Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Dodge Challenger

Dodge Challenger owners have reported 4 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Dodge Challenger

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
4

Door Latch problem #1

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the driver's side window continuously rolled up and down on its own and the door latch did not function properly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called gator Chrysler (840 s harbor city blvd, melbourne, FL 32901, (877) 707-5664), but they did not assist. The contact was a mechanic and performed his own diagnostic test, which indicated that a new door sensor was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 40,254.

Door Latch problem #2

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the door latch assemblies for both doors began to fail. The vehicle was taken to I-5 Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram fiat (1560 NW state Ave, chehalis, wa 98532) where it was diagnosed that the door latch assembly failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 48,699.

Door Latch problem #3

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the driver's side window rolled up and down independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle year was not included in the manufacturer repair for the driver's door latch replacement. The manufacturer advised that the driver's door latch caused the driver's window to roll up and down independently. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,776.

Door Latch problem #4

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. In addition, the window independently operated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,348.



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