10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 59,943 miles
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Power steering just randomly goes out. Had dealership check it out. They say that it has happening all over the country on several mopar vehicles. They said nothing wrong with my pump, module or rack. Alternator recall was already performed so was ruled out. This is ridiculous!!
- Hartselle, AL, USA
Steering locks up making left turn intermittently in motion.
- Little Egg Harbor, NJ, USA
I was driving my car like normal for the past 2/12 years. It's a 2013 Challenger 5.70. My car went dead while driving. I lost control of the car, but, thank god I didn't hit anything or anyone. I ran tests on my car battery, it's good. Interesting note: I had the alternator replace six months ago on a factory recall. The Dodge dealer told me it's not the alternator, though replaced it anyway. They said it's the power steering pump and electric problem due to a wire not communicating to the bus or computer. (don't know what that means I'm not a car guy) however, I also own a 2006 Chrysler 300 that did the same thing to me on the freeway while I was driving 70 mph. Could have died both times.at this point, I don't know it Dodge is simply making cheap parts or Dodge service is trying to turn a 2nd alternator replacement into a profit. I say this because I was able to disconnect the batter, then reconnect it to pull forward on the tow truck now they are telling me the car dies when they reassemble it. I also say this because they are telling me the pump is damaged yet I'V had work done there before with no indication of a problem. I've had work and repairs done including smog checks within the last year with no negative readings indicating a problem or miscommunication. I see recalls on the electric system, power steering pump and alternator yet none based on my VIN. Meanwhile browning Dodge wants to charge me $1800 bucks.
- Corona, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. While driving and turning the vehicle, the contact heard an intermittent clicking noise. There was no warning indicator illuminated. Also, the steering did not operate well. The vehicle was taken to addy's harbor Dodge Ram Fiat (843-945-3100, located at 4849 U S 501, myrtle beach, SC 29579) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000. The VIN was not provided.
- Mytle Beach, SC, USA
Power steering started leaking at roughly 60K miles causing steering issues.
- Grovetown, GA, USA
Challengers steering always goes out. Their are forums all over the internet about the horrible steering issues of Dodge vehicle ranging from brand new models to older models. This issues makes it difficult to turn which is a safety hazard. Also the book inside the Challengers show that there is a power steering reservoir but it does not have one so even if low fluid was an issue we could not fix that.
- Spring, TX, USA
The steering is real stiff when the car is first started. It gets exceptionally stiff when turning left.
- Montgomery, AL, USA
Our car has 82,000 miles on it and the steering rack goes. We dont drive this car all year round. Nothing but problems with this car.
- Sanford, ME, USA
When backing out of a parking space the electronic power steering stopped working almost causing an accident. Extremely hard to steer far worse than any manual steering I have driven in over 50 years. Only 17,500 miles on car. Steering pump on national back order. Car was in motion. City and highway both.
- Alvarado, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. While driving 50 mph, the check power steering warning indicator illuminated and the the power steering failed. The contact stated that it became very difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dallas Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (11550 lyndon B johnson fwy, dallas, tx 75238, (214) 327-9361) where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed (due to a low amount of power steering fluid) and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
- Mesquite, TX, USA
Air bag indicator light intermittently lights and renders the airbag system useless due to the malfunctioning switch in the airbag system. This could cause injury or death to the occupants of the vehicle
- Nash, TX, USA
On this date 7/3/17 my husband and daughter were visiting the library when our vehicle stalled. Thankfully they were in a safe location and had just parked. Prior to leaving the house my husband noticed a whistling sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. After the car stalles the vehicle was towed to our home. It was later identified that the alteenator has gone out. It was replaced. Now mpving forward to 9/6/2017 my husband and I recieve a recall notice in the mail from NHTSA stating in bold print and great detail that prompt action to repair this vehicle is needed. The recall notice also gave direction on how the dealer and NHTSA must rectify the situation in a timely manner. Action on our end was taken and my husband took the risk of driving the vehicle to a dealer sure that the issue would ve rectified. Now the part to remedy this recall is currently unavailable and no accomadation on either NHTSA or any Dodge dealerahip has been given to my family. This is risking a vehicle being driven on a road that was stated in bold print detailing the severity of the issue and the risk of injury and crash. Yet noone is concerned about the saftey of its customers. All that is veing asked is that a rental vehicle be accomatated until the recall is fixed. The recall states the vehicle must be repaired yet how am I suppose to continue on with getting my children to and from school and my husband and self to work. I am extremely concerned and upset that nothing is veing dobe to ensure the saftey and lives of your customers. Your taking the risk of injury with a unsafe vehicle on the road. And would greatly appreciate promt attention on this matter
- Hayward, CA, USA
Driving on the highway at about 70 mile the car power went out on ABS and then all gages showed zero, steering went out and car shut of completely going at 60 then. No brakes no steering engine shuts off was so scared.... car had to come to a stop on it own had stopped on the highway
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
Vehicle warning lights started coming on... ESC, ABS, brakes, dashboard went dark no radio or nav. Power steering failed. Was able to bring vehicle to a safe stop... vehjicle was completely dead.. will not start again...
- Oceanside, NY, USA
- Doha, AL, USA