2014 Dodge Charger: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 25, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · 109,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering, stalled, and then lost motive power. The vehicle was able to restart but was inoperable. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · 114,000 miles · OH

When driving and acceleraing lost power to the instrument cluster and powwr steering.

Filed Dec 18, 2019 · Steering · 81,000 miles · TN

Wife dropped me off at work and literally the service power steering system light came on the dash. They vehicle lost power steering and this happened out of nowhere. Thankfully she was stopped in a parking lot when this happened and the power steering quit

Filed Apr 17, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 88,000 miles · TN

All dash warning lights are on. Loss of power steering trans slippery and sticking.

Filed Apr 8, 2019 · Steering · 157,000 miles · NC

Experiencing difficulty turning left, especially quickly. Seems to lose power steering or begins to lock up and not want to turn left. Operates normally while turning right. Happens at low speeds, have not tested at high speed due to safety concerns.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Electrical · 95,412 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the alternator warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle did not stall, but hesitated after the warning indicator illuminated. The failure had been occuring for approximately three months. The vehicle was taken to newnan peachtree chrysler (53 holliz pkwy, newnan, ga 30265) where it was diagnosed that a new alternator was needed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,412.

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 70,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. While driving 35 MPH, the RPM gauges malfunctioned and the contact heard an abnormal popping sound. As a result, the contact lost power steering, brake functionality, the exterior lighting malfunctioned, and the vehicle could not be shifted into park. The various warning indicators illuminated. The prestigue chrysler dealer was contacted, but did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 81,332 miles · IN

I have been working with fca since 8/31/16, so for 28 days now, that I have been without power steering. I filed my first complaint on, or around 9/12/16. I experienced the exact same symptoms as stated in the federal safety agency pe14022 while driving down the highway at apporximately 65mph. Every warning light went off flashing, service transmission message, service power steering , and tach, and speedo would drop to zero , and I would lose engine power, and power steering. I captured the incident on video, and provided the video to the federal safety agency, I will again provide a link for the video here : https://youtu.be/e96hvqpep10 . In dealing with fca llc, they refuse to replace the electric hydraulic power steering pump that was fried from this incident occuring. Fca is saying that it was the "2 year old mopar battery" that caused the incident, and refuse to replace the ehps pump that worked perfectly fine before this occured. I replaced the alternator per the federal safety agency recall no. 14v‑634 a great deal of time prior to this incident occuring. Fca is trying to circumvent having to replace the pump by changing the origin of the means to the battery, instead of the alternator. I have been extremely frustrated with how fca refuses to acknowledge all of the proof given to them. I am not alone in this, there had been many complaints filed with similar results as mine in dealing with fca. It's time for the federal safety agency to do something to remedy this issue with fca. Fca offered to replace the $1400 ehps pump if I pay a $500 co-pay, I refuse to accept this offer based on the principle of the matter. The true origin of all of the issue's I'm currently having, is from the original alternator that was in the car for a year and a half initially, and during that time it was improperly charging the battery that possibly caused the battery to ultimately fail on 8/31/16. Please see attached files. Failure mileage 81332

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 81,332 miles · IN

On august 29th 2016 I was returning(driving on us20) home from some official business, when my dash started flashing, all the warning lights would flash, the speed displayed would go up, and down , and the car started changing gears. There was a ticking sound coming from my gear shift, like it was trying to select gear. The power steering light , and service transmission message keep coming up as well. I would intermittenly lose power steering during this, and power from the engine would lag also. I have a three minute, and thirty-five second video of what was occuring. I contacted some mechanic friends that work on indiana state police chargers, and they thought it could be the battery shorting out. The next morning I replaced the battery, and installed properly with positive post first. This seem to resolve the dash flashing symptoms, but I then had no power steering at all. I took to our local dodge dealer in lagrange, in they ran a diagnostic analysis, and determined the electronic power steering pump was no good. The power steering pump worked perfectly fine with no issues at all, ever, before these electrical issues occured. This vehicle is used to transport the us congressman, when he is in the district on official business, and we need it repaired asap. It is my opinion, the power steering pump was destroyed by the electrical issues concerning the recall on this vehicle. It is also my opinion that fac llc should replace the power steering pump at no cost per the consent order pertaining to this recall. I am trying to get the video to email, at this point, the video is to long to email.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle lost all power while in motion at 60mph. Vehicle would not stop, would not turn back on, shift gears, anything. I was forced to drive the vehicle off the road to avoid death by accident. Vehicle was towed to local dodge dealership where they diagnosed the vehicle with a failed tipm. Not covered under warranty and no assurance that this will not happen again.

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · FL

My 2014 dodge charger has 55,000 miles. The car has a total loss of power. The car was stationary when this happened. This is a safety hazard. If my car was to lose all power while driving I run a risk of crashing into someone or something possibly killing another person or myself. I was told by the dodge dealership that it is a "faulty" totally integrated power system also known as the tipm. As upon reading consumer complaints on this vehicle there has been recalls for chryslers "faulty" tipm. Please help me fix my issue as this is a dangerous vehicle to drive being that it could lose power at any given time.

Filed Mar 26, 2016 · Electrical · 15,000 miles · MN

My charger was within the year rage of the 160amp alternator recall however my VIN is not included for some reason. I have got "power saving mode" a couple times when just sitting in one spot. I just hope I don't end up the next one losing power on the highway because my VIN is not included for some reason.