Takata recall. My cars was stationary and battery was dead took it to get checked and they said it was bad so replaced it and now it is on battery saver and smells like burnt wires
2013 Dodge Charger electrical complaints
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Fca recall t36/the federal safety agency 17v‑435 notified six (6) months ago regarding alternator diode thermal fatigue which may result in alternator failure while driving and causing a risk of crash. Also, may develop a resistive short circuit that can result in heat, smoke and/or fire originating within the alternator. As of 01/09/2018, I fortunately have not experienced a problem. The manufacturer states they do not have the parts to resolve the problem. I am of the opinion they have no intention of resolving the problem. If they wait long enough, we will forget about this recall. Would the federal safety agency please intercede regarding this matter?
When at a stop for more then three minutes, car will stall. Car appears as if it is still running but it is not. When I proceed to move forward with traffic, car will either not move until being restarted, or if on an incline will roll backwards.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost all power and the contact was unable to get the vehicle to restart. The "battery saver mode" indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to dick poe dodge (1363 airway blvd in el paso, tx) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (desert sun chrysler jeep dodge, 1309 s main st, roswell, nm 88203) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I started my car by the factory installed remote starter and was leaving a parking lot and I heard a high pitched hum coming from the engine and the 'battery saver on' light was on. I started to drive and the car was really sluggish almost to the point if I came to a complete stop it would shut down. I drover that way for about 2 miles and during that time I started to smell something burning. I shut the car off and waited about 15 minutes and restarted the car by using the push button and the message was gone, but once the car was put into drive the battery saver message came on and burning smell was back. . I had the car towed into the elgin jeep dodge dealership on a friday night (about an hour after everything happened) and on monday I was told that nothing showed up and that it was probably the alternator but since no error codes showed they can't do anything, even though there is a recall (#t36/ the federal safety agency 17v‑435) for the alternator. They told me that I should take the car back and hope that it doesn't happen again and when the parts come in for the recall come back and get it fix then. I did contact fiat chrysler automobiles (fca) to try and get it temporary fix but due to there being no error codes they will not fix anything. After researching this problem it seems to me that the fca will not fix anything until the car starts on fire. I drive about 40 miles a day on an expressway where speeds are about 60-70 MPH, I don't feel safe that the alternator will just go and the car will stop. I feel that since there was a sign of issues that something should be fixed.
I noticed that my lights were dimming as I am driving regularly so. While wating on the new alternator to come in so that I can be get this problem fixed since april 2017. The alternator drained my battery. Dodge would not replace the battery so I went and purchased on a few days later while the charger sat for 3 days with no power. Once I put the new battery in the everything came back on so I took the car out for a drive and in just under 5 min smoke was coming from my hood. Pulled over to an auto parts store to get some help and the alternator starts sparking and once I was able to pull the battery out for it to stop pulling power the people at the parts store told me that this car is unsafe to drive and I agree. I sent it back to the dealership and I have it back now but I'm afraid to drive this thing with my girl and our kids can you help. I just got out of the military and I'm driving a car that I feel is unsafe with 6 recalls two of them being the alternator.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving at unknown speeds, the battery save mode enable warning indicator illuminated. The heat and radio failed to respond and shut down. When the vehicle was restarted after a few minutes, a red battery icon illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (maguire jeep, 316 elmira rd, ithaca, ny 14850, (607) 256-3300) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact would be charged $800 and could be reimbursed later when the remedy was available. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 45,285.
My car will not start with the remote or bush button. And 3 weeks ago.I was driving my car and the ABS service light came on and the battery light came on and some other symbol came on. I drove the car home stopped it. Turned motor off. Waited started car again and all sorts of lights came on and off then the service ABS warning light came back on again and the battery light . Taking off the battery negative terminal would reset ecu. 1 week later I am driving to the store and light came on saying that the engine was overheating. Now as I was driving home the needle started to go back down and the light turned off. When I got home I checked my coolant level and it was just fine. So why did it do this? Another thing now just last night, nov 11th, saturday night, I went out to the garage to start my car and it would not start?when I tried to start it I heard a clicking sound that was coming from the radiator area. The emergency flashers were flashing and the car would not even turn over. I got my multimeter and checked my battery and it was completely dead. So I charged it over night. I tried to start it next morning it would not start. My charger has a alternator check setting on it and it said it was charging. Still would not start. When I put on the battery cables? The flashers and horn would sound off? I pull the fuses on both and tried starting it again no luck. I then used the engine start feature on my battery charger and the car started right up no problem. I put the fuses back closed hood closed trunk and took car out for a drive for about 5 miles no problems.came back home stopped car and turned off engine and re-started it several times with no issues. It started up fine. Does my car fall under the safety recall p60 / the federal safety agency 14v‑634 alternator - 2011-2014 dodge chrysler & jeep.do I need one of those new alternators?
