2015 Dodge Charger: jerking or lurching

Filed Nov 16, 2018 · Steering · 130,000 miles · CA

Steering wheel jerked when turning or backing out of a tight spot, intermittently. We then received power steering error with the icon on the dash. Now approx 3 months later we lost power steering. Dealers say the entire front rack needs to be replaced because of an electronic part. The rack is at least $2500 and then multiple dealers say at least another $1500 in labor. I do not understand how a car only 2 years old can be subject to this type of repair for an electronic component failure. When starting, we can steer easily but after 100 yards or less we get the failure icon and lose power steering. This clearly seems a fault at the design/manufacture level. I cannot find the cost of the electronic component yet, would like some help with that and also with chrysler being made to fix this defect.

Filed Nov 8, 2017 · Steering · 70,000 miles · VA

My 2015 charger is having power steering issues. Problem started a few months ago, when the car would jerk to either side and the ABS light would come on. Took it to a dodge dealership and was told it needed a new power steering rack. Car was a year old when purchased, and a year later, is having this major issue. Not sure if this is a defect, or if someone tried to modify car in some way, or if the problem occurred before it was purchased by me and that info was not disclosed to me. The car was used as a personal vehicle by the manager of the dealership, where I purchased the car from, and was only told that information after I purchased it. I just want to make this issue known, in case others are having the same issue.again, in my opinion, this car is too new to have this kind of issue, so soon. Only 2 years old.

Filed May 8, 2017 · Fuel system, Transmission · 37,500 miles · MO

Car will just die while driving at any speed and RPM's will just drop off. Sometimes it will come back on as it were in neutral then go into second gear while shifter is still in drive and car jerks around and lunges forward. This has happened to me at 10mph - 60 MPH. It has been doing it for a few months.

Filed Oct 12, 2016 · Transmission · 7,000 miles · MI

Samie issue reported on 8/24/16 for transmission jerks and slips as it runs through gears when car is cold. Once warm, it doesn't do it at all. The jerks or slips are not slight either, they are hard and doesn't matter how much acceleration there is or isn't...the gear changes are very noticeable and jerky! Doesn't matter if you are driving straight, taking a turn...anytime you accelerate it shifts very hard! I bought it new on 3/18/16 although it is a 2015 sxt charger...had less than 50 miles on it but is currently sitting around 7000 miles. It has done it since I bought it from the dealer. Still does it to this day. Even after running for a few minutes via car starter.

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Transmission · 3,200 miles · NY

The 8 speed transmission jerks and slips during the 1-2, 2-3 and sometimes in the 3-4 shift. This occurs until the car has warmed up. After warming up it shift as it should. This occurs every time the car is cold and being driven. The dealership has tried to correct this matter and has failed.