ABS control module failure resulting in no ABS brakes , traction control or ESP
Dodge Challenger abs comes on
68 of the 1,695 owner complaints about the Dodge Challenger describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 2011 model year.
- owner complaints
- 68
- worst model year
- 2011
- typical repair cost reported
- $900
- typical mileage
- 47,074
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 13Loss of power 9Won't start 6Whining noise 6Power steering loss 5Check engine light 5Fire or smoke 4Brake failure 4
What owners say
The ABS system has failed on my 2014 Dodge Challenger SXT and has caused major electrical issues within the vehicle. The ABS part/computer module (part number 68210118AB) has been on back order for months with no estimate of when the part will be available from a Dodge/Chrysler/Ram/Jeep dealership. I have been without my vehicle for 4 months because nobody has this part available. This is a major issue affecting many vehicles under Dodge/Chrysler/Ram/Jeep. My safety was at risk because while I was driving the vehicle, every single light on my dashboard appeared and my brakes stopped working. Thankfully I was leaving my neighborhood and was only going 15MPH. The key fob is not detectable, the windows will not roll up, and the vehicle cannot hold a charge while in drive. There was an ABS warning lamp on prior to this all happening.
ABS Module Failure. All repair parts discontinued from 2008-2014 for Manual Transmissions. Safety issue will not allow operations of Anti lock brakes
I was driving on the interstate and the ACC/FCW light came on.Then soon after The ABS light came on then the power steering system failed causing the steering wheel to lock while I was driving.I turned my car off in the emergency lane and restarted the car.All of them light when off but then the airbag warning light came on.
The back up camera cuts on and off and doesn’t work most of the time and then my abs and traction control light comes on and off
Fluctuating Speedometer dropping from driving speed to zero once the engine warms up. Especially bad at highway speed. When speedometer drops suddenly the brake light, ABS light and driver seat belt warning light flash on then off. Also hear a clicking noise from the gear shift when the speedometer fluctuates. Issue has been continual since beginning in January.
ABS light is on airbag light is on traction control won't come back on
The brake pedal on this vehicle goes to the floor when braking on gravel roads. It returns functioning after pumping the pedal. The dodge dealership in lake havasu city, az has had the vehicle twice for a week or two and last week told us that these vehicles should not be driven on dirt roads because the dust gets on the ABS sensor and can cause this problem. This car has been driven on this same road for several years and has just started doing this in the last year. The dodge dealership has not been able to duplicate the problem, so they are saying there is nothing wrong. I paid them to change the master cylinder on the first visit to the dealership because I have experienced similar problems caused by the master cylinder in the past. Of course this was before ABS and cars becoming so complicated that I can no longer work on them. Changing the master cylinder did have an effect on the problem, but it did not cure it. I believe this is a potentially dangerous problem and I am concerned that dodge has not taken this problem as seriously as they should. The first case number that dodge gave me was 79023033. They were supposed to send a technician to the dealership to help, but I don't know if that happened. The second case number is 79309555. They said we could take it to other dealerships for a second opinion at our expense which of course will be extremely expensive. Thank you for any help you can give.
Both my 2015 challengers have the same dash lights on traction control,ABS, and brake light. Happened with vehicle with VIN [xxx] first and beginning of that year and around may same lights came on in my other 2015 challenger and then battery light started to go on and off then finally just stayed on so I changed battery and nothing changed but power is being used somewhere and voltage stays around 13.0 and some other issues with GPS and compass ill be heading straight north and it will just keep changing north south east west and my GPS will show my car glitching back and forth on screen haven't been able to get either car to dealer cause don't have a spare car at the moment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge challenger. -the anti-lock braking function did not work.warning indicator illuminated. -no pulsating when brakes were applied ( wet pavement ) -ABS ( anti-lock brake system -the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, attempted to slow down to merge on to a highway ( wt ground ), the brake pedal did not pulsate and traveled almost to the floor. The vehicle finally stopped and was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1900.
Related recalls
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.
Recall number 24V112000 · Recall details
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles. An incompatible front wheel and brake package was installed and may allow the front tire to contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage.
- Risk
- A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wheels and inspect and replace the front tires, as necessary. In addition, dealers will inspect the wheel alignment, adjusting it if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB0.
Recall number 19V758000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Challenger abs
Why does the abs come on in the Dodge Challenger?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, sudden loss of power and won't start.
Which Dodge Challenger years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2011 (23 complaints), 2012 (17 complaints) and 2010 (8 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the Dodge Challenger?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $900 (median of 10 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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