2014 Dodge Charger: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Sep 9, 2022 · Engine · 206,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a ticking sound coming from the engine. Additionally, the vehicle was bucking, surging, hesitating, lost motive power, and had 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. Additionally, 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 206,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Engine · 136,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. While attempting to pull out of the driveway, the vehicle started to hesitate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an issue with the pistons and the cylinder head needed replacement. The vehicle was driven to tempe chrysler jeep dodge (7975 s autoplex loop, tempe, az 85284) where the diagnosis was the same. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

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 Dec 28, 2015 · Engine · 22,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle had a strong hesitation, excessive smoking, and the service engine warning light randomly illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failures several times and was not able to provide a permanent remedy for the condition. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and was not able to provide a solution to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle hesitated and there was a sudden loss of power without warning. The contact mentioned that on another occasion, the failure recurred accompanied by an abnormal noise. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v467000 (air bags and seat belts) and 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect.