2012 Dodge Challenger: won't start

Filed Oct 16, 2018 · 104,800 miles · CA

Takata recall. On my 2012 dodge challenger srt8 model with the automatic 6.4l v8 engine the alternator just randomly short circuited while I was driving. Luckily I was driving very slowly at that momemt when it inicially occurred. I was on a residencial street then the vehicle just completely shut down. The dashboard lights all started to flash aswell as the stereo monitor was flashing very akwardly. The vehicle no longer turned on & had to be manually placed into neutral to be pushed home. The vehicle will not start even with a jump. If the battery gets charged up independently disconnected from the vehicle it will only give it enough power to start up for just a moment. It has be determined by the delearship that it is the alternator. I came across a public forum that some dodge challenger models from years 2011 to 2014 have had the alternator recalled, but this VIN has not been associated with that recall. I have a strong feeling that it should be. Especially since this happened just as described for the models that have had this recall. Alternator without warning has failed on the vehicle.

Filed May 31, 2018 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · CA

Totally integrated power control module - car would randomly not start over the last 2 years while being in on off position. The car would be turned off and I would get in to start it, the car cranks but does not start. It just gets stuck. I would have to sit and wait, keep trying to start the car with the fob and with the key inserted until it finally starts again. No pattern or anything, car just leaves me staranded after two years of not having a reliable car, I was told I needed to replace it for $1000.00 - I only have 38k miles and have to replace this in my car. This is a known issue with these cars and should be recalled, I should not have to pay for bad quality.

Filed Jun 8, 2017 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · TN

Smart windows just begin opening and closing on their own. Windows will be down/wide open after sitting with car completely off all night leaving car unsecure to be stolen or vandalized, even leaving battery dead where car will not start. Windows also move up and down while driving on their own. This is a serious problem!

Filed Apr 14, 2017 · Electrical · 45,790 miles · KY

The vehicle lost complete power while driving, was told it was the alternator (which was recalled). I had that fixed and a couple days after that both windows started to malfunction. They go down about a quarter inch by themselves while the car is not running and while driving. It completely drains my battery and the vehicle won't start without a jumper box or jumper cables (every time I turn it off.) I've taken the vehicle to frank shoop twice and they can't tell me what's wrong with it or have yet to fix it. Now it's starting to stall while driving and the horn continues to honk without being prompted, the battery has to die before the horn stops. The radio hasn't worked since the alternator was fixed. This vehicle only had 32,000 when I purchased it and has been nothing but trouble since.

Filed Feb 6, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 42,242 miles · FL

Alternator failure (documented recall) caused the vehicle to stall and lose all power. Lucky this was at low speed on a surface street vs. Highway speed and interstate. Was able to coast vehicle to a side street however blocking one lane of travel. Vehicle would not start nor shift to neutral and the hazard lights would not function it was completely dead. Had vehicle towed to dealer for repair. Dealer installed a new alternator subject to the same recall and stated that the proper replacement is on back order as well refused to pay towing (cost incurred due to a failed component under recall) stated they were doing us a favor by not having to pay for the repair and providing a rental car. This is a serious issue that will cause a crash and or fatality if this happens at highway speed or on any busy thoroughfare. It is unacceptable to replace a failed part with another part subject to the same recall. Another solution needs to be available other than subjecting owners of these vehicles to continued serious safety risk while awaiting back ordered parts.there are alternate replacements that could be obtained by dodge vs. Having the oem of the alternator cover the entire recall cost. This is a dodge issue to its consumers however dodge pursues recouping its costs is its own issue. They are blatantly putting cost above safety and not accommodating owners to defer cost. Keeping a vehicle in operation with this serious of an issue will be disastrous at some point. Many owners have no alternative but to operate the vehicles with the issue given their financial situation. Impacted owners should have costs of mitigating the risk such as a long term rental car deferred by dodge while awaiting an appropriate repair/replacement of the recalled part given the seriousness of the safety risks involved. *tr updated 3/31/16

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 75,000 miles · NY

I was driving along the road and approached a set of lights to make a left turn. While making the left turn, my ABS brake light and traction light started flickering, the interior instrument lights turned off, my sunroof and windows secured itself, my nav system shut off and the vehicle appeared to be failing. After pulling into a gas station and parking the vehicle, I shut the vehicle off and after a few seconds, turn the ignition on. The vehicle would not start up so towed it to the dealership. After the dealership completed some diagnostic testing, they advised me that my alternator was defective as well as my battery and both would require replacement. My vehicle has approximately 75,000kms and it is very difficult for me to understand that a 2 year old vehicle requires a replacement alternator and battery with very little mileage. Most batteries on the market typically have 3 to 5 year warranties and most alternators usually require replacement at 130,000 to 160,000kms. The repair cost $1,125 (cad). I am deeply disappointed with the quality of the components with my chrysler as well as trifling issues I?ve had with my dodge challenger. I would be very reluctant to purchase another chrysler/dodge vehicle ever again.

Filed Oct 12, 2014 · Electrical · 36,250 miles · CA

Pushed start, car sputtered, and then turned off. Pushed start again and car turned on normally. After about 10 minutes all the icons in the instrument panel lit up, gauges fluctuated wildly, and the stereo turned off. Parked it and it wouldn't start anymore, couldn't even roll up the windows. Warranty had just expired so I made the $600 repair myself.