2025 Dodge Charger EV: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Electrical · 2,800 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2025 Dodge Charger EV. The contact stated that while driving one more than one occasion, the brakes failed to engage, and the vehicle started to accelerate, and the brakes unintendedly activated. The message “Reduced Power” was displayed, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the failure was not yet duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,800.

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Transmission · PA

While driving, the vehicle has shifted itself out of Drive into Neutral with no input from me, causing sudden loss of propulsion. This first occurred twice in late May / early June 2026, shortly after I began driving on each occasion. I reported it in writing to the selling dealer on June 8, 2026 along with four other defects. No repair order was opened at that time. On July 9, 2026, at 1,826 miles, the vehicle failed completely in my driveway — multiple warnings including Service Charging System and Service Transmission, would not power off, would not shift out of Park, undriveable. It had to be flatbedded to the dealer. The dealer opened a STAR case with Stellantis engineering, replaced the rear drive motor assembly and the 12V battery, and performed Recall 74D (MCPA, MCPB and EVCU software updates). The vehicle was out of service 36 days, July 9 to August 14, 2026. On October 21, 2026, at approximately 2,100 miles — roughly 275 miles after that repair — the vehicle again shifted itself into Neutral while I was driving. The shifter was not touched. I squeezed the shifter button without moving it and the vehicle returned to Drive. The vehicle is on current software, both dealer-applied (Recall 74D, July 2026) and over-the-air (R5T1, October 28, 2026). The defect has recurred despite the drive motor replacement and all updates. This is an unexpected loss of propulsion while in motion and presents a serious crash risk in traffic or at highway speed. I commute approximately 50 miles per day in this vehicle.

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · UT

battery pack control module, telematic box module, brake system control module, driver and passenger door latch module, ADAS camera module. I was driving on the freeway and all of a sudden, I lost all power (limp mode), a turtle light came on the dash then alot of other lights came on. Then as I'm trying to get off the freeway, I am on my brakes and it sounds like I was throttling and the power was full force. This is definitely a safety issue.

Filed Jul 6, 2026 · Body, Electrical · NJ

While driving on Route 130 in New Jersey on 7/6/26 at around noon I encountered a heavy rain storm. During this downpour I received warning messages about the emergency hood release being activated and that the car was entering limp mode with reduced propulsion. My car slowed to a crawl, luckily everyone was going slower thanks to the heavy rain and I was able to pull over to attempt to close the hood. It took around ten tries but I was finally able to get it to shut so I could drive home safely. This has happened before after a car wash so I suspect that there is some sort of electrical issue or short causing the hood to release when exposed to water.

Filed Dec 18, 2025 · Electrical · OH

I am submitting this statement regarding a serious and life-threatening safety issue with my 2025 Dodge Charger GT EV. Since July 2025, my vehicle has experienced recurring and dangerous problems that put my life and the lives of my children at risk whenever I attempt to drive it. Timeline and Critical Safety Issues: July 2025: The vehicle began showing major operational failures, including becoming stuck in Park, dashboard malfunctions, and electronic failures, particularly after charging. These issues make the car unsafe to drive. July – November 2025: While the dealership attempted repairs, I was provided a rental vehicle to allow safe transportation. November 2025: The dealership replaced a part, and I briefly regained use of the car for two days. However, after charging, a loud knocking noise occurred, and something was ticking underneath the vehicle, forcing me to return it immediately due to safety concerns. December 2025 (Most Recent Service): The dealership returned the vehicle after performing only a hard reset. The dangerous underlying problem remains unresolved. Despite repeated repair attempts, the manufacturer has not responded to my attorney or addressed these life-threatening risks. Driving this vehicle remains extremely unsafe and puts my family in immediate danger. I am urgently requesting that the federal safety agency investigate this matter and take immediate action to address these unresolved safety defects.

Filed Aug 1, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · GA

The vehicle will display any number of warnings and then go into limp mode. The vehicle has been to the dealership 3 times to repair these issues but they have not been able to actually fix anything yet. The scariest aspect was the vehicle going into limp mode, but experiencing continued acceleration while not engaging either the accelerator or the brake pedal. There are numerous service bulletins and repair status issued by stellantis, but their dealer body does not know how to fix the cars. I feel like a stop sale should be ordered until they can get this under control. I'm also sure they won't be able to do the recall while the car is in service this time.