Dodge Challenger brake failure problems

Filed Jun 19, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

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.

Filed Apr 6, 2023 · Brakes · MS

On several occasions while driving the vehicle would would appear to lose power and the front wheels would shake. After turning off the engine and restarting the car the problem resolved itself. It was taken to the dealership and they said they could not replicate the problem. Two days ago it did the same thing along with the passenger side front wheel heating and smoking. It was towed to the dealership again. The technician called to say that when he got into the car the brake pedal went to the floor and wanted to know if happened the day before. He was advised the pedal was fine and the brakes were stopping the vehicle. He said the brakes were worn down and the entire brake system needed replacement. There was no issue reported with the brakes on the previous inspection at the dealership in December 2022.

Filed Mar 24, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · 61,000 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while her husband was driving out of the driveway at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated and drove for approximately 3/4's of a mile downhill. The driver stated that the brakes failed to slow the vehicle. Additionally, the driver was unable to shift gears to slow the vehicle. The contact stated that her husband was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into some trees. The air bags deployed. The contact stated that her husband sustained bruises and scratches to his left arm and also sustained injuries to his back and neck. The driver was taken to the hospital by ambulance to seek medical attention. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed since the failure occurred on a private road. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed, nor repaired. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · Brakes · 25,367 miles · GA

This car is not frequently driven and serves as a sports car only, not a commuter, it only has 025,379 miles on it. It's a six speed manual trans with clutch pedal. While driving the car noticed what felt like brakes (all of them) dragging, increasing the load against the clutch and throttle. Not extremely but enough to notice. This seemed to be getting worse and I was concerned about a malfunction with computer override features like "hill-assist" and "stability control", both I generally switch off. After about 20 minutes of driving slow surface street speeds, stop & go, I came to a stop sign and the brake pedal went to the floor. The car did slowly stop. I was "on alert" and was using the gears to slow anticipating a possible failure. We were going to dinner and after about 4 more pedal to floor stops, it was parked for just over an hour and regained it's brake pedal pressure after sitting. I cautiously drove straight home. There were no warning lights on the dash of any type at anytime. I think this indicates some computer or other system failure connected with this. Conditions were a 90 plus degree day with the A/C-on. Things seemed hot under the hood and around the master cylinder and reservoir when I first parked for that hour. Other than "no warnings", the other significant fact is, neither of us smelled overheated brake materials as you typically would. This I find really odd because if it wasn't the brakes dragging on the car, why did they fail and go to the floor "while hot" ? As it is my habit at all times, I pulled the parking brake release a lot, assuring it was off through this. It's in working order and holds the car when I pressed it's pedal down, clicking and locking it to do so. I know of others who have had weird brake failures with other year model challengers. Please check on this ! Thank you for your time.

Filed Jun 7, 2019 · Brakes · 41,327 miles · GA

The following occurred during normal driving conditions over a period of two weeks with warning lights on: vehicle displayed ABS and traction control warning lights simultaneously. Then suddenly the car, an automatic transmission, would not shift out of first gear. Local dealership service dept stated the computer sensed brake malfunction and caused a "limp mode" causing the transmission not to shift. This is so the car would not reach normal speeds because the brakes were malfunctioning. Dealer shop reports speed sensors on brakes failed due to excessive heat. This is odd because invoice reports the rear sensors failed when normally the majority of braking, producing heat, is from the front brakes. Resulting repairs included replacing both front rotors and left front caliper and both rear speed sensors, and flushing fluid all due to excessive heat. This is a contradiction that they report the rear speed sensors failed. Perhaps a clerical error. All is documented on ed volyes chrysler dodge dealership service invoice # 883127, in marietta, ga. Searching the internet shows numerous brake failure stories due to speed sensors in this make and model car. Some are easily "near death experiences". I can only hope they filed the federal safety agency reports as well. Final systems failure occurred on may 27th. We've had lengthy experience with much older antilock cars of other makes with no hint of failure like this ! I fail to see why a critical failure such as this would be acceptable on any safety standards.

Filed Dec 30, 2018 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · FL

Steel brake lines rusted through and dumped all brake fluid resulting in total brake failure.... Was parking the vehicle when line failed thank god...

Filed Dec 5, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 10,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge challenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. Also, whenever the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes made a squeaking noise as if they were prematurely wearing. The contact stated that the brakes failed to stop the vehicle in a timely manner. The vehicle also made a clunking noise as if metal were touching whenever the gears were shifted from park to drive and vice versa, as well as whenever the contact drove downhill. The contact took the vehicle to poway chrysler jeep dodge ram (13811 poway road, poway, ca 92064; 858‑218‑2213) where it was diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case numbers: 30285247 and 31041577. The manufacturer also sent an investigator to view the brakes. The investigator stated that the brakes were not in need of repair. The contact returned the vehicle to the poway dodge regarding the transmission, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the transmission failure and opened case numbers: 32657810 and 32920890. The failure was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the same poway dodge dealer regarding the air bag warning sensor, but they did not diagnose the failure. The brake pads and rotors were replaced twice, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired for the transmission and the air bag warning indicator failures. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed May 6, 2017 · Electrical · 4,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tracktion light came on(little car with tire tracks) then dead, won't hold a charge.excact same thing is happing to thousands. Alternator replaced @ dodge/$1,000. There's a recall, (p60) 2011-2014/dodge challenger's the alternater 160 amp is defective! So why did I have to pay???? Because (they) are only replacing them on 3.6 l engines not 5.7 l like mine!so I guess it's only defective when u have a smaller engine? I paid more$ for my engine so I guess they think a defective alternator is going to some how work? Well it dosnt! My question is did they put the new and improved alternator on mine? Or do I just have to pray this one dosnt go out again, on the freeway again and cause a huge accident! Ever been coming down the grapevine at 70 MPH and your car goes dead? No steering no brakes, it's like an e ticket ride at disneyland😳so if u buy a challenger make sure u get 3.6l because they replace the defective alternator for free! If you don't cause an accident first! No one seems to b worried about this, but if u own a challenger be careful....... I can't really answer the questions on form, they are yes and no,,,,,,,,, this whole thing is very grey.

Filed May 3, 2017 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · CA

Tracktion control light came on, I pulled into my driveway. Thank god because when I tried to start it about 5 min. Later it was dead. Would not hold a charge, could not jump start it , had it towed to haddad dodge. Next morning they called and said it is the alternater and it's $1000😳so I asked if that's all that's wrong because I know there were burned out fuses and I would think I would need a new battery . He said I would have to pay for the alternater before he could check to see if anything else was wrong,hmmmmmm I've checked the dodge blog and I can't count how many people have had the excact same thing happen to there challengers! I guess there going to wait till one of us gets killed before they do a recall on what ever is causing this to happen,because if ur on the freeway and it dies it's no fun at 70 with no brakes and no steering!,, I was actually rear ended at a stop light 6 months ago, maybe that had something to do with, because I have had one thing after another go wrong with this car since the accident. But if u ask anyone in this hillbilly town I live in, the reck had nothing to do with any of the problems my cars having! Coman since tells me it has everything to do with it, since my car was perfect since the day I got it! Not one problem ever, till that idiot hit me, but this town is full of men that know everything about everything 😏

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Brakes · 6,730 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the front driver side brakes failed to engage. In addition, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the brakes when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown location where unknown parts were replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,730. The VIN was not available.