Dodge Charger Complaints (2023)

26 consumer complaints on file.

#11754637August 4, 2026
PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake system on my 2023 Dodge Charger has repeatedly become loose and does not hold the vehicle securely. The vehicle has been taken to a Dodge dealership multiple times for adjustment or repair of the parking brake. After the most recent dealership service, the parking brake worked temporarily, but approximately one month later it became loose again and stopped holding the vehicle properly. The problem is especially concerning when the vehicle is parked on the sloped driveway outside my garage. Even when the parking brake is fully applied, the vehicle is not securely held in place and could potentially roll downhill, creating a safety risk to people, other vehicles, and property. The issue has been reproduced and confirmed through repeated dealership inspections and adjustments, but the repair has not provided a permanent solution. There were no warning lights or dashboard messages before the parking brake became loose. The main symptom is that the parking brake has little or no holding force when applied. The vehicle and parking brake system are available for inspection upon request. I am concerned that there may be a defect in the parking brake system because the problem continues to return after dealership service.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11744212June 15, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to safely move to a parking lot; however, the vehicle could not be shifted into park(P). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with gear shifter failure. The gear shifter was replaced, but the failure persisted. The gear shifter message was displayed with the transmission and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the independent mechanic for further inspection and was diagnosed with a loose cable connector. The cable connector was secured, and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. A tow truck driver disconnected and reconnected the battery, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742209June 4, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE
My 2023 Dodge Charger SXT with approximately 26,000 miles has experienced multiple incidents where, while turning into traffic or accelerating from a stop, the vehicle loses the ability to continue driving and displays a message instructing me to shift into Park and then Drive. The electronic shifter becomes unresponsive, steering is affected, and I am left stranded in active traffic until I can restart the vehicle. The dealership has inspected the vehicle three times and has not repaired the condition. I have video evidence of the incidents. This is a recurring safety hazard that could result in a collision. Vehicle loses propulsion while turning or accelerating from a stop. Message displays ‘Shift to P then Drive.’ Steering and drivetrain responsiveness affected. Requires restart to regain function. Occurs intermittently in traffic
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740951May 29, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The vehicle has experienced repeated failures associated with diagnostic trouble code P06DD. When the condition occurs, the vehicle is unable to exceed approximately 3,500 RPM and experiences engine stalling and loss of power while driving. The issue is intermittent but has occurred repeatedly. The vehicle has been presented to authorized Dodge/Stellantis dealerships on five separate occasions for diagnosis and repair. The oil pump was previously replaced for this issue at approximately 5,000 miles, yet the condition continues to recur. Most recently, the dealership advised that the issue was resolved and returned the vehicle to me. Within approximately 30 minutes of leaving the dealership and driving on the freeway, the check engine light returned and the same stalling and loss-of-power condition immediately reappeared. The defect creates a significant safety concern because the vehicle loses the ability to accelerate normally while operating in traffic and on freeways. When the condition occurs, the vehicle cannot exceed approximately 3,500 RPM stalls while driving, creating a risk of collision. The vehicle currently has approximately 21,000 miles and remains under manufacturer warranty. Despite multiple repair attempts, the defect has not been permanently corrected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11728588April 1, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
"Between 12,000 and 13,000 miles, the parking brake pedal on my 2023 Dodge Charger began dropping to the floor with no physical resistance. It would fail to engage unless I rocked the vehicle back and forth. During an inspection at 14,000 miles, the dealership discovered the parking brake shoes had completely ground down to bare metal. During this entire period, the vehicle’s active audible safety chime completely failed to warn me of any brake drag while driving. While my specific VIN is not currently included in the manifest, this vehicle make and model has an active Federal Safety Recall (NHTSA Campaign 24V112000) for improperly adjusted parking brakes from the factory. My vehicle is exhibiting the exact mechanical failure described in that recall—an improperly adjusted, overly tight parking brake causing the internal mechanism to stick and drag continuously against the rotor. The manufacturer (Stellantis) and the local dealership (Cutter Dodge) are refusing to inspect the mechanical levers or honor the warranty, falsely claiming it is driver wear-and-tear, despite the active safety sensor failure and my vehicle's identical symptoms to the known federal defect."
