Dodge Charger premature wear problems

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 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 Jan 28, 2020 · Brakes · 1,500 miles · NC

The rear brake pads do not fit correctly, they are undersized. There is a large portion of the rear rotor that is not in contact with the pad. This is causing damage and premature wear to the brake rotors.

Filed Jun 19, 2019 · Suspension · 77,000 miles · KS

Premature wear of bushings which caused replacement of complete suspension system. $3000 later I hope my vehicle will be safe to drive again. I purchased this vehicle in 2015 and have only put 17,000 miles on it since owning it. Vehicle started just suddenly making very loud metal on metal clanking sound and lots of vibration. Bumps in road made the noise worse. I was afraid to drive vehicle until I could get it into dealer when they had an appointment available because I did not wanna injure ourselves or others. I have read in other forums that I am not the only one this has happened to. Is this a design flaw? Is there a suspension issue? I am scared of my car now.

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 1,944 miles · PA

First issue(s) occured in may of 2011 and have continued to date. Over 25 visits to 2 dealerships for fixes, and no one can get a fix on it. First, it was the passive entry door handles, which have occurred 5 times and 5 fixes since last year. Second issue was the power shutdown for the car, 3 dead batteries, and several issues concerning the uconnect system shutting down during driving. There has been a relentless amount of suspension and braking issues occurring. The issues include having to replace warped rotors, uneven balding tires(twice now), ABS failing and traction control failing, uneven door seams, flaking and chipping paint(especially between body panels), and now brakes again grinding sideways in the calipers. There has been so many issues, that I had to contact a lawyer, which is now presently on it's 97th day of submittal to get this vehicle rectified. I've also had the vehicle in the chrysler star customer satisifaction program since jan. Of 2012 at 8,012 miles and they were not able to warranty the rotor issue, which has forced us to have the rotors changed it at another service, not being a dodge dealer. The car is currently being looked at for bad sway bar link bushings and several other bushings showing dry rot prematurely. I've also experienced the trunk poping open in mid driving, which has been the only thing besides the 5th door handle replacement that has worked since purchasing it. Recently, the cars transmission would not shift out of 2nd gear and was forced to pull over and restart it on a major highway.

Filed Oct 22, 2010 · Transmission · 36,000 miles · NC

Shifter stuck in park. Car drove fine, parked it at night, the next morning the car would not move out of park. Researched the problem online, found a fix (to prevent calling a tow), and drove the charger to the dealer. I expected this to be covered under a recall (#08v583000). But it was not, called chrysler and they stated that my vehicle was not covered. How many times does this have to happen before the manufacturer will do something about it? Admit to the problem, pay for the repair, and consumers would be satisfied. Very displeased with chrysler/dodge. Other problems manufacturer will not pay for, rotor/brake pads wearing prematurely/loud squeal, drivers window leaves starch marks on glass, ABS light on, engine sputters.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Brakes · 17,000 miles · VA

Brakes: the charger r/t brakes only have 17k miles on them and the rotors need to be replaced. I complained to the dealer at 11k but was told that the shaking was normal. The dealers know about this problem with the rotors warping and refuse to extend the warranty past 12k miles.

Filed Oct 2, 2007 · Brakes, Wheels · 16,234 miles · MD

Upon braking, I experience vibrations in the steering. Took to a dealer who examined my wheels and determination is warped front rotors. I have 16, 000 miles on my car and warped rotors? Service manager advised to replace rotors at consumer expense. I feel as many other dodge charger owners with the same problem, it is a manufacturer defect.

Filed Jul 4, 2007 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · FL

The brakes squeling real bad rotors warp at 11,000 miles been havin problem since I bought it

Filed Jun 12, 2007 · Brakes · 95 miles · MD

With only 95 (brand new) miles the vehicle started shaking when apply breaks over 50 MPH.it seem like badly warped rotors. Send a e mail to dodge did.t seem to care. The dealer said they will fix it, I met another owner with same problem.this a expensive car , the vehical mwy be fored to fix this problems.