2012 Dodge Challenger: multiple warning lights

Filed Feb 19, 2018 · Engine · 55,700 miles · MD

This is in regard to the dodge t36 alternator recall. After the recall was announced, my car was affected. I want to add another report. In mid 2017, a higher pitch noise was coming from the engine. 2 to 3 months later, I took the car to my dealer who affirmed the noise was the sound of the alternator charging. The recall replacement part was not available. As long as I was operational, the advice was to wait. 2 months after the dealer visit, while driving one morning, my alternator failed, the battery was dead, and my engine died. When I left out that morning, a couple of the idiot lights came on which was weird. Then 15 minutes later, while in traffic on a busy road, the radio was glitching, many of the warning lights came on, power steering went out. I was able to move over to the right lane, though nearly sideswiping another vehicle in the process. The engine then just ceased. I was able to coast to a stop in a safe spot. No power whatsoever. Car towed to dealer. Dealer claimed battery, which was the original, did not die as a result of the alternator failure. To me, the timing says otherwise. If the battery was on its way out, this sure finished it off. Dealer installed a new battery and a replacement alternator - but this was the existing non-replacement alternator stock. Once the recall replacement part becomes available, whenever that will be, I will need to take the car in again to have that put in if it's a replacement part to the alternator. Otherwise, if it's a whole alternator unit, then they will swap out the existing stock new one I received. Dealer/mfr did not cover the cost of the new battery. They did replace the alternator at no cost.

Filed Jul 26, 2017 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · CA

Vehicle mileage: approx 36,000.00 v8 5.7l dodge challenger 2012 I was driving my vehicle yesterday and after about 20 minutes part highway driving and part city street drives, during motion all the lights on the dash and center navigation screen started to flash. My power steering and brakes were not working. I was lucky enough to be able to get into a driveway from the city streets. When I popped the hood it was warm and had a smoky smell. The dodge dealership told me today that with only 36,000 miles my alternator is bad and needs to be replaced, other damage is still being accessed. I am now paying over $1,000.00 to get the alternator replaced.

Filed Apr 21, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 50,000 miles · NY

Driving and the power surged, all lights came on, none of my gauges worked and steering felt extremely loose. Have been waiting since last summer to get this fixed l. And now two months since it finally went south and have still been waiting. Wonderful job by the company.

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 62,200 miles · TX

While driving home with my 11yr old son my car started making a high pitch sound. Then all the dashboard lights came on and the car stalled. Due to no electrical power, I couldn't use my emergency lights. To prevent rear end crash, I had to hand signal to cars to go around. Vehicle was towed to my home. Had the car diagnosed and was told the alternator had went bad. The cost for parts and labor is 900-1000$. I have not had the vehicle fixed. I contacted chrysler and was told the list was still being compiled of VIN's affected and they would begin to notify customers dec 5th. Chrysler is not reimbursing for any towing or rental car expenses due to this recall.

Filed Nov 24, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 50,000 miles · TX

First, to happen was I pulled out of driveway when the "brakes' warning light came on. Continued travelling, and soon became nightime driving. Was going approx. 55 MPH, when the instrument panel began to flash numerous warning lights. Then, the radio and interior lights began turning off and on. I was not able to manually turn off the radio during this time. I continued to drive to try to make it to a gas station. Then I felt hot air coming thru the vents. It was like I had on the heater, but I didnt. (nor the AC was on.) the car lost all power. The steering wheel locked. I was stranded. I was not able to put the car in neutral to move out of dangerous roadside nor was I able to put on the hazard lights, they came on but were very dim and slow flashing. All power was lost, no horn, lights...nothing. Did notice a burn smell coming from under the hood, but not sure what the cause was. I had it towed to the dealership. They stated it was an alternator/battery issue. They replaced the alternator/battery, however the airbag warning light was now on and horn no longer working. I didnt understand why the dealership didn't repair the airbag warning light and the horn. They did acknowledge these issues on my invoice yet no repairs were made. I have almost had 2 collisions since this. I was not able to sound horn to warn opposing drivers, and I still have no horn to sound. Both the airbag and horn malfunctions are hazardous and I dont understand why they didn't repair them at the deaership. ? Thank you.