Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the headlights suddenly failed to illuminate. The contact noticed that the bulb harness connector was burned. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) but stated that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight suddenly failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the bulb harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Updated 03/31/14
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH the headlight were activated, the suddenly the passenger's side low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed that the headlight wiring harness overheated and would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v042000 (electrical system , exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. Js
On my daily routine home, out of the blue, my ESC light comes on. Immediately im concerned and notice some loss of power. No less than a minute later my ABS light comes on as well! So I pull over and shut off the car and then cut it back on, no luck. The car starts but the engine won't cut on and both lights are still on. So I cut it off again and wait a few then attempt to cut it on again and it gets worse! The car reads "no key detected" and then completely shuts off. So I immediately assume the battery is dead and call my brother for a jump. He comes and jumps me and no success. The driver info still reads "no key detected". So now im left wondering what's gone wrong. I had it towed to the dealership for service and notice that this vehicle has already been serviced for an ESC/ABS light recall back in may of 2012. So this leads me to believe that this is a serious electrical issue. Like some other owners I too also have a burnt out passenger side headlights wiring and definitely expressed my concerns if that could be causing an uneven power distribution. Its so disappointing. This is the second time in 3 months my car has been brought in for major service. Frankly I no longer feel confident behind the wheel of my vehicle. Winter is fast approaching and don't want to get stuck on the side of the road with no power and no heat. Minor issues are one thing but major issues on a late model car is alarming. Im certainly not happy and really am at the tipping point of surrendering this vehicle. At this point what else am I to do?!
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while parked, the battery saver mode light illuminated. The contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the technician stated that the alternator and battery would have to be replaced. The vehicle was included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v042000 (electrical system, exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and was previously repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Low beam headlight on driver side failed to illuminate. While replacing the bulb, a visual inspection indicated the connector had overheated and the electrical connection had become loose. The dealer was contacted to see if a recall had addressed this issue. They advised the recall only affect police cruiser and this car was not identified as a recall. The dealer indicated the repair solution would be to replace the entire electrical harness. Currently the vehicle has not been repaired. Based on other complaints regarding this same issue the current recall:the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v197000 should be extended to include passenger cars as well as the police cruisers. In addition dealer should check the high beam connectors as well to avoid potential safety issues of complete failure or fire while driving.
I purchase my car 9 months ago never had a problem until I took it to a dealer to get the 2 recalls fix after a week my car wouldn't turn on call them the steering wheel light show up engine light and ABS too said it was the battery that dead but they charge and it was fine week later my car steering wheel lock couldn't brake because got lock too call the dealer show same lights steering ABS engine lights too now they saying my hd lights was the cause for the computer to mess up call the guy who install them explain to them couldn't been the lightshe install a rely which does has any contact the cable with the computer they told me will late me know the next day still waiting for them to call me also a friend had problem too with the computer dealer try to charge him he got a lawyer dealer end up paying for everything they want to charge me 2700 for something that is not my problem hd lights been on my car for 9 months got them same day I purchase my car never had a problem until dealer put hands on it I ask different locations that put hd lights for cars like mines they said if the hd lights were install wrong it takes 3 to a week for the computer to shot down lock everything on the car no way to drive it but my car doesn't do that it turn ons only problem the steering wheel locks and brakes too sometimes wont turn on but it takes an hour and it turns but same problem the car already had a electrical problem is just dealer doesn't want to paid and looks for any excuse to make customer paid but im right everything is on file plus got proof too people that has experience on light all said same to me.
I tried to make a quick stop and the vehicle would not stop. My anti-lock brake system did not work I crashed and the airbags did not deploy.
This is the third time that all the idiot lights on the dashboard come on and then we proceed to lose the power steering and brakes. Chrysler's lemon law division states that they will fix it and that my issue is not a lemon law case. I simply have requested them to take the car back and have their engineering department take it apart to find out what is going on with I and to give me a new vehicle. Each of the three times this has occurred, we have been extremely fortunate to be in a parking lot only traveling a couple miles per hour. This issue was suppose to have been resolved already and has not apparently. I no longer trust my safety and life nor the safety and well being of others on the road if I were to drive this car again. The only remedies that are acceptable to me are to remove all the electrical wiring and computers and replace them with new or to exchange the vehicle. I fear for my safety with this car. Please note that I also have a 2011 chrysler 300c that has been fine with no major issues.
First issue(s) occured in may of 2011 and have continued to date. Over 25 visits to 2 dealerships for fixes, and no one can get a fix on it. First, it was the passive entry door handles, which have occurred 5 times and 5 fixes since last year. Second issue was the power shutdown for the car, 3 dead batteries, and several issues concerning the uconnect system shutting down during driving. There has been a relentless amount of suspension and braking issues occurring. The issues include having to replace warped rotors, uneven balding tires(twice now), ABS failing and traction control failing, uneven door seams, flaking and chipping paint(especially between body panels), and now brakes again grinding sideways in the calipers. There has been so many issues, that I had to contact a lawyer, which is now presently on it's 97th day of submittal to get this vehicle rectified. I've also had the vehicle in the chrysler star customer satisifaction program since jan. Of 2012 at 8,012 miles and they were not able to warranty the rotor issue, which has forced us to have the rotors changed it at another service, not being a dodge dealer. The car is currently being looked at for bad sway bar link bushings and several other bushings showing dry rot prematurely. I've also experienced the trunk poping open in mid driving, which has been the only thing besides the 5th door handle replacement that has worked since purchasing it. Recently, the cars transmission would not shift out of 2nd gear and was forced to pull over and restart it on a major highway.
The first week I got my car the brake light came on while I was driving. My car was ordered for me and took a little over two months to be delivered. The brake light comes on, flashes and then goes off at unpredictable times. I have taken it to the dealer 4 times but they never put that complaint on my sheet. They keep saying the computer isn't showing anything wrong. I also had a problem with the car keyless entries not working, they replaced the door handles and now they work. The car has also locked me out on three separate occasions. Once with my 1 year old son inside and the key was inside as well, had to jimmy door to get in. Also my seatbelt sticks. If I drive over 20 minutes I have to unlock lock and unlock again to get my seatbelt to open.
Driving at 70mph speed limit,a car came over into my lane,and I had to slow down. I then pushed down on the accelerator to get back up to speed,and nothing. There was no acceleration at all,even after I kept pushing on the peddle. I had to take a fast look behind me,and go across 3 lanes of traffic,all going 70mph and more,to get the car to the right side of the road. We were lucky the 4 of us were not killed. The car went down to below 30mph,even though I kept pushing on the gas. Then it took off. This happened 2 times,and not quit so bad a few other times. We were on a 1 month trip,and when we left the car had just over 6,000 miles on it,and was 6 months old. When we got home it was 7 months old with 12,000 miles on it. At one point chrysler corp.told me it fits into the car buy back replacement program. They did not help me.I got a 2012 charger because I did not trust the 2011. It could kill someone. They say the car is fixed,but I am not going to risk my family's life on it. Has there been any other cars with this problem,of no acceleration? Is it a problem with the multiple displacement system? Sounds like it. Thank you for your help. It sounds like chrysler corp.just dose not believe me,that there is no acceleration. Parts replaced were,hydraulic-tappets,multiple displacement solenoid,head gasket,sparkplugs,oil&filter.
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