2013 Dodge Charger: whining or grinding noise

Filed Jul 21, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 40,900 miles · CO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 10 MPH, the contact heard a whining noise and the ABS, traction, and battery saver indicators illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle home at a slow rate of speed. While pulling into the driveway, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact parked, exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and saw smoke. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact called the dealer (larry h. Miller dodge ram havana, 2727 s havana st, denver, co 80014 (720) 907-1243) to inquire about an alternator recall because his previous dodge charger was included in a recall for the alternator. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,900.

Filed Jun 14, 2017 · Electrical · 69,000 miles · FL

While driving my car in a residential area it started making a whining noise, I immediately pulled over. I exited the vehicle noticing smoke rising from under my hood. It looked like my alternator is what was smoking and putting out a lot of heat. I waited a few minutes hoping it would cool down. I noticed the smoke was getting worst as well as the heat coming from the engine area. I then heard a cracking noise coming from the alternator. It sounded like electricity snapping. I then disconnected the battery and immediately the snapping stopped. After approximately 5 more mins the smoking stopped. I saw that there is a recall for the alternator in my make and year, but when I type in my VIN number it doesn't show the recall for my vehicle. Ive reached out to my dodge dealership, they told me my car doesn't have the recall for the alternator. Could they have made a mistake?

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · NJ

Was driving dodge charger sxt on the highway going approximately 60 MPH and heard a whining noise. All of the lights on control panel went on and off and there was a smell of burning rubber. Car suddenly stopped with my pregnant wife and 1 year old in the car and almost cause a major incident. Car went completely dead in middle of highway and wouldn't even turn over, but luckily caused no incident. Dealer said it was a faulty alternator issue that completely drained battery as well. There is a recall p60 on alternators for the make, model, and year of the dodge challenger sxt, but our vehicle wasn't covered. This could have caused a major incident. It doesn't seem to be a coincidence and dodge needs to add additional vehicle coverage under this recall before a major incident happens.

Filed Dec 18, 2016 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

The vehicle began to make a whining noise and smelt like burning fumes. The battery saver mode light came on and the car began to stall. The car completely shut off. The alternator failed with no issues prior to this. There was a recall for the same issue for the same year, make and model of my vehicle but only applied to alternators with 160amp, mines it's a 180amp.

Filed Nov 30, 2016 · Electrical · 63,520 miles · FL

I was driving normally on side street at 35 - 40 MPH. I approached and was entering an interstate on-ramp and as I started to accelerate the radio and AC turned off, ABS light and anti-skid icon appeared on dash, exterior lights acted erratically dimming and then coming back on, message envelope appeared, bells were ringing, car lost substantial power on ramp as I was trying to accelerate onto interstate and then "battery saver mode" message appeared. I could hear a high pitched whining noise that started out of nowhere but seemed to subside after a few minutes but the car seemed to shake or shudder some but not horribly. Almost like a rough idle but as I was driving. I was able to drive appx 5 miles to get off the interstate and park. Once I stopped and turned off the car, I did restart it to see what would happen and it started normally but after about 2 minutes, "power saver mode" came back on so I took car to dealership the next day and they said it was a faulty alternator. Alternator is model 4801778-ai, 180 amp model. Similar symptoms to recall p60 on 160 amp alternator. Having this happen while I was trying to accelerate onto the interstate almost caused me to get rear-ended!

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Electrical · 39,000 miles · LA · fire

My 2013 dodge charger rt (5.7l v8) starting making a whining noise coming from the engine while running. When accelerating the noise became louder. A burnt smell inside the cabin of the vehicle was noticed. The next day attempting the drive the car, the noise continued and several lights on the dashboard came one including brake, front crash system, etc. After car was turned off vehicle's battery died. After charging the battery, car started but smoke and a strong burnt smell started coming into car. After opening hood smoke and a small flame was visible spewing out of the alternator. After turning the vehicle off the alternator continued smoking and making crackling and popping noises for 15 minutes after the engine was turned off. Battery died again and no longer powered the vehicle requiring the car to be towed into the dealership. Waiting for chrysler's investigators report to determine of dodge will cover the repair of the parts.

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Electrical · 51,000 miles · MS

2013 dodge charger 50000 miles just driving down the road and I start hearing a whining sound I never heard before then 10 minutes later a message pops up and says my car is in battery saver mode. Alternator went out suddenly with no warning the same that happens with the v6 models but crysler only recalled v6 models not v8. Thankfully my dad who had the exact same problem with his 2013 v8 crysler 300 warned me to park before I damaged my battery or my car stall on the side of the road like his did 4 months ago. It is irresponsible for crysler to only do a recall that covers half the cars that is affected with these bad alternators

Filed Jan 25, 2015 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · HI

Battery saver mode comes on and electrical problems w/ radio, navigation and blue tooth connectivity occur and become unresponsive. There is a high pitch "whine " coming from alternator and smells hot. It has happened a few times since and dealer unable to identify or "duplicate" problem.