2011 Dodge Challenger: sudden loss of power

Filed Sep 4, 2020 · Steering · 139,975 miles · FL

I was driving my dodge challenger down the road and then loss power steering. The car is almost impossible to drive. Upon further reading and researching many challenger owners with the 2011-up have the issue the electric power steering pump fails. I have read over a hundred similar complaints on 3 sites... Here is one sitte https://www.carproblemzoo.com/dodge/challenger/steering-problems.php https://www.carproblemzoo.com/dodge/challenger/steering-problems2.php the electro-hydraulic steering.pumps fail with no warning. I called chrysler fiat and was told its not an issue for recall? Really loosing all steering is not an issue? Then the part is over 1,000.00 and 250.00 labor. I almost ate a light pole turning a corner so I find this a real problem and danger with these cars.

Filed Jan 19, 2020 · Engine · 170,000 miles · TX

Was driving down a busy intersection when car lost power and then stopped shut off steering was then hard and difficult to turn on a major intersection and then I was unable to move the vehicle vehicle the steering was very difficultly will crank but will not start because the alternator gave up died I then called the dealership they said they would fix it I just had to take it over there I had to tow it over there then as I got it there they said the vehicle wouldn't turn on I told him it was because the alternator was no good and it shut off and the story behind it they didn't say that they would charge me and they've had it since thursday today is now sunday they said they cannot work on it until they know for sure that is the alternator I know it is I had it checked before the alternator had went out

Filed Dec 22, 2017 · HI

160/180 amp alternators recall t36 has been out for 6 months and there is still no update from fca or dealers on when parts will arrive. What is the next step for something that can result in my car and 1.3 million others from possibly catching fire or losing power as the recall says. I'm just looking for an update. Mahalo

Filed Sep 1, 2016 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge challenger. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and there was a burning odor present. All the warning indicators illuminated. The contact did not observe smoke. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator burned out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2015 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · MO

The car died while driving down a city street losing all power and functionality. I recieved a safety recall notification for the alternator at the beginning of the month, I am assuming that is the issue.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Electrical · 98,200 miles · CA

Dodge challenger rt alternator drained battery until the car shut down while I was in motion. Lost all power brakes and power steering.

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 77,000 miles · CA

I was driving my vehicle and was waiting to make a left turn at the intersection. My battery appeared to be losing power and I lost my power steering. I believe the alternator went bad which LED to the battery dying while driving, causing me to lose power. This was dangerous as I could have lost power and may have caused an accident. I will be taking it to a mechanic to get the alternator replaced. I see dodge has some recalls on alternators but not sure if it applies to my vehicle

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · IL

While driving my car it would lose power. I could not accelerate. I can not always restart it right away. It got to the point I was unable to restart it and it had to be towed

Filed Apr 17, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 44,000 miles · GA

I was driving home on 4/17/15 in my 2011 dodge challenger when all the warning lights on the dash started flashing, the radio was going on and off, the lights went dim, but the scariest thing was the car suddenly lost all power, it was still running but it acted like it was on 2 cylinders, almost got rammed by the car behind me!! Had car towed to dealer, will call them tomorrow.this is a very dangerous flaw in the system and will result in future loss of life if not corrected!!!!

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Electrical · 73,000 miles · AL

Recall repair work was done on the alternator in 2011 dodge challenger. On the following day, the exact thing happened again. All of the dash lights came on and the vehicle lost power. After the vehicle was stopped, it was unable to be started again. The vehicle had to be towed for the 3rd time to the dealership. Now they say that there is nothing that can be done because it's not doing it now. Dodge is going to get someone killed. Dodge customer service and the dealership were useless in attempting to help. They basically told us that since it wasn't doing that now, there was nothing they could do.

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Electrical · 63,700 miles · TN

While driving home with my 2011 dodge challenger v6, the dashboard lights (ABS,traction control, airbags, etc) came on. I was driving around 60 MPH and shortly thereafter the car lost power. Steering locked, I somehow stayed on the road and slowed down with the brake power I had left and the emergency brake. Since I was on a turn I kept going to the shoulder. Finally stopped and the whole car just died. I read about alternator failure in this particular model. This sounds exactly like that but, the recall is still 2 weeks away. I had the car towed to a local chrysler/ dodge dealership. Now saddled with a bill for repairs that I hope I can get reimbursed for.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Electrical · 34,522 miles · TN

Driving at 40mph and ABS, esp, and brake assist lights were illuminated. Then the emergency brake and seat belt lights started flashing. The entire instrument panel started flickering then everything blacked out and the car lost power and I had to swerve off the road to avoid collision.