Power Train Problems of Dodge Charger

Dodge Charger owners have reported 734 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 28 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (483 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (45 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Dodge Charger

The Power Train problem

Sudden reduction in power event. Happened day after latest software update. Harsh slowdown with multiple lamps. "reduced power" "brake regeneration disabled" unable to read battery percentage" almost got rear ended.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted with a service transmission continue to drive and do not shift message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission Column Shift problem

Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 Charger and magnum 2012 vehicle built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

I started a uconnect system update while I was still parked. The disclaimer said nothing about to not update while driving. I started the update and started driving (my commute is about 25 minutes). It took about 10-15 minutes to download the update. Once it downloaded, the system reset.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "service transmission" displayed, with a grinding sound coming from the transmission. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.   Read details...




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