Electrical System Problems of Dodge Challenger

Dodge Challenger owners have reported 599 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (379 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (138 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Dodge Challenger

The Electrical System problem

On August 7, 2025, at approximately 11:30 pm, my 2014 Dodge Challenger caught fire in the trunk area where the battery is located. I had just parked at my location and was about to get out of the car when I noticed a strong burning smell and smoke coming from the rear.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Car shuts off at apporximately 45mph. Almost wreck and then flickers back to normal operating and drive home(5)minutes and park. Will not start back up. Towed the car to a Dodge dealer who replaced the alternator recall and tells me to pick it up.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

Unfair monetary harm to customers due to defective part. Same issue as many have mentioned on here with driver�s side window repeatedly going up and down without stopping while stationary with car off, which drains the battery and you can't stop it.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

My key frob is locked inside the ignition and will not come out. . . The car will not start or even recognize that the key frob is I. The ignition. . . . Stuck in park !!   Read details...

The Ignition Module problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the ignition key could not be removed from the ignition switch causing the battery to drain. A locksmith was called to the scene and the key was removed.   Read details...




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