2011 Dodge Charger: jerking or lurching

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Lights, Transmission · 77,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight continued to fail after being replaced. In order for the headlights to operate correctly, the contact had to hit the headlight assembly with his hand. Upon starting the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle abruptly jerked forward. The vehicle resumed normal operation after the initial jerk movement. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Driver assistance · 99,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the traction control warning light illuminated as the rear of the vehicle started to jerk violently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CA

The contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 30 MPH, the headlamps and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle jerked. I had to apply force to the steering wheel. Car was taken to dodge dealer ship I received a call and stated that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. I replace both things and car still having same isue

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 30 MPH, the headlamps and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle jerked. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel. The contact independently diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 04/20/16

Filed Oct 21, 2014 · Electrical · 103,000 miles · OH

While driving down the highway every indicator on my vehicle dash lit up which caused some alarm and confusion for his driver. Approximately 30 seconds later, the radio completely shut off and the phone charger in my outlet proceeded to blink. The RPM indicator went up to 3 and a jerking motion ensued. I proceeded down the highway into a left turning lane so that I may get off the highway. Fortunately, my car made the turn and my destination was only about 1.5 miles further. While proceeding down a side street I noticed my headlights were out, but was luckily two houses away from my destination and coasted into the drive, noticing that I had no power. After turning off the car, I was unable to get any electrical response. All interior lights were of and the trunk would not open nor would the car lock. I plan on contacting the dealer as I have read several complaints against the 2011 dodge charger alternator.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 71,000 miles · FL

At the red light the car shut off, did not have any power, and would not start. After jump starting the car it drove for about 30 minutes more, then all of a sudden the car started malfunctioning. The radio turned off, indicator lights started blinking, steering wheel begin to lock up, and the car began jerking uncontrollably. I then called a tow truck to jumpstart the car and proceeded to go home, the car never stopped jerking and was in power saver mode. I purchased a new battery the next day. Soon after the car begin to do all the same things, jerking, indicator lights, etc. My car has absolutely no power after completely charging the battery. It cannot get towed because I am unable to place the car in neutral due to no power. This has to be a manufacturers problem with the electrical system.