Low battery indicator turned on and a minute later the car just came to a stall and smoke and burning odor was coming from under the hood and the car would not start, could not lock the doors nor put the car in neutral to move it to the side of the road had to wait for about two hours for a tow truck to tow the car to my house.
2012 Dodge Charger electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the battery saver mode warning lamp illuminated. The dealer stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the battery saver mode warning lamp illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. In addition, the engine stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Driving to work when all of a sudden the message of "battery saver mode" appeared on my message screen. After that happened, I noticed a whistling noise followed by the radio going out and air conditioning stopped blowing. Then all of the sensors started going off in the dashboard; traction control, ABS, check engine, and seatbelt. I tried to give my dodge charger 2012 sxt some gas so that I can get off the road, but that cuased the RPM's to rev up to over 7 and other gauges did the same thing at the same time. Luckily I was able to coast into a gas station since that is where my charger completely stopped!! Nothing would turn on and car wasn't moving!! After calling for a tow truck, I looked up these errors for 2012 dodge chargers and there a lot of them!! The estimate to replace the alternator and battery was over $800!!! Who has that money just laying around for rainy days?!?!? Dodge knows it has this problem as you can find the recalls for it, bit only if the VIN# matches. Otherwise you pay out of your own pocket. I am so infuriated right now!! I will never buy another chrysler vehicle again!! My 2012 charger only has 57,000 miles and the alternator goes!!! This is not right nor should it be accepted!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the ABS light remained illuminated. The contact believed that this was a safety issue since it meant the anti-lock brake system could not be turned off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the sensor lights on the instrument panel suddenly illuminated before the vehicle completely shut off. An independent mechanic was called to the scene and diagnosed that the alternator was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The technician informed the contact that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled. The ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,375.
While driving home from work, in my 2012 dodge charger rt. The dash lights all started to flash and a message code "battery save mode" was given. Just a few minutes later the car stalled out and the front wheels vibrated feeling like the wheels locked up. The car veered off the the right side of the road. I placed the car in park and attempted to restart the car which it started. All the dash warning lights remained illuminated. I placed the car in drive and slowly pulled back onto the road. The car drove normal the next 1/2 mile to my house, except for the warning lights and battery save mode message. The next day I took the car to the dealership where they found the alternator at fault.
I was driving my 2012 dodge charger sxt (blacktop edition) approximately 45 MPH on a highway when suddenly the car's electronic system starting going haywire. The ABS light when on, then the red brake light, then the engine light and so forth. The electronics started flickering on and off. I headed for the nearest exit and just I was exiting the car's steering ability locked up and coaxed it to the middle meridian of the road when it then suddenly lost power, narrowly avoiding an accident in a busy ny intersection. The vehicle would not turn on and I called aaa. They tried to give the car a boost but it only powered the electric system and it would not start. Once they took off the cables it had no power. The car had to be towed and is awaiting repairs.the car has never had any previous issues and I have maintained all regularly scheduled maintenance work with the dealer where I purchased the vehicle.
No power to radio or air conditioner. Possibly other electrical components did not work. This happened suddenly. Took car to dealer and was told it was the total integrated power module. They were able to 'reset' it, but told me if it fails again, it would cost $1400. I got off cheap with this repair only costing $98. This is for a part your 6 year old could hold in his hand. Fortunately power steering did not fail, which is possible. This evidently is a serious problem with dodge products. No reason this should fail with just 2000 miles on car.
On several occasions beginning when the car had approximately 20,000 miles around feb/mar 2014, the car would not start. This happens after the car has been parked overnight and the ambient outside air temp cools to 40 degrees farenheit or colder. Center display between speedo and tach states "do not place the car in p". The car will sometimes start with booster cables. The car has shown various electrical issue at different speeds (0-70mph) since the first failure to start (ABS light on /off, airbag light on /off, stability control light on/off, radio/HVAC screen not working). Car has been taken to dodge dealership several times with no confirmed cause and no effective repair. Car would not start this morning (5-13-2015) , ambient air temp approximately 55 degrees farenheit. No aftermarket accesories have ever been added to this car, all factory original equipment (or changed at dealership during repair attempts). Very irritated being that the car has only 32,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, smoke appeared under the hood of the vehicle, the radio turned off, the speedometer started fluctuating, and the engine stalled. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The aproximate failure mileage was 49,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/7/15*cn updated 05/10/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The dealer replaced the ignition twice prior to the recall repair, but the failure recurred each time. The vehicle was finally repaired under the recall, but the vehicle continued to stall. The contact stated that the battery save mode and check engine lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle also started to make a loud squealing noise after the repair was performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 85,551.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle without warning. When the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle constantly had an intermittent drastic reduction in speed in which the contact had to press the accelerator pedal and then pulled the vehicle over to shut off the vehicle to reset the computer each time the failure recurred. The contact also indicated that the air bag warning lamp was flashing. The contact stated that the failure was progressing to the point that the vehicle may stall. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: (electrical system) and the remedy was still under development. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part and the permanent remedy would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was continuing to experience the intermittent failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While parked, the vehicle jerked, the wipers activated independently, and there was a burning odor and a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The radio also failed to function. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the starter and alternator needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Customer stated 2012 dodge charger , car will not start. Could not get correct milage test starting. The vehicle was repaired. *bf updated 10/20/2015
Dodge charger 2012 - shuts off in the middle of the highway and will not turn on. Says the key fob has left vehicle. Headlights go out randomly at night. Driver seat will fold up will driving down the road. Radio and air conditioner will turn up and down by itself. Contacted dealership.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 4/16/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts needed were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I have had trouble with my windows not working properly. The passenger window would go half way up then go back down, back windows wouldn't work at all. They had to charge the battery because it was low and would go into battery saving mode at red lights. They replaced the car radio because it would change channels for no reason. They say it is an issue with the alternator but do not have the parts to fix it. I have called the recall assistance line twice and have gotten no response. This car could be dangerous to me and others and nobody is taking it very seriously. I have my children in this car and my grandchildren in this car. Please help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 4/21/15*cn the vehicle was repaired. Updated 04/23/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While traveling approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle had a sudden loss of power and the engine stalled. The contact slid off the road and crashed into a tree. The driver's side air bag did deploy. The contact sustained a broken collar bone, whiplash, and a concussion that required medical attention. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. Updated 4/20/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was unable to stop, steer, and to control. Updated 10/9/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.....updated 04/23/15 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 04/20/15
The A/C and defroster became inoperable. A check of the fuse box panel underneath the hood of the vehicle revealed that the fuse that directly controls or is associated with the performance/operation of the A/C and defroster was melted resulting in a hole being burnt through the bottom of the box. The fuse was the original fuse for the vehicle. It appears that the entire fuse box needs replacing as a result of the damage caused by the burned fuse. Additionally, the head lights of the vehicle look as if they are shattered internally. It appears that the bulbs, which are also original/factory get too hot and cause the plastic fixtures to appear cracked or shattered.
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