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2010 Dodge Charger electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to (fairway ford inc 444 us-117, burgaw, nc 28425) but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the key fell out of the ignition switch and caused the vehicle to shut off. Also, the vehicle would not immediately start when turning the ignition switch. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and an unknown dealer were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 180,000.
While driving on a 2 lane highway with traffic behind me, the car shuts down and I lose power while driving. The steering wheel locked up making it very difficult to turn. I pressed the gas repeatedly and nothing happened. Cars behind me were blowing but there wasn't much I could do. The car was slowing down anyway so I pressed the brake and they worked so I struggled like crazy to turn the steering wheel and was able to put the car into a church driveway. Thank god the brakes worked or it could've been ugly. I tried starting the car but it wouldn't do anything but act like it wanted to start. It wasn't a clicking it was more like a winding noise like a ruuu ruuu ruuu. I tried to start it again and it made the same noise but it sounded worse. I had to have the car towed to my home because there wasn't a repair shop opened that late. I'm going to call a mechanic to see what the issue might be. This is not the first time this has happened to me. It happened two in april and three times in may of this year but it started back up. I wasn't so lucky this time. The last time it happened I replaced the alternator and the battery and I had not had any problems since doing that. I took it in to have it checked and it was placed on a machine and no codes would show up but the guy recommended I replace the alternator and the battery, and I did. Dodge really needs to do something asap. This [xxx] is ridiculous. It happened to me when I was on the interstate and on the highway. Hopefully this doesn't happen with an inexperienced driver or someone in a really high traffic area because someone could get injured or killed. I guess that's what they're waiting on to fix the problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I cannot get my key out after starting the car. Dodge dealer said I need a new steering wheel system part no. 5057552ad which cost $5,163.34. The part that is bad is the steering wheel module part no. 68040075aa. My question is why the steering wheel module part has not been recalled?
My key will not come out of the ignition after running the car. I have to pull out the fuse #8 in the trunk and I hear a click and it resets and then I can get the key out of the ignition turning it to the left.
Safety recall k08. Wireless ignition node key falls out of ignition, car keeps running, can't shut off unless disconnect battery. Car also shuts off by itself at times in the middle of traffic. Purchased car about two years ago. Dealer wants to charge $1250 to fix it because car not showing any open recalls. May have been fixed one time before we purchased it but it is doing exactly what recall problem is right now. Not sure if it was ever taken care of.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. When the vehicle was started and the accelerator pedal was depressed, an abnormal winding noise was heard and the battery warning indicator illuminated. Also, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Recently I have changed the battery, alternator, and now the car is at the dealership and they changed some type of module that reads the keys, first they stated the fuse box in the trunk was the problem. They installed a new fuse box and they then stated that was not the problem. Next is when they replaced the module that reads the keys, and then they stated that all the fuses were blown and there had to be a power surge there was not. I don't understand why they didn't see the blown fuses when they started this whole process. Also, they stated that there is a recall on 2010 dodge chargers with the module that controls the keys however my car was 10 days outside of the build date to qualify. What is going and why would my car be outside the build date? They stated that they don't know what the issue is now. The official dodge dealership has my car and they don't know what the issue is.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While operating the vehicle, the engine suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the alternator and the starter, but the failure continued. Thomas dodge (9604 indianapolis blvd, highland, in) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Altenator makes a whining noise while driving and then within 2 to 3 minutes the battery indicator light comes on then there is an immediate burning smell.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that the wireless ignition node would occasionally fail to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to garber automall (3360 u.s. 17, green cove springs, fl 32043, (904) 264-2442) and they acknowledged the failure, but there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While driving and making a left turn into a service area, the vehicle turned off. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to keffer chrysler jeep dodge ram (located at 8214 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (704) 532-1050) where it was diagnosed that the battery, power train control module, and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. When the vehicle was powered off, the key failed to release from the ignition switch. In order to release the key, the contact had to jiggle the key numerous times. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The approximate failure mileage was 205,983.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. When the contact attempted to turn the ignition key in either direction, the vehicle failed to operate. The vehicle was able to start after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (rydell chevrolet, 1325 e san marnan dr., waterloo, ia 50702, (319) 493-3123), but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then taken to dan deery chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (3900 alexandra dr, waterloo, ia 50702, (319) 233-5000) where it was diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 91,200.
Electrical system: ignition module when parked, as I turn the key/ignition to turn off the car the key comes out but the car continue to run. As I`m driving, I`m able to turn the key and pull it out of the ignition while still driving. I read that this was a issue posted back on 8/23/2010 (#10v200000).
The battery light comes on when vehicle after vehicle is running for about 20 minutes .
