Dodge Charger owners have reported 24 problems related to starter (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Charger based on all problems reported for the Charger.
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that pressing the start button failed to start the vehicle as designed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
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This car definitely has a wiring issue. Sometimes the car won't start. It is not the battery & it is not the starter. Occasionally the radio won't work. Sometimes when you are driving down the road, it loses all power. Sometimes the headlights just go out. Nobody can seem to find the issue.
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My car turned off on me in the middle of the freeway. It was the starter that went out and the alternator.
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My alternator or starter went out my car stopped on me in the middle of the freeway. It would not turn over when I try to start. I had to get a tow truck to take the vehicle to my home. Also the front headlight harness burnt out and I had to put another obe which does not work sometimes.
Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that within less than a week of owning the vehicle, the starter burned out. The part was ordered and replaced from the manufacturer for the alternator assembly; however, the failure recurred. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle for months. A dealer was not contacted. The place where the vehicle was purchased made no mention of the three recalls pertaining to the VIN. The contact had not been notified of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19v018000 (air bags), 16v043000 (structre), and 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
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Over the past week on several occasions when trying to start vehicle starter would not engage. Used different fob's with same result. Brought vehicle to lester glenn Chrysler/Dodge, toms river, NJ. Diagnosis was ignition module. Cost to repair $1,200. This occurred while vehicle was stationary.
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Tl the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. While operating the vehicle, the engine suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the alternator and the starter, but the failure continued. Thomas Dodge (9604 indianapolis blvd, highland, in) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
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I started my car by the factory installed remote starter and was leaving a parking lot and I heard a high pitched hum coming from the engine and the �battery saver on� light was on. I started to drive and the car was really sluggish almost to the point if I came to a complete stop it would shut down. I drover that way for about 2 miles and during that time I started to smell something burning. I shut the car off and waited about 15 minutes and restarted the car by using the push button and the message was gone, but once the car was put into drive the battery saver message came on and burning smell was back. . I had the car towed into the elgin Jeep Dodge dealership on a Friday night (about an hour after everything happened) and on Monday I was told that nothing showed up and that it was probably the alternator but since no error codes showed they can't do anything, even though there is a recall (#t36/ NHTSA 17v-435) for the alternator. They told me that I should take the car back and hope that it doesn't happen again and when the parts come in for the recall come back and get it fix then. I did contact fiat Chrysler automobiles (fca) to try and get it temporary fix but due to there being no error codes they will not fix anything. After researching this problem it seems to me that the fca will not fix anything until the car starts on fire. I drive about 40 miles a day on an expressway where speeds are about 60-70 mph, I don't feel safe that the alternator will just go and the car will stop. I feel that since there was a sign of issues that something should be fixed.
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Car shut off on me while going down interstate 70 miles and hour left lane passing traffic, no power steering, brakes. Thankfully a trucker saw my distress and let me over to get off interstate. This could have caused serious accident and bodily injury as air bags would not have deployed either. Would not restart had to have towed, starter replaced, not the issue. Upon research it appears this has happened with several Chargers and other models produced by Chrysler. Appears to be a win module issue but no recalls only for the t& c . Win module is being replaced at a hearty price. Something needs to be looked into this situation as the win module is being used in newer models. And this random shutting off is a huge safety issue put appears to just keep getting pushed aside. Will have repair bills available once completed.
2007 Dodge Chargers and I replaced the starter and still did not start up I was told it is posibly the win module.
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My vehicle was parked and I used my remote starter, and once I got in the car the battery saver mode was illuminated on the dash and I smelled a burning odor inside the cabin. I was able to drive home with no noticeable effects but I only lived 2. 5 miles away from where I was.