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v043000 (structure). The dealer (larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram riverdale, 1481 w riverdale rd, riverdale, ut 84405, (801) 528-7478) stated that they would schedule an appointment for the repair. The dealer was unable to determine when the manufacturer would supply parts for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to provide the alternator assembly. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Alternator recall on my 2013 dodge charger. Parts unavailable for years. No communication from dodge.
The federal safety agency recall number 17v‑435 announced (6/9/2017) the alternator may experience diode thermal fatigue failure due to cyclical loads induced by electro-hydraulic power steering. Attempts to arrange addressing this recall with dodge dealerships in port jervis (port jervis auto mall & manhattan jeep chrysler dodge) in september and october 2017 both were unsuccessful, with both dealerships indicating they were not being supplied with the replacement alternators by dodge, and therefore could not carry out the recall service. Port jervis auto mall said that I could purchase the replacement alternator and pay for the service to replace it, submit the receipts to dodge, but that they could not guarantee that dodge would reimburse if done this way. I have learned that failure of this diode and the alternator while driving could result in the electrical system shutting down, losing power steering and brakes, with high danger of causing an accident. Why is dodge not addressing this very dangerous situation?
Alternator recall. Engine interiors lights flash while off, car intermittently will go off. Power steering not available. Chrysler mechanics would not look into my power steering issues. Told me my alternator is fine. I do not feel my alternator is fine and want it replaced. I do not feel safe driving with my children.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the battery indicator illuminated. The contact called jim brown dodge (10909 north florida avenue, tampa, fl 33612; 813‑452‑5499) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 2,300. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
While driving my 2013 dodge charger daytona at 60mph the vehicle just stopped working. The power just failed, I had no break or steering and just had to pray no one pulled out in front of me or I would have hit them. I have been researching this since my dealership says their is no open recall but there are literally hundreds of complaints of the same problem all over different websites. This is scary and very dangerous since people typically drive very fast in these vehicles! I could've been killed or killed someone else! Not to mention that waiting for the tow truck I couldn't even move the car or have any hazards on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to capital dodge (1520 w main st, willimantic, ct 06226, phone number: (860) 423-4516) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The parts were not available to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could be repaired at his expense, but reimbursement would not be guaranteed. The manufacturer stated that the contact needed to fill out all the paperwork for consideration for reimbursement, which was not guaranteed. The approximate failure mileage was 59,700.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 35 MPH, a burning odor entered into the cabin of the vehicle. Directly afterward, the ABS, battery, and traction control off indicators illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle entered into battery save mode and the air conditioner and radio were disengaged. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the battery save mode indicator illuminated again. The contact exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and saw a cloud of white smoke and small flames around wires connected to the alternator. The contact entered the vehicle to turn it off and the flames extinguished independently. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the alternator failed to charge to the battery. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 69,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise while idling. Upon driving to auto zone, the contact smelled a burning odor. The contact noticed white smoke and small flames. After the vehicle was depowered, the flames extinguished independently. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Ingram park chrysler jeep dodge ram located 7000 nw loop 410, san antonio, tx was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy until february of 2018. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 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 contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer wells motor company located at 1600 us-27, avon park, fl 33825 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 11/01/17*lj updated 7/19/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the contact noticed a fuel odor. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (scap auto, 430 tunxis hill rd, fairfield, ct, 203‑384‑0005) where it was diagnosed that the power box was rewired and could cause a fire. The technician recommended that the power box be replaced and that diagnostic testing was needed. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that the dealer (anderson toyota, 6510 showplace ave, lake havasu city, az 86404, (928) 764-2886) failed to mention that there were five manufacturer recalls on the vehicle before the vehicle was sold. The dealer (anderson chrysler dodge jeep ram, 3920 az-95, lake havasu city, az 86404, (928) 764-5153) was unable to determine when the manufacturer would be able to provide the remedy and repair parts for the recalls. In addition, when using the car jack, it was structurally unable to hold the weight of the vehicle and would collapse to the ground without warning. The manufacturer recalls were for the air bags, power train, and electrical system (alternator assembly). The manufacturer provided case number: 32367806 and indicated that they would follow-up with the contact. The contact was informed that there was currently no repair solution; however, the manufacturer presented the option of a buy back. The contact was waiting an extended period of time to determine recourse. The federal safety agency campaign numbers were unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
