in my life. This needs to be addressed or I will take other matters. I have been the only owner, it has never been in an accident, I have only serviced and bought it from a Dodge dealership. The car now has 69,000 miles and recently was fixed over a month ago and issue still remains. My car was in the shop for over 20 days I did not get a rental vehicle and it was the most pain I've ever experienced when it comes to dealing with warrantees and dealerships I have ever experienced in my life. This needs to be addressed or I will take other matters.according to the state of Colorado the lemon law will be in effect if the car is in shop for the same repair over 30 days and I am willing to hire a lawyer and make this process happen. And now the cruise control does not work

- Falcon, CO, USA

problem #28

Jun 052019

Charger

  • miles
While driving freeway, highway, in a parking lot or at a stop light my cars electronics are shutting off and occasionally the engine shuts off and my steering locks up. Sounds like the P60 recall but my car VIN does not qualify but had all the same symptoms and is very dangerous. This car is my only way to work and it's been getting worse and I have been denied a fix on this. This is not safe at all

- Aumsville, OR, USA

problem #27

Apr 182019

Charger

  • 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering ability became difficult. The contact drove the vehicle to a parts dealer and was informed to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was taken to parkway Chrysler Dodge (21560 hall rd, clinton township, mi 48038) where it was determined that the steering rack needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

problem #26

Apr 172019

Charger

  • 88,000 miles
All dash warning lights are on. Loss of power steering trans slippery and sticking.

- Bell Buckle, TN, USA

problem #25

Mar 112019

Charger

  • 68,037 miles
Alternator recall that matches exact issue, make (Dodge), model (Charger), year (2014), and engine size of car (3.6L V6). Alternator malfunction caused short circuit of hydro-electric power steering pump. Indicator lights began to flash and car would begin to stall while in operation until eventually dying completely. Alerted that VIN number was not part of the recall and had to have all work done at local mechanic.

- Winder, GA, USA

problem #24

Jan 012019

Charger

  • 157,000 miles
Experiencing difficulty turning left, especially quickly. Seems to lose power steering or begins to lock up and not want to turn left. Operates normally while turning right. Happens at low speeds, have not tested at high speed due to safety concerns.

- Asheboro, NC, USA

problem #23

Mar 122019

Charger

  • 48,380 miles
2014 Dodge charge police car loses all power steering when turned left. We have 4 of these models at our police Agency and all 4 are doing the same thing. After speaking with several other police chief's, they all stated that the electrostatic power steering pump was bad and it was a multiple thousand dollar fix for them. Our local Dodge dealer says to fix each fleet car, the cost will be over $2000 per car. With this many issues, there should be an investigation and a recall. Further, when the vehicle is in motion and the steering wheel is turned left, all power steering is lost.

- Savananh, TN, USA

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