Driveshaft Problems of Dodge Charger

The contact's wife leased a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 60-62 mph, she heard abnormal clinking sounds and the vehicle lost suspension and inadvertently turned to the right. The contact stated that as she quickly steered the steering wheel to the left, the vehicle spun out three times. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road and exited the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. The contact noticed that the passenger’s side front tire had detached, and the passenger’s side rear tire was damaged. The contact also noticed a burning odor. The vehicle was towed the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driveshaft bolt had fractured causing the control arm to go into the rotors. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 18v281000 (power train). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change and when the mechanic inspected the vehicle, he noticed that the universal driveshaft was corroded and needed to be replaced. The mechanic referred the contact to the manufacturer to see if the VIN was under recall. The contact notified the manufacturer of the issue and was informed that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle would be repaired under warranty. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who replaced the driveshaft on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. The VIN was not available.

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The entire driveshaft of the vehicle become extremely loose. The entire driveshaft had to be replaced as it was completely unsafe to drive with the shaft being as loose as it was. I was informed if the driveshaft separated while driving at highway speeds, it could very likely lead to loss of control and be fatal.

This car has been nothing but problems and a nightmare. While driving around 30 and over the car jerks and shifts when I am coming to a stop and or pressing on gas to increase speed. I had some similar issues in 2019 and reported them to the dealership westherr orchard park. Westherr claims it was issues with the drive shafts, gasket, engine oil filter adaptor housing, drivetrain control module and axles. Most of all of these repairs have been done by them and where not fixed correctly and with defective products and parts.

I have taken my car to a repair shop because of a sound the car made when driving, he said it is the driveline bearing. These are non-repairable so you need to have the entire drive shaft replaced. When calling for the part it is backordered everywhere because it seems to be a consistent problem and they are a lot of people having the same problem. If this is a design problem and they must know because it is backordered everywhere why is there not a recall to fix it.

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One day when I was driving, I heard a really loud sound coming from my car that hurt my ears so I drove back home under 5 miles per hour because whatever was hitting under the hood of my car was way too loud. As I was parking in my spot at home, my car shut off completely. Couldn't even put it in park and said to check engine. I ended up having to get my car towed to lithia of Dodge to look at it to see whats wrong because I couldnt even turn my car back on at all or do anything with it it was undriveable. I was told the driveshaft broke and slammed against the engine, transmission, anything basically connected to the driveshaft was damaged. They didn't total it out and told me to call my insurance but then they sent me elsewhere too and for 6 months I could not get anything worked out. Come to find out, there was a safety recall on 2016 Dodge Chargers for one of the reasons being the driveshaft not being tightened enough when made or something that it broke and could potentially lead to an accident that could cause injuries! I am lucky that I did not get in an accident or hurt because it happened when I was driving. It said that the recall was completed but of it was, it shouldnt have broke on my car. I stopped paying my loan and everything because no one was totalling it out or sending me to someone who could help so now my car is repossessed and says I still owe on it which I feel is wrong and I shouldnt have the repossession or be having to pay anything on it.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a loud abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to brunswick auto mart located at (3031 center rd, brunswick, OH 44212), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveshaft failed and made a hole in the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v281000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,560.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, when he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The vehicle was taken to local dealer elmwood Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (625 taunton Ave, east providence, ri 02914: (401) 438-0400) where it was diagnosed with needing all 4 tires to be replaced. The contact stated he had the tires replaced but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was informed the drive shaft was needing to be replace. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v097000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard a scraping sound on the pavement. Simultaneously, the power steering seized and the transmission failed. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road where she noticed that the driveshaft was detached. The vehicle was towed to her home. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to wilson Ford Lincoln (2231 us-250, white hall, wv 26554, (304) 363-0500) and then to country club Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (1251 milford st, clarksburg, wv 26301, (304) 624-7611). The dealers diagnosed that the bolt on the driveshaft loosened and caused it to detach. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v097000 (power train) . The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

I filed a report about a year ago never got the vehicle fixed. I was just reading in the website found this recall 17v097000 about the front propeller for the drive shaft this is what happened to my Charger it blew out the front axles front diff. And tranfer case dealer will not repair and also canceled my remaing warranty.

On January of this year (2017) I had new tires replaced on my 2014 Dodge Charger rt awd. Since then I have been having a shimmy on my steering wheel at around 60mph. Been taking it to the dealer ship where I purchased it new. Brought vehicle in to have everything check regarding "shimmy. " $1,500. 00 dollars later till this date (10-24-17) dealership could not find problem. Took vehicle to a "privately owned state certified shop" and today (10-24-17). . . They found the "shimmy" problem. The whole entire "driveshaft / slip joints etc. Are loose and coming apart. Via phone conversation. Have not picked vehicle up as of today yet from place. When looked on this site for "recall" regarding this problem using my VIN # no information came up regarding my vehicle. Vehicle has less then 50,000 miles on it. Found out "recalls" on 2014 - 2017 Dodge / Chrysler awd are on the website. Again however. . . When I typed in my VIN. # on this site. . . No information regarding my problems / situation to said VIN # shimmy happens at 50-60mph traveling. . . With no braking at all.