Wiper Problems of Dodge Charger - part 1

Water getting into my passenger side headlight after 30,000 miles.

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Headlamps are not working therefore causing a safety issue when driving at night. Initially, 2 years ago, April 2021 the driver headlamp was not working. Dodge dealership had replaced and within the year the bulb would come off and on intermittently. It cost over $400. 00. On March 18, 2022 I took it back to Dodge dealership and because it was working that day they just said to bring it when it was not working? they had the car for the whole day and did not inspect anything. Now a year later both of my headlamps are not working and took it back to them again. Now my fuses are melted and have been told by them that the cars electrical system is faulty. The car will need a new pdc power distribution center unit that controls the electrical power which is no longer made. He found a dealer that has the unit available but also includes the wires harness . The charge for this including labor is 5300 if he the dealer will sell it to him. He did not advise of price for part and labor separately. The dealer charged me 212. 00 to tell me this. Meanwhile I have a car that is only 7 years old that I cannot drive safely at night and it will not pass motor vehicle inspection which is in 2 weeks. Therefore, now I own a car I cannot legally have on the road because of this issue with the headlamps.

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Car stalled and was hot and battery light turned on.

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Through conversations with a Dodge certified tech, this is ongoing and known issue with Dodge (ram) trucks, Dodge Chargers etc. Curious as to why a safety recall has not been issued, with reports and complaints found online spanning back 2-3 years now. My car, after just 2 years of ownership, the windshield wipers have failed in operation. For 1 month, intermittent wiper functions were non-existent, 3 clicks would only get me "on all the time, slow speed", nothing else. As of yesterday 11/01/22, when I used turn signals to change lanes on highway, my wipers turned on to slow speed and would not shut off. (turn signals and wipers on same lever, left side of steering column). I have had to pull the relay/fuse for wipers to get them to shut off. As I understand it, per nc state law, as part of safety inspection, windshield wipers have to be operational for it to be legal on the roadway. So now I am potentially operating a vehicle that should not be on the roadway. Dealership can't get me into a shop until 1 week or more out, no guarantee on parts due to manufacturing delays and backorders. Another note, my car insurance company refuses to allow me a rental vehicle, when I pay hundreds of dollars every year, with no filed claims. This issue should be looked into for a safety recall, with a number of reports being shown, and within some states, legally takes the vehicle off the road, unable to be driven. Thank you for your time and consideration.

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers inadvertently increased speed and the cruise control accelerated the vehicle to over 100 mph. The contact stated that the electronic braking system and power steering failed. The contact then pulled the neutral override feature to stop the vehicle. The contact then restarted the vehicle and proceeded to his destination. There were numerous unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to diagnose and determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,500.

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Unknown.

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I viewed the recalls and it’s still having the same issues like it’s never been fixed, first off when I start the car it has a foul gas odor and the dealership said it was okay but I’m more than positive it’s an exhaust leak, also when I first got the car the heated seats wouldn’t turn off because of the radio malfunction I’ve actually took it to where I bought the car(john gibson autosales) to get it fixed but all they did was inserted a new radio screen for me and it made my problems even worse I asked them to fix it and they said I’d have to pay for any other work they did in the car. . It’s having multiple electrical issues and in my opinion I don’t believe the car is safe to drive at all with the heated seats turning on by themselves and having no control over it.

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All of my steering column components quit working, I have no turn signals, wipers, brights, cruise control, horn or power mirrors. Now the taillights illuminate only when they want to but brake lights work. I was stopped and informed that I had no rear lighting at all and that is was very unsafe. I've spent a lot of money replacing parts but nothing is getting fixed not too mention the safety aspect of it all with no turn signals or windshield wipers and the taillights or running lights not working unless I unhook the brake light switch which I also replaced. The airbag light comes on here and there as well. I believe it's the tipm but I need something done about this. It's been months since I've been able to drive the car and having everything working properly. I also take care of my vehicles and keep up on routine maintenance.

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Back up camera is intermittent.

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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.

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Electrical system shorted twice while driving. Auto park disabled message came on, touch screen went all white then cut off, speedometer and gas gauge fluttering. Happened twice while driving on freeway during 4 mile stretch.

