2011 Dodge Charger: sudden loss of power

Filed May 13, 2026 · Electrical · NE

Manufacturer failed to provide an adequate remedy for Safety Recall 17V‑435 (T36). On 09/12/2018, the dealer "inspected" the 180-AMP alternator (Part 4801833AB) and cleared it as safe. On 09/25/2019, this exact component suffered a total fatigue failure, causing a "no-start" condition and electrical collapse. Safety Risk: This vehicle is equipped with Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS). The alternator failure poses a risk of sudden loss of power steering assist and engine stall, which are the primary safety hazards identified in 17V‑435. Regulatory Issue: FCA (Stellantis) has denied reimbursement for the repair by incorrectly citing "Basic Warranty Expiration," which is a violation of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Safety recalls do not expire). Furthermore, FCA claims the part is "not covered," despite the dealer invoice identifying it as the 180-AMP unit central to the T36 recall. I am requesting an ODI review of the adequacy of the "inspection-only" remedy for this VIN.

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Electrical · 135,025 miles · CA

While I was driving on the highway the car suddenly began to lose power. I was putting on the gas but the car was slowing down so quickly that I had to pull off on the side of the road. Once I turned the engine off it would not start again.

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · IN

The car began to violently shake, misfire, and lost power while traveling at highway speeds. After being towed to the dealership I was informed that the vehicle with only 75000 miles has failed lifters and a bad camshaft.

Filed Sep 10, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 58,700 miles · OK

I was driving my vehicle straight down a city street at 36 miles per hour through an intersection light and my car began to shake really hard and the car began to drop speed on its own, I went to press the gas to acelerate and the egine light began to flash and the air conditioner started blowing really hot air and I lost all power to the vehicle.I tried to push the gas to turn off the busy street but I had no power so I had to pretty much coast to the nearest place to get out of traffice. Once I pulled over into a parking lot the car started to have a smell as if something was burning underneath the hood, at that point I put the car in park and pushed the off button, I sat a few minutes then tried to restart the car but it would not start and kept making a noise so I turned the car off got out and got my toddler out of the backseat and called my husband, he arrived about 10 minutes later and tried jump starting the car but it would not start and was making a weird noise when pushing the start button, at this point I figured the car stopped due to the alternator recall that was issued so I called my insurance company and had the vehicle towed to my local dodge dealership where I had a diagnostic done on the vehicle and was told my engine is completely burned up due to lack of oil which is not true becuase I checked the oil dipstick 2 days after it had been sitting at the dodge dealership and there was oil in the car and no oil leaks, I just had an oil change in march of this year (2018) so I believe my engine was burned up completely due to the alternator and a circut shortage cased the car to over heat and burn the engine, I need this to be investgated to see if this is secondary to the recall so that I can see if im responsible for the damages or not because now I need an entire new engine which is over $8,000 in costs.

Filed Feb 13, 2018 · Electrical · 48,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called northtown chrysler dodge jeep ram at (716) 616-3299 (located at 2020 niagara falls blvd, tonawanda, ny 14150) and was informed that he could purchase a used alternator until the parts become available. The contact agreed and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. However, while driving, a warning indicator illuminated indicating that the vehicle was losing power. All of a sudden, the contact smelled a burning odor and the vehicle stalled and lost power. The contact called northtown chrysler dodge jeep ram and was informed that a second notice would be sent when the parts were to become available, and the contact could seek reimbursement. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 7, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 93,000 miles · TX · crash

I drive a 2011 dodge charger rt my vehicle continues to loss power and when power is lost I have no power streering or brakes. I was advised my vehicle has a active recall t-36 in which the problems I'm have are a direct result of the recall. My vehicle has been in the shop multiple times at classic dodge in denton tx. The only thing classic dodge has done is replace the battery stating we had to start there and advised me fca has not sent out a fix and wont until feb 2018. I have reported to classic dodge in denton as well as my fca case manager my vehicle continues to loss power and has almost resulted in several crashes and fca has failed to resolve the problem and has stopped returning my phone calls. On 12-05-17 I was involved in a automoble crash in the charger caused by the loss in power and I ran into a tree causing vehicle structual damage.

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart so the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. Hall chrysler dodge jeep ram virginia beach (3152 virginia beach blvd, (866‑731‑2848) was contacted and informed the contact to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the vehicle was not towed to the dealer or an independent mechanic due to the tow charges. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *ln updated 7/26/18

Filed Aug 20, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 104,000 miles · IL

On the morning of 8/20 I drove 2 blocks from my house when the chattery save mode turned on accompanied by the battery light on the dash shortly after the car lost power steering and all electric components shut off and then the car shutoff and was immobile after that. I pushed the car home and the car hasn't turned over since. I disconnected the battery and used a battery charger to recharge so I can put my windows up when I reconnected the battery I put the car in run knowing the alternator was bad and pending recall. As the windows hit the closed position black smoke started coming off the alternator and I promptly disconnected the battery again completely after turning the car into off position again. The alternator continued to smoke for 5 minutes as I stared at it with fire extinguisher in hand and phone in the other with 911 dialed and ready. As the car sat in the driveway after all this I noticed a fuel smell that came from the car then I noticed a fuel leak. A constant dripping of 1or 2 drops per 5seconds. The leak comes from below the door hinges area of the passenger side rear door. I cannot find the origin but this is where it drips from. I've read that this is also a common problem but dodge or any other affiliate has recalled any fuel components and people that have changed the full fuel system tank hoses pumps everything still continue to have this issue when the vehicle is filled with gas to max capacity and the leak stops once the fuel level reaches 3/4 tanks or less.

Filed Feb 25, 2017 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · IL

Received a indicator messages stating "battery save mode" while driving. Once we made it to a stop, the vehicle began to struggle a bit. I drove it home. Thank god I did because it would not start back up, it lost power. It appears from researching the symptoms, the alternator is not strong enough to efficiently power the vehicle. I'm glad I was not on the road driving when it shut off.

Filed Feb 8, 2017 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · TX

On freeway when lights on dash all started flashing. As pulling over, I lost power steering in my car and all electronics. As soon as I put it in park my car shut off. Look up the p60 recall on 160amp altenator on chargers. I have the 180amp that did the exact same thing but is not covered under recall. This needs to be fixed as it can be a major hazard to me or others. All with not one indication my altenator was going out.

Filed Jan 17, 2017 · Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · AZ

Battery save mode message, car message came up, lost power to radio, and the car shut off. Had the alternator tested and it came back ok and replaced battery. It worked for a day and got the same message and radio shut off again.

Filed Oct 16, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 30 miles · CA

In august my car out of nowhere warned and activated itself for battery saver mode and not long after that same day the car lost all power causing me to loose total control of brakes and steering as well as unable to unlock my car to get out. Imagine the fear I had especially having my fiance and daughter in the car with me. Thankfully no collision occurred but what if? The battery died because the alternator needed power to perform itself. Why? Dodge charger r/t mopar 5.7 hemi. Autozone charged my battery and checked it for free and diagnosed it as a healthy battery. When installing the battery back I turned on my car to diagnose it with the sensor reader the engine was shaking and the belt began to smoke up and whistling loudly right away turned it off but not before getting the code p60 but my car doesn't qualify for that recall cuz its a v8.. So if I would of died then would my car been eligible cuz u guys would actually listen that all dodge with alternator 160 amp are faulty. I don't got $$ to be throwing I fixed it once and the same dashboard light keeps warning me and before it kills my alternator I charge the battery doing this every time I have to drive my car cant imagine a girl seems to know much more than the dealership mechanics or whoever decides what car qualifies for recall.