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 contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system) however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the battery mode warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that he smelled smoke coming through the air vents. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator caused the failure to occur. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14V634000 (electrical system) but the part was not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not avilable.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the radio failed to operate as the traction control and ABS warning lights illuminated. In addition, burning fumes emitted into the vehicle before it stalled while parked. The contact had to jump start the vehicle but the cable started to smoke and became extremely hot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. Updated 12/30/14 updated 05/27/2015
- Tampa, FL, USA
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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the alternator failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 54,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while parking, the battery warning light illuminated and a burning odor emitted from the ac vent before the vehicle stalled. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered smoke coming for the alternator. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator had burned out which affected the battery. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the repairs performed by an independent repair shop. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and the anti-lock and skid warning indicators illuminated. The contact noticed smoke underneath the hood of the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel then became difficult to turn and the brakes could not be applied. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
TL * the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts and was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer replaced the alternator. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 09/15/14 updated 1/15/2015
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be repaired. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,650.
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- Middletown, OH, USA