I towed to hollywood Chrysler Jeep for car repair. They said they would fix take care of everything. 3/5/16 received a phone call from them at about 2:00 and was told that they had fixed the car and only had to replace the wire harness. I arrived at there between 3:30-4:00 on 03/05/2016. I paid they then gave me a business card for l. A. Towing told me I would probably need a tow soon. The steering wheel was upside down when I received the car back. I started the car it made a grinding sound and kept cutting off while I was driving from starter left loose. Asked why they didn't fix it just have it towed back when it breaks down again. On 03/ 07 the car broke down again completely. From the time I received it from hollywood Chrysler Jeep the car kept cutting off at almost every ten minutes. On 3/7/16 it wouldn't crank anymore so I had to leave the car there. It got towed about 4-5 days later by ems towing. It is still there. The customer service supervisor he stated that they were not obligated to fix the car only to get it running and that's it. He said that they were not obligated to put the steering wheel on correctly even though they performed the recall. I then asked him to show me proof of the wire harness replacement and he stated that they repaired not replaced the wire harness. I then asked about the estimate to show exactly what was the issues because their description of the problem on the estimate page was only a reiteration on my observation. He stated they didn't have to tell me what was wrong, only get the car started that's all. He stated that they were not under any obligation to fix what was wrong,though the only reason I towed to them was to have it repaired. Asked why did his mechanics leave the starter loose because that was the main issue that I brought the car there for. He said you don't expect for us to fix the whole car do you.
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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the ignition failed to turn over to start the vehicle. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the starter and smoke appeared several times. While driving, the vehicle surged and jerked multiple times at a high rate of speed. The vehicle failed to turn off unless the contact made numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The part for the repair was not available. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who replaced the starter, but the failure recurred a day later. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the part was available. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), but the contact was unable to drive the vehicle due to the failure recurring. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.
I recently took my car to the dealer to get check out because the wipers are constantly going while I am driving on high. The tech stated I need a ( multi function switch internal part #1jh93dx9al. ) which is located in the steering wheel. He stated the part is on a national back order and if I was to come pay for it. He dont have a eta when it will come. It could take months and months he stated. I call crystler recall hotline to get more in dept with help on getting this part, they told me the same thing, and to call back next Tuesday , five days from now to see if them and the dealer have a eta if the part is available. The wipers are wearing down, and my windshield is vibrating due to the fast motion of the wipers are going. I drive a 2hr round trip to work 5 to 6 days a week and the wear and tear is getting worse on my windshield. I ask the tech if there anyway he could by past it or pull the fuse, he stated no because the fuse controls the starter and other major components in the car. I dont know what to do, I need this part, I dont understand why is there not a recall on these cars if there is a national back order, this is my only transportation to get back to work. . I bought this car brand new with 10 miles on it in 2013. I take good are on the car. This part control just about everything in my steering wheel ( the tech stated). . If I dont never get this part, what can I do. I need my transportation. Please help me resolve this issue if you guys can.
Completed the recall on campaign 14v634000 , for the alternator. Less than 2 weeks later, driving on a two lane road, going 35mph, the vehicle looses all power. After getting it to a dealership, now informed that it is a bad starter. The issues with the car have been all electrical: door window button stopped working, air conditioning does not work (dealer is unable to figure out problem). These are significant electrical issues with a 2 year old vehicle.
On 07/20/2015 at around 1:15 I parked my vehicle in concord mills mall parking lot, went in to return a product. I returned to my car around 1:25, attempted to start my vehicle(push button start) it cycled to the "run" position, but the car didn't start. After about 4 attempts I knew something was wrong because I smelt a "burnt electrical smell". I exited the vehicle and popped my hood, I took a look around at all physical features of the engine to try and locate a visual problem. Nothing was visible to my eye, I then got back into the vehicle and attempted to start the vehicle again, after a few attempts I called to my local dealership to ask a couple questions on what might be going on, after some speculation we came to check my fuses. I then exited the vehicle and took a look at my fuse box located under my hood, I noticed that I had a 30amp 58v "boxed shaped fuse" that had blown. I visited a near by advance auto parts store to purchase a fuse, they did have one so I purchased the fuse and returned to the vehicle to install. Once I returned to the vehicle I disconnected my "+ positive" battery terminal and installed the fuse. Afterwards I reconnected the battery terminal and attempted to start the vehicle again. Once again I got nothing, I also checked the fuse and it had blown again. I then contacted a tow truck and was towed to henedrick Dodge on 7/20 around 5:45. They contacted me on 7/21 and I was told that my engine wire harness had melted!! and that it had shorted out my starter. I'm very upset because I feel that this engine harness could have caught fire. My obd didn't make me aware of any type of issue or no check engine light ever came on. My car has been serviced on time to factory standards at only Dodge dealerships. No major work has ever been done to my vehicle before also. I'm getting the $1600. 00 fix but feel bother that something could catch fire.
