5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,295 miles

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problem #27

Aug 012019

Charger

  • miles
The radio/head unit is pressing buttons all by itself. Will call 911, change settings, delete saved information, set random naviGation to the gps, changes a/c and heat settings, turns on different accessories without ever touching the screen. This is very dangerous.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #26

Jun 152022

Charger

  • miles
The safety issue is due to the delamination between the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and touch screen digitizer of the Uconnect 8.4 Instrument Panel Module. This unit controls the infotainment system, navigation, and numerous vehicle settings. The failure mode of continuous false selections (ghost touches) is far beyond merely annoying. It is very distracting to drive a vehicle which is randomly switching to random modes. It is dangerous because the driver knows the car is changing functions without command inputs and is almost compulsively distracted to turn attention to the display to understand what happened and whether corrective action is needed. FCA offers no recourse other than component replacement by the dealer at owner cost if out of warranty. I was quoted a price of $1930 due to expiration of warranty. This is a known materials defect that should be corrected by the manufacturer regardless of warranty. As a material and manufacturing defect, the problem was present from vehicle assembly with high probability of manifestation at some future time.

- Warner Robins, GA, USA

problem #25

May 142022

Charger

  • miles
2017 Charger UConnect system going crazy due to delamination problem causing driver to take attention from the road. Dodge knows of this issue but has not issued a recall.

- Lake View, AL, USA

problem #24

Apr 072022

Charger

  • miles
My car has been rattling we thought it was the pullies for the belt idk what there called and i get almost home and my alternator locked up and broke the belt it also just started leaking oil after i had the dealership change the oil but the oil is sitting under the oil filter and its not leaking from the filter Reservoir i know there are recalls on the hemi motors for the oil leak just didnt know if yall were going to do one for the non hemi motors.

- Kaufman, TX, USA

problem #23

Apr 032022

Charger

  • miles
Upon starting out on a trip and with the navigation end point plugged into the onboard 8.4 NAV system, the NAV stopped working within a mile of the house. The arrow indicating the cars position on the map was totally wrong and the arrow did not follow the actual road. The NAV indicated the car was going off road and even into bodies of water. This was a dangerous issue because it required the driver to take their eyes off the road to ascertain what the issue was and cancel and restart NAV guidance. Cancelling and restarting NAV did not help. Once at the desired location the NAV was reset to come HOME and that failed totally. The car is parked 40 minutes from the previous destination, but the NAV is still showing the vehicle at the previous destination. A dealer recommended reset at home was done with no favorable results. The car has not been taken in for repairs while the internet is being searched for others that have had the same issue. Apparently this is a common problem and potential safety issue for the driver and occupants. This issue happened without warning and there was no warning.

- Yorktown Heights, NY, USA

problem #22

Jan 202022

Charger

  • miles
The radio screen glitches selecting options on its own which it controls nearly everything in the car

- Pocomoke City, MD, USA

problem #21

Sep 202021

Charger

  • miles
The vehicles uConnect system screen delaminated on its own and did not impose a safety issue at first but now it is pushing buttons and dialing SOS/911 calls while driving which serves as a distraction because I quickly have to stop it from proceeding with the SOS calls mid driving. I have contacted Dodge who, because I am out of warranty, won-??t fix it. This is a very common issue and I found this out when I did a simple Google search. Many people have experienced this same issue. This should have been a recall.

- North Hollywood, CA, USA

problem #20

Oct 042021

Charger

  • miles
The Uconnect radio has a defect where the touchscreen separates from the radio. The touchscreen starts doing phantom touches on its own and it is very startling. It goes out of control and repeatedly changes settings and applications. It becomes a very serious road hazard as well as health hazard. It is distracting with the beeping noises it makes and the jumping around of the screen. It phone dials people on it's own while I am driving. It will also change the A/C to heat and that is not good during a Florida summer. An additional issue is as the glue melts, it can leak onto the wiring of all the components under the screen including the AC, all the parking sensor and traction control off controls. Yes it is available for inspection. The dealership said the only resolution is for me to purchase a brand new radio. This is a defect!

