Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2012 Dodge Challenger - part 2

Sudden alternator failure resulting in car nearly catching fire, battery fried. Paid out of pocket for repair and rental car. 2nd alternator sudden failure again < 6 months later, and battery fried again. Dealer expects me to pay out of pocket again and just wait on a remedy and I would eventually get reimbursed. Not all of us have money to throw around. I'm a single mom with two kids. This is very dangerous and could end up causing a bad accident. Very disappointed.

As I have seen here in this complaints board my alternator also had fail while I was driving with my wife and friend in the vehicle when the high pitch sound came through speakers and the abs & traction control light came on with a constant beeping chiming, then all of a sudden the all the cluster lights flashing and one of the cluster needle began to move erratically, I quickly moved to the shoulder and as I came to a stop the vehicle died and lost all power. We notice a burning smell coming from engine compartment and when I lifted the hood my friend notice the smell was stronger and as I looked to see what was burning I then saw the alternator smoking. I hurried to the back seat and laid down the seat to crawl to manual release cable to access the battery where I had to break the positive terminal to battery so the car would not catch fire. Called dealerships to warranty this but none would they directed me to Chrysler where I spoke with three persons there and they stated the same thing due to mileage its not covered. Very dangerous situation when all power is lost and if quick thinking and reaction on my part this could have ended differently. There are no notice's, recall's or safety warnings for this how can this be?.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the system shutting down light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

On 3-29-2014 I was driving my car to the gym and the abs light came on and off started flashing after I parked the car and finished from gym 1 hour later the car wouldnt turned on . Then it turned on and wouldnt go the break light came on . After that the car completely turned off nothing working I couldnt even roll up the windows and I was unable to even open the trunk . I towed the car to the dealership I do have extended warranty and I asked them what the problem was they told me that the alternator was damaged and they switched it . I asked them was caused the issue so I can prevent it . They said they have no idea how this happens . So if I was on the high was and driving 70mph and the alternator stops working most likely I will crash to another car or my car will just stop in the midlle of high was and could kill me or someone else . Now im planing to trade in my car because no one explains to me how to prevent this issue from happening this is serious problem . Once the alternator stops working . Nothing working in your car nothing so how can I trust a car like this ??.

2012 Dodge Challenger. Consumer writes in regards to alternator failure.

2012 Dodge Challenger. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle alternator recall notice. According to the invoice, the abs light illuminated, and the left front window would not roll down. The consumer sent in recall notice # 14v634000.

First, to happen was I pulled out of driveway when the "brakes' warning light came on. Continued travelling, and soon became nightime driving. Was going approx. 55 mph, when the instrument panel began to flash numerous warning lights. Then, the radio and interior lights began turning off and on. I was not able to manually turn off the radio during this time. I continued to drive to try to make it to a gas station. Then I felt hot air coming thru the vents. It was like I had on the heater, but I didnt. (nor the ac was on. ) the car lost all power. The steering wheel locked. I was stranded. I was not able to put the car in neutral to move out of dangerous roadside nor was I able to put on the hazard lights, they came on but were very dim and slow flashing. All power was lost, no horn, lights. . . Nothing. Did notice a burn smell coming from under the hood, but not sure what the cause was. I had it towed to the dealership. They stated it was an alternator/battery issue. They replaced the alternator/battery, however the airbag warning light was now on and horn no longer working. I didnt understand why the dealership didn't repair the airbag warning light and the horn. They did acknowledge these issues on my invoice yet no repairs were made. I have almost had 2 collisions since this. I was not able to sound horn to warn opposing drivers, and I still have no horn to sound. Both the airbag and horn malfunctions are hazardous and I dont understand why they didn't repair them at the deaership. ? thank you.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the push start feature did not function and the brakes seized. The abs, the traction control, and the check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician declined to diagnose the vehicle. The contact mentioned that prior to the failure, the vehicle had the alternator replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the vehicle headlights dimes and brighten, and instrumental panel lights flicker while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The alternator and battery was replaced, however the failure was not corrected. The vehicle headlights continued to dim and brighten and the instrumental panel lights flicker while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 5,028. Li.