After starting the vehicle, the wipers went on without me turning them on. They constantly stay on while the vehicle is on unless I pull the relay out. The turn signal/wiper control switch does not have any control over them being on/off, the speed, and the windshield washer fluid.

I went to my local Dodge dealership about my 2016 Charger having it's windshield at 3 years old delaminating all around it. I then contacted cunsumer complaints through Dodge w6 said I own this 100 percent. Who has a windshield do this at 3 years old? defect? I say yes! I have owned 3 and this is the only one to do it and I bought it new. Please check for further issues. I can't be the only one.

I was driving on the highway and out of no where my sunroof exploded. I was going the speed limit and to my knowledge nothing hit me. Thank god my sunroof shade was pulled forward or else glass would've been coming at my infant daughter and myself at 70 mph. I called my insurance and even though this was a freak event that happened, I had to pay $500 to get it fixed. I was reading that this isn't the first time a sunroof from my make, model, and year has exploded.

I noted that the top edge and upper edges on both sides of my laminated windshield has what appears to be little bubbles. This has me concerned since it appears that the laminated windshield is beginning to separate.

Seems heat element created a burn and rear windshield shattered. The car had been parked in garage for over 8 hours when we heard a pop like a gun the window cracked for some time and you heard glass chattering car was never entered or started after being pulled in from work that day.

Head lights do not show enough light on right and left sides or straight ahead when driving on under lit roads in motion on back country roads.

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When returning from a trip to upper michigan my windshield was dirty so I pressed the windshield washer button and nothing happened so I pressed it again with the same results, so we continued on. We we on a 6 lane highway with the cruise control set at 72 mph. When approaching our exit I needed to get around 2 semis so I stepped on the gas and the rpm gauge went to 5000 rpm and the speed suddenly dropped down to about 60 mph, I tried it again and it did the same thing. When I finally got safely off the highway I went directly to my dealer who told me there was nothing they could do for me for the next week. We went to our home not knowing what was going to happen next. The following day we needed to run some errands around town and the car ran perfect and has ever since. This happened on Dec. 7. 2018. My concern is when will this happen again and will I be in the middle of heavy traffic again.

Rear window shattered while driving down road.

The wipers, turn signal and horn do not work. I have changed the mulifunction switch. They worked again for about 3 months, now they are out again. The check engine light is on. (!) light and suspension light, are also on. Those were never on before.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact had explained to the dealership fremont motor rock springs Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram fiat, 1900 foothill blvd, rock springs, wy 82901, (307) 228-2091 that there was an intermittent internal electrical failure. The contact was uncertain as to what was causing the headlamp assemblies to function properly for the low beams which had shorted and failed to illuminate with no warning. The dealer had not provided further testing and diagnosis yet to determine a remedy to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired yet. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine a permanent remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Dyd.

I have dual climate control, the passenger side does not produce heat when the thermostat is set to heat and instead blows only cold air which fogs the passenger side of the windshield. This happens when the car is moving or not.

Windows fog up severely while driving and defroster will not clear window visibility. Defrost will work at times only to stop working at worst most difficult driving time. Required to pull off road in traffic with poor visibility.

Wipers came on by it's self while driving down the street and will not go off I have had to take the fuse out jus to get them off and place it back in when it's rain it has also happen to a Dodge journey that some one owns in my family also please fix the problem.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the low beam worked intermittently and later seized completely. . The contact used the high beam only. There was no warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not help. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Fe.

On April of 2018, my car check engine light came on . I noticed my car barely taking off as I incline a hill or make a sudden stop. After observing how my car was driving suddenly slow, I then took it to landmark Dodge in morrow,GA. For a diagnostic. The code given was p06dd(dealers code). I had to gather up 2500. 00 to get (valve body work) done. The check engine light stayed off until October 2019 where I took my car to auto zone for a free diagnostic, but to my surprise it gave the same code. I work back and forth out of town so therefore I didn't make it back in time to get it reinspected again for that code. Recently on April 1st. My car stalled and all lights on the dashboard came on including windshield wipers. I do noticed further ahead a week later that when ever I run over a pot hole or bump in the road it does it more often. As of now, the check engine light is still on and my car electrical system still is failing. I've owned my car for 7 1/2 years now and do plan on keeping it around for at least 10 more years. The car runs great and is good on gas. Thanks.

