2011 Dodge Charger: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 89,999 miles · CA

On 8/24 I was driving about 30 MPH when my car started cutting out. The radio went off, my engine died and my steering locked. I almost hit a pedestrian and what could have been a few cars but I was able to avoid it. I stopped and was able to start my car to get it to the side of the road. I had it towed home, next day I had it towed to momentum dodge because I looked online and had 3 recalls, door handles, headlights and I don't know the 3rd one. I was hoping it was the problem. It was not. I then had my car towed to another shop who verified my alternator is out. As of now the only place I can the find the alternator is, of course, the dodge dealer which I cannot afford.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · GA · fire

Driving and the car started to make a humming sound from the engine. Then out of nowhere car started to blow hot air, the radio went off, "battery safe mode" was on the screen and I could start to smell smoke. I pulled over and tried to figure out what was going on. I was directed to go to either an auto store or the dealership to get a diagnostic ran. I cautiously drove the car (only going about 20 MPH tops) to an auto store. They ran a diagnostic and I was told the alternator was shot and that I was the 3rd person this week that had the same issue. I drove my car less than a mile home and the moment that I turned into my apartment complex the car just shut off and smoke was billowing from under the hood. The next day when I tried to turn the car on to get it on the tow truck, the automatic doors wouldn't unlock- the whole car was completely dead! From reading multiple post I'm not sure why dodge hasn't issued a recall for this. I clearly am not the only one experiencing this pricey issue for such a newer car. I'm just glad all this happened when I was on side streets and not going at a high rate of speed and my child was not in the car with me or else this could be a different story!

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the air conditioner failed and the windows and doors would not open. In addition, the speedometer malfunctioned and all of the warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred two occasions. The second time the failure occurred the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 9, 2014 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · CA · crash · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while braking to a stop, the vehicle started smoking as all of the lights on the instrument panel and dashboard started to flicker. The contact then crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries. The contact and several child passengers became locked into the vehicle for several minutes due to the door locks failing. The door was opened after multiple attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the battery and alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. Kmj

Filed Dec 5, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 59,000 miles · VA

My low beam headlights have went out over 5 times this year. I replaced the light at my expense every time. I took my car to a car shop to have the headlights replaced only to find out the bulb harnesses were burnt up. I took my car to the dealer to have the burnt up bulb harnesses replaced because that's what the remedy is and I was told my car could not be fixed with out payment. They stated that the recall was for a different car. My VIN # only showed the ABS/ESC, door handle, and airbag harness needed to be replaced. From the look of it other people are having this same issue. Chrysler needs to be held accountable to correct this issue. The issue occurred due to the ABS/ESC system which was recalled.

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 1,944 miles · PA

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.

Filed Mar 9, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 350 miles · AR

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.

Filed Jan 14, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · 15,990 miles · NJ

Safety concerns that effect vehicle control, egress and value. Steering has loud grinding sound and becomes hard to turn. Uconnect and electrical occasional problems; trunk opens by itself, you can hear the relay click and release the trunk, door handles do not unlock the car, airbag light comes on and goes off after restarting, uconnect control touch screen not functioning, dash lights stay on even when the car is locked and all other lights off.

Filed Sep 15, 2011 · Locks · 7,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the keyless entry system did not work at times on the front driver side door and the vehicle would sporadically lock itself. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times, but the failure persisted. The door handle was replaced once and a software upgrade was performed twice to no avail. The dealer was not able to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2011 · Locks · 3,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated the front exterior driver and passenger side doors would not lock or unlock with the keyless remote entry activated. Both doors were manually locked and unlocked with a key. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the door lock sensor was damaged as a result to water. The technician stated there was not a remedy for the defect. The approximate failure mileage was less than 3,000.