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11727761March 29, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
1)The powertrain runs very loud while standing still with the car on .2)The brakes are not that good because they still roll once you put your foot on the brakes .3)Also,the back up camera screen goes black or blue ,also flickering a lot which is unsafe and unreliable.There may be an electrical problem with this car .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11726064March 21, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The gas peddle got stuck and will not let me stop causing me to hit someone
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724914March 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the “Service Shifter” message was intermittently displayed. While driving 60 MPH, the message was displayed and the vehicle shut off immediately. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was shifted into park. After shifting into park and waiting for several minutes, the contact was able to continue driving. A week later, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start, and the gear shifter started flashing a red and white light. The contact immediately turned off the vehicle and waited before restarting it. The gear shifter was no longer flashing. Approximately 2 weeks later, while starting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced battery failure. The battery was replaced, and the vehicle started, and the vehicle was driven. After leaving the vehicle parked for a while, and then restarting the vehicle, the gear shifter started flashing, and the “Service Shifter” message displayed again. The contact drove around at approximately 10 MPH, and the message started flashing more frequently. The contact decided to park the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that there was a known issue with the gear shifter. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,075
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723259March 10, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Had the heater defroster on to clean snow off the car, came out later to go to work and noticed a crack along the bottom of the windshield. No safety issues yet, that I am aware of. Don't know if the problem has been reproduced or confirmed. Vehicle has not been inspected yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716755February 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES
While driving, all of a sudden the ABS light, power steering light, electrical control message came up, traction control light all came on. For about 15/20 seconds, I had no power steering, and could not brake. Very scary. This happened 3 different times. During one of these times, everything on my dash went black. Then the heat turned on and we couldn’t roll down the windows. Very scary and dangerous. Especially the not being able to brake for any amount of seconds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714731January 31, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle has had continuous electrical failure. The infotainment system download dot jar files daily and display the message of fatal error. They are unresolved issues with the telematics and the can bus to the point .2 engineers came down and took a look at my vehicle and still had no resolution. high voltage to head lamps. Voltage above threshold.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711892January 19, 2026
ENGINE
Theres a problem with the lifters.They are of the "MDS" type.If exposed to too much pressure while cold they appear to have a issue with the needle bearings failing.This problem was corrected on two other occasions and repaired.Its making the same noise again.Prior to this i had contacted the California Dispute Settlement Program as this purchase was from that state and had suggested they replace the cam and lifter setup to one of a non-MDS type and a high volume oil pump and Dodge denied my request.While the vehicle was repaired,they didnt provide documentation as to what was done although i was told the first time it was repaired they had indeed replaced lifters.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685125September 4, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal was slightly depressed and there was an abnormal vibration in the brake pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the brake pads and rotors on the driver’s and passenger’s side front wheels. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 21,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677144July 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ting to formally report an ongoing and unresolved safety issue with my vehicle that poses a serious risk both to myself and others on the road. The core issue appears to involve high-voltage faults and CAN bus voltage exceeding threshold limits—likely tied to the vehicle’s telematics system. Despite this, the vehicle is currently not communicating properly, and the diagnostics data are inconsistent or inaccessible. Here are the key concerns: •The vehicle has shut down multiple times while in motion, creating a dangerous situation. •It is only achieving ~10 MPG, a drastic drop from expected efficiency. •I was explicitly told not to drive it until the problem is resolved due to safety concerns. •The dealership has refused to repair the issue and has provided false information regarding diagnostic codes, which I’ve recorded for documentation. •This problem has persisted for nearly a year without resolution. At this point, I’m left with a vehicle that is unsafe to operate and a dealer network unwilling to take accountability. I’m requesting a formal investigation into this matter, as it may reflect a broader systemic or manufacturer-level issue affecting others as well. I can provide supporting documentation, service records, and recordings of diagnostic readouts as needed. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671146July 3, 2025
SUSPENSION, TIRES
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became firm. Upon inspection underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the front suspension bolts had severe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and a second dealer, Jerry Ulm Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM (2966 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607), where the vehicle was determined to be performing as designed. The contact stated that later, while driving, an unknown object punctured the rear passenger side tire, and the vehicle was taken to a third dealer, Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Tampa (9207 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 336190), who determined that all four tires showed abnormal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666172June 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
since the purchase of my vehicle one year ago, my vehicle has consistently had codes that listed output to each headlamp, can bus code, it has also had engine control module code. This started a year ago and as of yesterday it still had codes. The code also include telematics and my infotainment system says fatal error. I have filed multiple complaints withFCA US LLC and have gone to the dealership multiple dealerships many of times. THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM HAS BASICALLY REFUSED TO FIX IT EVEN THOUGH IT’S UNDER WARRANTY. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE HIGH VOLTAGE AND THE COMMUNICATIONS IN THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IT SEEMS NO ONE SYSTEM SHOWS. I HAVE RECALLS YET THERE SEEMS TO BE TWO ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO MY SOFTWARE ON THE VEHICLE IS AT STAGE NUMBER 24 AND IT SHOULD BE AT 39 AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO UPDATE IT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649299March 19, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING
Rented car fromEAN holdings LLC. It was dosge charger 2023 . While driving odometer was changing display between km /hr and miles distracting and resulted in speeding ticket and potential for higher risk of accident.confusing 90 km or miles On investigation,both units on settings or custom it could change by unknowingly hitting left arrow and ok on steering wheel from miles to km viceversa. Equipment modificationsor program can remove confusion in us vehicle and reduce risk Thankyou
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647391March 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11641005February 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission slippage when shifting from reverse to drive that causes a 2-3 second delay before transmission engages. Service manager at Cannons (CDJR) in Greenwood, MS advised that the cause of the slippage was due to fluid friction and that Dodge was aware of the issue, but hadn't issued a recall notice because they (Dodge) didn't know what was causing the problem with the transmission. The service manager advised me to just continue driving the car until further notice.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633971January 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SOFTWARE
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the engine revved to 1,500 RPMs several times. Additionally, the contact stated that the hill assist caused the rear wheels to lock up, and the vehicle lurched forward, nearly striking the rear of a stopped vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while at a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown software update was performed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who performed a relearning on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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