Dodge Charger steering noise problems

Filed Jul 13, 2023 · Steering · TX

The electric steering rack failed. I was turning into a parking lot and suddenly there was no power steering. Luckily I had both hands on the wheel and was able to avoid an accident. A dash light came on at that time related to steering. My mechanic was able to pull the code. I was able to drive home. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I have the EPS unit right now - but it is a Core and I have 14 days to return. Please let me know ASAP if you want me to keep it. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Sudden loss of power steering without advanced notice. Old cars with power steering often make a "noise" prior to failure. Electric Power Steering like on my car doesn't provide advanced notice of issues. Also, failures of power steering at 57K miles are rare. But Dodge (Chrysler) have had prior the federal safety agency issues and recalls prior with EPS. Also, it seems like this may be a common issue - as there are almost no new parts available, no reman/aftermarket parts, and very difficult to find used. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No - out of warranty Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Nothing prior - but warning light after EPS failure.

Filed Mar 15, 2023 · Steering · FL

AC still smells meldo thru the vents fixed it last year or so still issues steering makes piping noise when backing up to the right

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · SC

When driving my vehicle their is a knocking noise in my front right wheel, almost sounds as if some bolts are loose. Also when pulling in to back up, when I turn my steering wheel a certain way their is a funny clicking sound in the steering wheel, and funny sound in the brake when I am backing my car into my drive way. I believe that this may be an issue with a recall that hasn't been looked into.

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Wheels · 4,370 miles · NJ

My car is shaking over 60 MPH and when I turn the steering it's making a noise . The dealer is refusing to fix it the same day . They said if I drop it off today it will take 3-5 days . So I asked for a loaner and they said no . And the next same day service I can get is aug 17 . Which is 8 days from today .

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 40,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact heard a loud abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel when it was turned in either direction. Robert loehr chrysler dodge jeep ram (567 e main st, cartersville, ga 30121, (770) 382-5885) was notified, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that there was no warranty. A loaner vehicle was provided and the vehicle was taken back for the steering wheel noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not issued a steering recall remedy. The dealer stated that they serviced the vehicle for an unknown manufacturer steering recall campaign and issued seven tsbs for the steering. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · 82,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving at low speeds, there was an abnormal clicking noise when the steering wheel was turned left or right. The contact also mentioned that extra strength was needed to depress the brake pedal while coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the rotors needed to be turned. The vehicle was repaired for the brake failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · Steering · 107,000 miles · WI

I was driving down a residential street coming back from the grocery store traveling between 25-30 miles per hour and had to make a left turn coming up, I put on my left turn signal to turn at an 4 way intersection and the switch was hard to push down, which never happened before. I proceeded in making my left turn and as I was turning I could hear something in the steering wheel popping constantly and the turn signal stayed on and the esp light sounded and the orange esp icon light appeared on the dash. As I was turning the wheel back to the right, hearing the popping the steering wheel locked up on me and I couldn't turn the wheel at all. I had to come to a stop, put my hazard lights on so traffic could go around me. I put the car in park and tried to turn the steering wheel back to the left then back to the right and the steering wheel came free but the steering wheel you could still hear the popping. I preceded to go home and the steering was okay. I checked the steering fluid and it was fine once I got home. When I use my turn signal, the turn signal gets stuck and will not turn off. If I try to turn the signal off by the switch it just turns on the left signal and vice versa. I drove it later on that day and I didn't have any more problems. I thought maybe it was just some fluke or ice stuck underneath the car from the winter weather. My wife drove to work yesterday and she stated on her way home she tried to make a right turn and use the switch to turn right and it was stiff like it didn't want to turn on and she proceeded to turn right and again the esp light came on and the steering wheel starting popping again and it got stuck in her making a right turn. She stated she had to turn it back to the left really hard so she would cause an accident. Is this something that may be a recall? ....updated 02/06/17

Filed Feb 19, 2016 · Steering · 21,600 miles · AZ

Driving a 2007 dodge charger with about 21k miles. Yesterday, while driving in town, I took a right turn and while navigating the turn with the signal on, I heard a loud plastic-on-plastic popping and creaking noise. When the turn signal went off, there was a loud pop and the left signal turned on!! Now, when I turn right I hear clicking from the wheel/column and when the signal cancels it does it so hard that it activates the turn signal of the opposite direction. I'm sure the other drivers on the road believe I'm confused which way I'm going ' I'm so glad it didn't cause an accident! So the turn signal in the steering wheel makes a plastic 'popping' noise, and is making it difficult to steer on a turn. The dealer said it's the clockspring. Numerous posts on forums mention the same issue. There's been a recall on chrysler/dodge minivans in the early 2000's for the same issue (clockspring).... But not one for this vehicle! A problem like this appears to be a 'cheap' plastic part failing - I have 21k miles on this car (but obviously past the 3-yr warranty)... Parts should *not* fail at 21k miles!

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Steering · NY

When the wheel is turned, a noise is being heard, squeaking, in certain positions, steering is ok but the noise is very intimidating, also, there was noise coming out of the engine bay into the car one day, it stopped so that's off the list, but as I read online, the steering wheel problem is common among dodge owners, and dealers refuse to fix or acknowledge the problem, not to mention that the vehicle is fairly new..... Less than a year old....

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 124,850 miles · SC

I was driving my car on 1/1/2015 and it just cut off and wouldn't crank back, I was glad I was turning on my street, and the back right e- brakes came apart and tore up, when I also make a right or left turn the steering section makes a funny noise, and the engine light will not cut off. I am on disability and receive very low income of $721 and I am taking care of two children out of that and I am 59 years old, so can you all please help me get my car back on the road, please.