At about 75,000 miles, the vehicle would lose power while I was drivng then surge and lunge forward. At that point my check engine light came on. Scared the daylights out of me. It happened when I was on the 10 freeway coming home. I have taken the vehicle to two mechanics. The torque converter is stuck closed. I was told by both mechanics that I need a new transmission? It's the torque converter. It is a hazard for the car to surge and lunge; can cause a serious accident! How can I need a new transmission when it started @ 72,000 miles. Bad parts. Please review this problem. I need help!!!!! Please consider and review. I cant afford a new transmission.!!! It just doesnt seem logical. (xxxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dodge Charger sudden acceleration problems
19 of the 5,741 owner complaints about the Dodge Charger describe sudden unintended acceleration, most of them for the 2013 model year.
- owner complaints
- 19
- worst model year
- 2013
- typical mileage
- 45,000
By model year
- 20151
- 20142
- 20134
- 20123
- 20111
- 20102
- 20083
- 20063
Often reported together
No deployment 3Check engine light 2Won't start 1Wipers 1Warning lights 1Transmission failure 1Loss of power 1Hesitation 1
What owners say
Started shaking while driving from longview to kilgore texas and accelerated on its own when stopped on a stop light entering henderson texas. Had to turn off vehicle and restart but contined with the same problem. I had to return home because it felt unsafe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own to 90 MPH. The ABS would not release and the contact had no control over the vehicle. The contact had to apply more pressure than usual to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,426.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While reversing the vehicle, it accelerated on its own from 15 to 50 MPH. As a result, the contact's vehicle struck three other vehicles. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. It was unknown if a dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
2014 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to accelerator defect safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated into a curb. The consumer received an injury to the hip and neck. Updated 9/22/2017*js updated10/04/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. While attempting to park the vehicle inside the garage, the contact placed the vehicle in park, but it surged forward and struck the wall inside the garage. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to northland chrysler in detroit, michigan where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating normally and it was the driver's error. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v240000 (power train) back in november of 2016. The vehicle's body damage was repaired by an independent body shop. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 1 MPH and parking the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a wall and pinned a caregiver. The air bags did not deploy. It was difficult to shift gears, which prolonged the injury. The fire department was notified, but a police report was not filed. The caregiver sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The body damage was repaired. The manufacturer not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge charger. While sitting in the parked vehicle, the contact placed the gear shifter into drive and the vehicle accelerated on its own. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deployed. A police report was filed. Injuries were sustained that required medical attention. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,700.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle shook and knocked excessively at low and high rates of speed. In addition, when the vehicle was at a complete stop, it hesitated several times and lunged forward. The contact had to apply the brake pedal with force to ensure that the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) 16v352000, but had to wait for the second notice to determine when the parts would become available. The approximate failure mileage was 14,200. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle surged forward and crashed into a tree. The contact did not sustained injuries. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v467000 (air bags, seat belts), 16v046000 (electrical system) and 16v240000 (power train) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Part distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Related recalls
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The model years with the most reports are 2013 (4 complaints), 2006 (3 complaints) and 2008 (3 complaints).
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