Car Stall problems of the 2009 Dodge Charger

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact was driving at 35 mph, when all of the warning lights illuminated then stopped. The vehicle stalled but the contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The contact then saw black smoke coming from the engine compartment and was able to put the fire out with a wet rag and some water. The contact then contacted his insurance company when he noticed that there was smoke coming from the rear seats. The fire department arrived and opened the trunk with a crowbar and saw that the battery had caught fire. The contact and his daughter, who was a passenger in the vehicle did not sustain injuries. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to manuver. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Within the last month the vehicle has been difficult to start, then while driving it suddenly and without warning, completely stops running. Then it is hard to steer and has no brakes. This is frightening and happens without warning. The service dept at the dealership diagnosed and scanned for codes and tested fuel pressure and found pressure was good and found no codes. They installed a new battery and cleaned the throttle. The vehicle started and ran well for one week, using it for short trips to the store. However, using it to go 20 miles away, the above problem showed up again. At the top of a hill the car engine stopped, going 30 mph going down the hill. No brakes, no steering, and luckily no accident!!! this if very frightening!!! this vehicle is going back to the dealership on wed, Mar. 11, 2015. This 2009 vehicle, according to your website, has had this dangerous problem since 2010. This is hazardous and should be eligible for recall.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled as the electronic throttle control light illuminated. The vehicle stalled however, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the spark plugs would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure later recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 82,000.