2013 Dodge Charger: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 4, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · LA · crash

Power train, transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in park. The vehicle has been inspected. There are warning lights. They appeared 02/29/2024

Filed Sep 9, 2022 · Engine · 125,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a ticking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced bucking, surging, hesitation, loss of power, and an engine misfire. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the failure was due to premature wear of internal components within the engine and that the rocker arms, lifters, and camshaft were faulty. The contact was informed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2020 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NC

Vehicle developed rocker arm tick or 'pentastar tick' from the left side head during a highway trip , vehicle experienced loss of power when accelerating and slightly shook car at idle. This failure and the cause of the noise is due to faulty rocker arms

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Steering · 105,000 miles · OH

Loss of power steering..when stationary and when in motion.. Extremely dangerous and scary ...I have also heard from others owners of the pursuit model having the same problem...this should be a recall!

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Electrical · 65,208 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed black smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment. The failure occurred without warning. Courtesy chrysler jeep dodge ram tampa (9207 e adamo dr, tampa, fl) replaced the alternator. The technician informed the contact that it was not the remedy for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system), but was an intermittent repair. The failure recurred. The contact communicated with the dealer again and was informed that the VIN was removed from the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 65,208.

Filed Jan 5, 2018 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Oct 31, 2017 · Electrical · NY

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?

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 60,000 miles · CA

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

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Electrical · CA

I was driving down street alternator failed without warning,which in turn made car come to a complete stop with total lost of power.I had car towed to antioch chrysler which cost me $1300 for alternator ,battery labor

Filed Jul 5, 2017 · Electrical · 74,965 miles · NY

The battery dies over night and I have to constantly charge my battery, so while driving I loss power, because of my alternator.

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · GA

While my wife was driving our 2013 dodge charger on the highway at 65 MPH the dash board started acting strangely and the windshield wipers came on. Before the vehicle could be brought to a stop it lost all power and control including the ability to steer the vehicle. The problem was diagnosed as a short in the alternator that also defected the battery. I was told by the chrysler customer service that my vehicle was not included in a recall that identifies these same symptoms, and that there was nothing more I could do going forward when I requested to speak with a case manager investigating these cases.

Filed Jul 15, 2015 · Electrical · MS · fire · 1 injury

2013 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system problems and alternator recall issues. *smd the consumer stated he experienced problems with the radio, lights and dashboard information. He turned the vehicle off and back on again, and everything went back to normal. However, one day while driving, the lights, windshield wipers and horn started to malfunction, the vehicle started to lose power, so he pulled over to the side of the road. As he stepped out of the vehicle, he noticed smoke coming from the trunk. He opened the trunk and observed and extremely large fire. He tried to put the fire out, by using a coat, but consequently, he received first degree burns on his hand. The police and fire department were called to the scene. Several days later, the consumer received a call from an inspector who stated the fire was a result of the electrical system going bad. The consumer received a recall regarding the alternator, which described the issue he experienced. *jb updated 09/10/15