2011 Dodge Challenger electrical complaints

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Electrical · 36,500 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge challenger. The contact stated that the electrical system in the vehicle was inoperable and draining the battery. As a result, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed where the contact was advised that the alternator needed to be replaced. The dealer was scheduled to repair the failure. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 36,500.

Filed Oct 24, 2012 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · WA

Started at about two to three months while stopped to make turn, the computer reset. It noted tire pressure low and air bag light. This computer problem has happened at least six to eight times. Also, at least six to eight times, the car will not detect key fob and this has happened numerous times after new batteries in key fobs with new batteries. Car also died while stopped at light and when re-started it only had half the power. I 'limped' it home to avoid getting stranded. When re-started it was alright, but I continue to have computer and electrical problems. After the car stalled, it would flash the lights numerous times when the key fob was near the car in my pocket of sweat pants with nothing else in my pocket and nothing pushing the key fob. Problems increasing over time and I noticed challenger had numerous complaints for key fob and electrical problems. I just took the car in for a recall regarding the outside door sensor keyless entry. Car has been to dealer about three times for these electrical related problems. The first time they re-set the computer. The second time the dealer could not replicate the 'key fob not detected' issue. This time it had the keyless entry problem and the dealer refused to even write down that the car stalled in traffic which was on a state highway.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Electrical · 290 miles · GA

I drive a 2011 dodge challenger srt-8. It has only 300 miles on it. I was driving it off the highway and was making a right turn off the exit. Suddenly the vehicles engine and electrical power all shutdown. Luckily the car behind me swerved out of the way or we both surely would of died. I could not even pull over. Once I put it in park I was able to restart it. I checked online and several websites list this very same complaint. The dealer said they are "unaware" of the issue and can do nothing about it. Dodge does not even acknowledge this issue for anybody. This is scary as [xxx] and will get someone killed. Please help. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).