I purchased my 2013 dodge charger from anderson toyota of lake havasu city, arizona as a certified pre-owned vehicle last year. I have since come to discover that the vehicle has 5 active safety recalls, none of which were addressed or fixed prior to the dealership selling me the car. Several of the recalls have been in place for years, but I was never informed that I was being sold a vehicle known to be unsafe. I am now paying on a financed vehicle that cannot be driven out of town, due to known defects that were in place at the time of purchase.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 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 contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (bennett chrysler dodge jeep ram, located at 1491 ga-40, kingsland, ga 31548; (912) 729-7100) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The car's electrical systems, including ABS, power steering, electronic stability and dashboard gauges, as well as AC and radio, suddenly cut out during driving. This was followed by the alternator catching fire. This occurred while driving on a city street (in motion). The fire was quickly extinguished with a bottle of water, but some plastic/wiring was burned.
I'm sorry but the the checklist that for the defective items on the vehicle and you guys were asking what defective items do you have and it wouldn't let me check mark the boxes him but pretty much everything that you have on that screen is wrong with my car it has broke down lost power all power I was driving about 45 miles an hour I had no control over the vehicle I had carbon monoxide a poison and I'm getting my blood work right now as we speak and I just disused this issue with one of the representatives there and I feel like this car is going to catch on fire because it's been overheating so I don't think it's real safe for me to drive it and take it to the shop yesterday and they told me come back today so it's running around and is buying parts for his car and it's hiring somebody to install it you know him but nothing major a certified mechanic has to do it and my engine it it's it's something wrong with that my emissions never been done the smog has never been done it's keeping miles and also the suspension iis not stable, these corrosion needs to be taken care of its on the top roof towards the front window. Also the suspension is squeking and rocking back and forth which it's n the rear end of the car... Also it's getting 11mpg 9mpg city it's not correct it should get 20mpg in city I drive with castion is getting about 9 to 10 miles a gallon in the city and that's not right I'm doing it by calculating because I don't this this cluster works .... Please call me
Alternator bad in car need to expand recall list on VIN number. Car start smelling like burning then died on highway in front of dusty collision pocola ok. Dusty owner of business and license auto repair place stated my alternator was bad. That me and my down syndrome son was lucky.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle stall without warning, took the car to the dealership and been told that recall p60 is only for 160 am alternator and my is 180 but the same problem happen to my car.
The car was shut down for 1 1/2 hours and sitting in a parking lot with nothing running or on. When the car was started as normal, there was an odd sound coming from under the hood. I popped the hood and noticed smoke coming from the alternator. I shut the car down and black smoke was coming from the alternator. I heard popping and sizzling coming from the alternator.
Hello my 2013 dodge charger 3.6 while I was driving the vehicle has just shut down with no warnings and I had to get it towed to a dodge shop u waited on my vehicle for days and they said it was a blown fuse but I'm in the technology field and it seems to me that someone has access or remotely access to my vehicle now I have issues with my fuel which I'm getting 10 miles a gallon, and my vehicle is getting to a point to wear I have to pull over because it's getting overheated something is seriously wrong and I feel unsafe anytime your vehicle shuts off where you don't have control of it it's a hazard to everyone my uconnect radio ask for a anti theft code but it was before I took it to auto nation dodge it really needs to be looked at I've parked the vehicle it has 67000 miles and I just bought it in october of last year also the windows roll down by there selfs the vehicle was going about 45 MPH on city hwy and the dealership never had it smoked before they sold it to me
For some reason no matter how many times I replace it, the front fuse for the a.c. Where the engine is located keeps getting something burned on the side of it causing my a.c. To stop blowing cool air. It doesn't matter if the car is in motion or not. I have seen a lot of other people that own this type of car having the same problem.
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