Purchased the car on 12/23, on 1/20/18 my wife was driving, she pulled back on the turn signal lever to activate the high beam headlights and the turn signal lever broke off in her hand. I was told by Chrysler corporate and the dealership that this wouldn't be covered under warranty. When I called another dealership to inquire about having the broken part replaced, I was told this is on a national back order. I called Dodgepartsonline. Net to see about purchasing this part and they said that they are showing 26 back orders for this part. When performing a google search for this same incident, there are multiple reported occurrences of the turn signal lever breaking off. To rebut Chrysler's response, if this part isn't defective then why is there a national back order with Chrysler for the replacement part and other owners reporting a similar incident with the lever breaking off. I had to utilize an epoxy resin to glue the broken piece back onto the shaft so I can operate the turn signals but my windshield wipers are inoperative due to the ribbon wire that controls the wipers broke.

My windshield wipers will not turn of while the car is runningf. They cannot be adjusted and the windshield wipers spray doesn't work either.

While driving the air bag light came on and the a/c went out. I called a dealership to see what the issue could be and they said bring it in it could be as simple as a fuse. Then I googled the issue and saw which fuses and changed them but it didn't work. I know there was a recall on the airbags and since the issue started when that light came on I wanted to try getting that fixed first and maybe that would solve the issue (since the a/c and airbags are around the same area). I take the car in. They fix 1 air bag (no parts for passenger side) and the ignition switch. Still no air/heat/defrost. I pay $121 for a diagnosis of ,start with replacing the tipm (no guarantee that will fix the issue or that it's a permanent fix) since the ac is not getting power and ground.

Very decreased visibility in windshield when sun hits it. Looks like micro shatters in the windshield. Unable to get to it, like the "millions of sparkles" are inside the glass. Unable to make out anything in front of the car except big shapes (car, truck, etc). This happens whenever the sun is in front of you, morning and evening commute is when it happens to me every day. The car can be in motion or sitting still, wherever you are.

Blind spot detection unavailable- I purchased a Dodge mopar 11 Charger that has a safety feature called blind spot detection. The blind spot indicators are located on the drivers and passengers side view mirrors. When a car approaches either side of the vehicle, a little orange triangle lights up to let the driver know that another vehicle is in its blind spot. In June of 2016, I started my car and and I got the "blind spot detection unavailable" error on my hud. In addition, both triangles on the side view mirrors were on. After conducting some research online, I found a way to turn off the blind spot detection system through the cars settings. However, the issue still persists and when the blind spot detection is turned on, the triangles light up and the system says its not available. This feature was not inclusive to just Dodge Chargers, but also other Chrysler vehicles with the blind spot detection system. There are several threads and videos online of disgruntled owners of Chrysler vehicles that have the same issue. I have learned from talking to the dealer, that my car (Dodge mopar 11 which has 36k miles on it) has two sensors that are located in the bumper of the vehicle that cost $1,100 a piece excluding installation of the new sensors. In essence, this is a "latent" safety defect of poor design and could potentially lead to the loss of life. If I had known that this safety feature was intrinsically defective, I would have never purchased this vehicle. Chrysler needs to acknowledge this defect in their blind spot detection equipped vehicles and issue a recall that resolves the safety issue.

Windshield wiper malfunction. May set wipers at fast rate but only wipe intermittently. May alternate between 2 rates at random. Wipers unreliable, resulting in poor visibility in inclement weather. When turning off, wipers continue to wipe when off for about 10 more wipes. Occurs whether stationary, in motion, street or highway, etc. Has occurred on several occasions since 12/14/2016.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the save battery, traction control, and the abs warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned that the front headlights became inoperable and the windshield wipers operated independently. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled and vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Ss.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. While driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers would remain on and could not be shut off. As a result, the fuse required to be detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

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.