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #19

Sep 272021

Charger

  • miles
Door panel detaching at the top by the window. Passenger side first and drivers side is starting. Pinch hazard and possible additional damage due to it being loose if side airbag deploys. First noticed 9/27/21.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #18

Sep 202021

Charger

  • miles
Uconnect screen is delaminating. This is a huge safety concern because the screen is used to see the backup camera, use the phone to call 911, switch vehicle option to assist in driving the vehicle and simply hearing the radio for reported hazards, weather, etc. I would have had this repaired sooner under warranty, but I was not aware that this was such an issue. The screen is continuously getting worse. I am in numerous forums that are reporting the same by hundreds or more owners of dodge, ram, Chrysler, jeep owners.

- Boyce , VA, USA

problem #17

Sep 142021

Charger

  • miles
Door panels seem to be separating/coming apart. I have a concern this could negatively affect side impact/airbag function.

- North Bellmore, NY, USA

problem #16

Aug 032021

Charger

  • miles
I have noticed this problem a Coulee times and couldn't diagnose because it would flash on the display behind the steering wheel for less than a second over the last 2-3 days driving the vehicle. 8/3/21 The issue got worse due to the message flashing flashed in longer increments, service stability system. I automatically got worried, but as i climbed a mountain in Western North Carolina the message also said ABS SYSTEM, Power steering system and turned off power steering automatically making new use force to turn the vehicle on a curvy road up to clingmans dome. The power steering got me shook as i have enough skill to not cause an accident, but after getting down the mountain to Sevierville, tn it got worse. All the lights starting random flashes, and then nothing. No issue, no warning lights, nothing. The emergency brake light came on and went off in no specific rhythm, again the abs system, and mainly the stability system started coming on, and power steering went off again with no reason. I then drove to my jobsite with 0 other incidents for the next 20 minutes. I do not know the issue but it started with the stability system flashing. The electrical seems to not be functioning correctly placing my safety at risk.

- Bryson City, NC, USA

problem #15

Jun 182021

Charger

  • miles
Delamination of the cars uconnect screen makes viewing the cars reverse camera nearly impossible causing a safety issue while reversing i cant see if there is a kid or incoming traffic that i may be backing into this is a Comon issue that the dealer won-??t replace once the car is out of warranty the vehicle hasn-??t been inspected but the dealer has said that this is a Comon issue

- Covington, KY, USA

problem #14

May 012021

Charger

  • 29,059 miles
Radio screen contains a big bubble that disables touch and access to features such as maps, phones system and engine control. This causes the radio to crash and make extreme loud sounds that you're unable to control unless you power off the engine. When turning the engine back on the issue continues to exist. This can happen at any time while driving or while starting up the vehicule. My radio have made 2 unwanted calls to 911 due to the screen of the radio changing stations and selecting options on it's own. Dodge knows this issue exist on multiple years and models of the Dodge Charger line up and is not doing anything to help their customers.

- Wendell, NC, USA

problem #13

Sep 042020

Charger

  • miles
I've been experiencing electrical problems with my screen. It's affecting the use of my radio, heat, defrost (which I need for visibility). The door paneling is also pulling away from the door frames.

- Forest City, NC, USA

problem #12

Jul 182020

Charger

  • 68,000 miles
This car definitely has a wiring issue. Sometimes the car won't start. It is not the battery & it is not the starter. Occasionally the radio won't work. Sometimes when you are driving down the road, it loses all power. Sometimes the headlights just go out. Nobody can seem to find the issue.

- Groves, TX, USA

problem #11

Nov 152019

Charger

  • miles
My passage side door panel is peeling on my 2017 Dodge Charger.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #10

Jan 012020

Charger

  • 35,000 miles
Door panels lifting along windows

- Tupelo, MS, USA

problem #9

May 102020

Charger 6-cyl

  • 43,000 miles
I purchased my car brand new in 2017, a month ago I noticed what looked like a watermark in the screen of my radio, it is stretching across the screen. I use this to make phone calls since we are no longer allowed to use our cell phones. When I called the dealer they said that the 2017 Dodge Charger has been having this issue and that it should be covered under warranty and since they are aware of the defect they should fix it at no charge. They can't just replace the screen they have to replace the whole radio and it is almost 2,000$. when I called the Dodge repair shop where I live they said they would reach out to Dodge since this has been a major issue with this vehicle and see if they would fix it. My vehicle was stationary when I noticed the problem.

- Blackshear, GA, USA

problem #8

Jul 012019

Charger

  • 40,000 miles
Front passenger door interior covering is separating from door frame. No glue residue apparent on subframe of door. Dealer informs parts are unavailable until possibly March 2020. Problem reported July 2019.

- Blackshear, GA, USA

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