This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The auxiliary fuel pump fail and leaked into the rear right hand passenger compartment. I have spoken to the dealer and manufacture and no one is willing to help with the very big fire hazard. The leak happens when the car is filled with fuel and the tank has ore the half a tank of fuel.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that within less than a week of owning the vehicle, the starter burned out. The part was ordered and replaced from the manufacturer for the alternator assembly; however, the failure recurred. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle for months. A dealer was not contacted. The place where the vehicle was purchased made no mention of the three recalls pertaining to the VIN. The contact had not been notified of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V018000 (air bags), 16V043000 (structre), and 17V435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel outside and inside the vehicle, but no presence of an external leak. The dealer (benson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 400 w wade hampton blvd, greer, SC 29650, (864) 877-0161) diagnosed that both fuel pumps needed to be replaced after inspecting that there was a crack on one of the two fuel pumps. The dealer also informed the contact that the rear seat padding was saturated with fuel, which leaked into the rear interior of the vehicle. The dealer replaced the driver and passenger side fuel pumps. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Consumer stated car was repaired but still had a strong gas odor. Updated 11/20/18
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. Due to excessive battery drain, the battery had to be charged approximately every nine days. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V043000 (structure) and 17V435000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Gillie hyde Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (1415 happy valley rd, glasgow, ky) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. New alternator was installed. Consumer stated there are still problems with electrical issues. Updated 8/30/18
Vehicle was parked in a private condominium parking lot in lubbock, tx and popped out of park while it was running. It rolled backwards and hit a curb and bush. Driver's door was left open and driver was standing nearby. Attempted to move but was hit by the door causing some injuries. $7200 dollars worth of damage was done to the vehicle. It is unknown if it is a transmission issue or electrical.
I have had to replace my tires every 9 months and rotate them every 3 weeks. Finally, I asked my tire shop why. He said the way this Dodge Charger was built, the tires are at an angle so they wear unevenly, which also makes it wear faster. I thought I was being fed a story, so I took it somewhere else. The told me the same exact thing. This is very expensive and dangerous. I'm just waiting for a tire to blow out on the highway.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V043000 (structure), 15V467000 (air bags), and 16V352000 (air bags). The dealer stated several months ago that they would call the vehicle owner when the parts were available. The contact had not received a response from the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Trunk latch stopped working and trunk light and trunk release button and no trunk ajar alarm lighting up on the dashboard. Stationary. The dealer stated the latch was fried and had to replace the whole unit and button.
I was driving on the highway on my way to work.I stopped for a red light and a car came from behind and hit me.the car was travel around 60mph, and the accident caused my car to be totaled my air bags never came out causing pain all down my lower back and neck.
Passenger side headlight wiring harness shorted and melted headlight wiring harness causing smoke and excessive heat, if left the vehicle would have caught fire.
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