Speed Sensor Problems of Dodge Charger

Wheel speed sensor failure: disables traction control, abs, and speed control. I just had a second speed sensor fail in 25,000 miles. As there are four of them it is probably just a matter of time all will fail. . . . A CO worker of mine also has a 2015 Charger se and she has had a wheel speed sensor fail as well. . In my case both instances occurred within five minutes of starting the car cold and driving. .

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On 7-14-15, I started my vehicle. As it started, I heard a "ding" noise. I observed on my display two warning lights on. That being the abs, and electronic stability control (esc) lights came on. After doing some research, I discovered this may be the result of a speed sensor going out. (this also disrupts use of cruise control. ) I contacted my local Dodge dealer, advising them I needed a "front left speed sensor". The service manager said that part is on national backorder. After going back to my main mechanic, he said he talked with his parts dealer about getting the part also for my car. His parts dealer also told him that they were on backorder. (close to 600 on backorder. ) this is also when I learned that a speed sensor is not universal. Therefore, a speed sensor for the right rear wheel, won't fit on the front left speed sensor spot. This tells me there is a large problem with these sensors going out, across the country. Being the front left speed sensor for the 2012 Dodge Charger (or other similar vehicles that utilize the same part).

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While I was driving around 20 mph, my vehicle suddenly began to lose power. The esc, abs, etc and check engine light illuminated all at once and I had to quickly get to the side of the road without the use of gas. The gear shift was stuck and the screen on my dashboard informed me that I needed to push the start button to put my vehicle in park. I sat with my children on the side of the road for 10 minutes before the car started again. Lights on dashboard were still on but I was able to get the vehicle to the dealership. They diagnosed it as a faulty tire pressure sensor and some issue with a cylinder not functioning. I paid out of pocket for the cost of repair. A month later, I receive the p60 recall letter and it seems to describe the issue I had. I called the dealership and they made me feel like I was incompetent. I left the issue alone and had the recall on the alternator repaired in April. Last week, August 1st, my husband was driving the vehicle and the exact same thing happened to him again without warning. Esc, abs, etc and check engine light illuminated and he had to pull to the side of the road safely while he lost power in the car. Gear shift was stuck and he had to put the vehicle in park by pressing the start button. Sat on the side of the road for 20 minutes before he was able to restart and drive to the dealership. The same Dodge dealership is now telling us to repair the left rear speed sensor, for the same issue we had in October.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while traveling approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the speed sensor had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,900. Updated 8/26/13 the consumer stated prior to the repair, the vehicle lost speed and was taken to the dealer. However, the were unable to duplicate the problem. .

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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and shift appropriately as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Kmj.

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