Wife was driving charger when the gauges, radio, AC went hay wire and a few seconds later the car just died in heavy traffic and would not start back. Had car was towed and very costly as she was far from home. From what I could find online it sounded like the battery or alternator, removed both and had them tested and both are in good working order. Charged battery up and car started right up so we test from it. While driving it only a few miles we noticed that there is a strange new whining noise coming from under there hood, esp/ tration control lights came on and car died again charged battery again and it started right up again however we are reluctant to drive it again due to this issue. Sounds like alot of people in online forums are having this same issue, but yet no recalls or fix's for whatever the issue is
The diodes in my alternator have gone bad and drained the battery. There are recalls for this on other the other sized engine and seems to be all previous years, but mine was skipped and now it has happened to mine
There needs be a recall for the 2010 dodge charger sxt. While driving home on the interstate, just as I'm merging on to my exit, the car shuts completely down while in motion during traffic. I had no idea that it had completely stalled until I tried to give it gas and turn the steering wheel as I was going into to a curve with cars in front of me and behind. Had to fight like [xxx] to turn the wheel and use the brakes to bring the car to a complete stop. I tried to start the engine with no success. It kept turning over making a "ru rur rur rur rur" sound which was accompanied by the smell of wires burning and a red lightning bolt that appeared on the dash. Tried to start again, it became worse. Had to have the car towed to repair shop to see what the issue is. Have not heard anything yet. Called dealership to see if they could shed some light on the subject, they reluctantly declined to do so in every way possible. The dealership I took it said they could not find the problem and suggested that it is not their problem. Dodge needs to do something asap. This [xxx] is going to get somebody killed if a recall is not issued. I'm sure I'm not the only one with this problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to crank on several occasions and the battery was drained. The battery and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto center where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 164,000.
Driving home and battery light came on and immediately following the car killed on me mid-rush hour on a very busy street between 3:00pm to 6:00pm out of no where. I had help to get it off the main road and asked for a jump start the car started up and ten minutes into the battery light came on again and the car killed. Called a tow man due to the risk level of not knowing when the car will kill again and most importantly where if I did the jump started again. Replaced the alternator/battery but issue remains with battery light coming on and shortly after car kills. A slight difference is the replaced battery allowed car to remain driven longer before it kills. Battery light comes on two to four minutes later car kills. (replaced battery) battery light comes on fifteen/twenty minutes later car kill.
While driving down the road all the park reverse neutral and drive lights started having flashing squares around them and a 8 appeared at the end of them. Then the transmission started getting stuck at high speed and nearly made me loose control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact was able to move the shifter while the vehicle was off. Also, the vehicle could be started without the use of a key. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node module failed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls and the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v200000(electrical system), although the contact referenced it as a possible explanation. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
The PCM - power-train control module fail, causing the motor to rock and jerk perfidiously from side to side as if your tire on the right side is on a flat and while driving down the freeway. Can stop are stall out at anytime with out you being aware. It happen while in motion and trying to park it.
Alternator/battery/electrical. Have had issues with battery for years. Constantly have had batteries replaced and/or tested and recharged. Purchased the car from dealership 12/11. Last battery replacement august 2017. October 2017 have had three jump starts. 10/14/17 received a jump start and was driving the 20 minutes to recharge battery thinking it was the battery issue again. Car began making noise so parked it and lifted hood to check the engine compartment. Noise got louder and then got back in the car. Car began making noises again and the battery light came on and the car engine turned off and wouldn't turn back over. Luckily made it back to a parking garage. Contacted chrysler on 10/15/17. Car manufactured 8/10 which is during their recall period for vehicles with alternator issues. They advised I go to a dealership to have the car inspected and follow up with them.
Car shut off on me while going down interstate 70 miles and hour left lane passing traffic, no power steering, brakes. Thankfully a trucker saw my distress and let me over to get off interstate. This could have caused serious accident and bodily injury as air bags would not have deployed either. Would not restart had to have towed, starter replaced, not the issue. Upon research it appears this has happened with several chargers and other models produced by chrysler. Appears to be a win module issue but no recalls only for the t& c . Win module is being replaced at a hearty price. Something needs to be looked into this situation as the win module is being used in newer models. And this random shutting off is a huge safety issue put appears to just keep getting pushed aside. Will have repair bills available once completed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While pulling into a parking lot, there was an odor of burning wires that emitted into the vents of the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke under the hood and from the alternator. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. In addition, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The ABS and the battery warning indicator illuminated. A few minutes later, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The ABS indicator illuminated without warning and the vehicle completely lost power. The contact stated that the vehicle was also severely rusted and corroded underneath the steering wheel panel, which created an unbearable odor inside the vehicle. The odor created a breathing issue for the contact, which required medical attention. Jeep, dodge, ram of ontario, california was made aware of the failure and replaced the motor and alternator, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty coverage and the rust odor would not be covered. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the dealer. The contact purchased a three year power train warranty from a third party, but the warranty was not honored by the dealer due to a 7 year warranty expiration date. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000. The VIN was not available.
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