I owned and purchased my 2011 Dodge Charger since 5-17-2014. On 7-13-2015, my son was getting ready to leave art institutes of atlanta/decatur, the 2011 Charger he was operating would not crank. After the wrecker arrived to get ready and tow, the car cranked and he made it home from decatur, GA to mcdonough, GA. The next day, 7-14-2015, I tried to start the car and it wouldn't crank till I called a wrecker on 7-16-15 to tow the vehicle to landmark Dodge in morrow, GA. They called me on 7-20-2015 and informed me my warranty or Chrysler would not cover the issue bothering the car (lost engine ground and melted ground wire, left side engine at motor mount). They tested the electric system, starter, starter wiring and relay, and tightened all engine grounds, replaced engine ground left side at motor mount. It was repaired on 7-20-2015. The repair came up to $308. 29 (parts and labor). Please investigate this matter on the 2011 Charger before it happens to someone else and it really costed me.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While parked, the vehicle jerked, the wipers activated independently, and there was a burning odor and a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The radio also failed to function. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the starter and alternator needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the starter and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled with no warning. The contact stated that previously, the fan and radiator failed to work due to an electrical short and the components caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the radiator and the fan. The contact indicated that months later, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that burning fumes emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wires, starter and ignition switch were on fire. The contact was able to merge the vehicle over and it was towed to a dealer. The technician replaced the ignition switch and the failure recurred intermittently. The contact was included but was not notified of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was not available. The vehicle was not. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the push button starter activated intermittently as making a turn. In addition, the window wipers and the entire power windows activated independently. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and being diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Js.
I had just gotten the car back after having the car reprogrammed with the key fob. The car started doing the same thing again. It sounded like a tape deck was loading. Then the car would not crank at all. I had to have it towed to the dealership once again to have the starter replaced! I don't understand why they could not find this out when it was there the first time??? this ended up costing me $353. 27!!! luckily I had just gotten my income tax refund.
While driving in traffic at 55 mph engine would shut off and restart without turning the key. Took to dealership could not find anything. While driving off the lot vehicle stalled and started back up again without turning the key. Dealership had it for two weeks. Felt that after market starter was causing the issue. Doing it again 3 months later while driving would shut off but now you must pull over and physically turn the key to restart. Will do it at any speed.
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Had my first problem with my 2010 Dodge Charger r/t ~ 6k miles on the clock. Driving down the road in ~ 5 degree f temps - the car was fully warmed up and it was around 9am in the morning, the car suddenly died, with all the error indicators coming on. Luckily I was able to get off to the side of the road as power steering and braking went out. I stopped the car, checked under the hood for some sort of visiable damage. Seeing none & checking the oil level - I went to restart and found that the car wouldn't turn over. Double checked I was in park, everything was squared away - took the key out - put it back in, turned - and heard a single ingition - like one coil went off - then stopped. Tried it again, wouldn't turn over. So I call Dodge roadside for a tow and sit there for 10 minutes. While waiting I decided to then try it again, then magically the starter actually goes and it turns over. I was maybe 5 miles away from the dealership - so I took it straight there where they took a look at it. For whatever reason, they were unable to duplicate the problem nor tell me why it occured or how I can prevent this from happening in the future.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Electrical System problems | |
Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
Car Will Not Start problems | |
Wiring problems | |
Ignition Module problems | |
Ignition Switch problems | |
Headlights Turn Off While Driving problems | |
Starter problems | |
Battery problems | |
Battery Dead problems |