Dodge Charger Complaints (2017)

128 consumer complaints on file.

#11463438May 5, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Door panel is peeling off. It’s look like poor manufacturing quality.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462864April 30, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Burning fuses in fuse box under hood causing charing to the yellow mini fuses and making the headlight go out. There's one seperate fuse for the right headlight and one seperate fuse for the left headlight. There are youtube videos on it also. When you try to contact Dodge about it they brush you off and then send you a survey form by email asking you how was ypur service experience. When you tell them you were never contacted in the survey, they send you another survey. That's an insult.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460065April 7, 2022
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car has been rattling we thought it was the pullies for the belt idk what there called and i get almost home and my alternator locked up and broke the belt it also just started leaking oil after i had the dealership change the oil but the oil is sitting under the oil filter and its not leaking from the filter Reservoir i know there are recalls on the hemi motors for the oil leak just didnt know if yall were going to do one for the non hemi motors.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459734April 5, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Upon starting out on a trip and with the navigation end point plugged into the onboard 8.4 NAV system, the NAV stopped working within a mile of the house. The arrow indicating the cars position on the map was totally wrong and the arrow did not follow the actual road. The NAV indicated the car was going off road and even into bodies of water. This was a dangerous issue because it required the driver to take their eyes off the road to ascertain what the issue was and cancel and restart NAV guidance. Cancelling and restarting NAV did not help. Once at the desired location the NAV was reset to come HOME and that failed totally. The car is parked 40 minutes from the previous destination, but the NAV is still showing the vehicle at the previous destination. A dealer recommended reset at home was done with no favorable results. The car has not been taken in for repairs while the internet is being searched for others that have had the same issue. Apparently this is a common problem and potential safety issue for the driver and occupants. This issue happened without warning and there was no warning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457834March 22, 2022
SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS
My airbag light came on my 2017 charger and I took it to the dealership. The dealership informed me that the seatbelt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The issue posses as a safety risk due to this device pulls a seat belt tight if there is a sudden movement or stop. A seat belt tensioner main factor increases the passenger protection afforded by the safety belts in the case of an accident. I called my extended warranty company and they informed me that they do not cover safety vehicle issues. (I have the preferred policy). I then called Dodge Manufacture warranty and stated the concern I had being it was a safety issue and the representative Atacha stated they will not be able to cover repairs due to there has been no recall even though I express the concern of it being a safety related risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449058January 27, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As I’m driving the vehicle the Uconnect system will go haywire. Randomly switching between every button from heated seats to not allowing navigation and randomly calling 911. This issue is very distracting while driving and can cause an accident due to the constant distraction and headache. This issue has been confirmed from the manufacturer and has been denied for repair free of charge. This is outrageous as new equipment especially for a car shouldn’t have to be replaced so suddenly especially not being caused by damage but just by malfunctioning on its own. Instead the dealer and manufacturer say to buy a new one which is expensive at about $1500 which is also outrageous. This needs to be addressed as it was a huge selling point on the car that turned out not to be operational and hazardous to any driver in this car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11448241January 20, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The radio screen glitches selecting options on its own which it controls nearly everything in the car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441461November 23, 2021
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
The fuse box and screen inside car is going haywire causing the headlight to go out while driving, causing the screen to blink on and off while driving constantly dialing 911, not letting you use your navigation or being able to use the back up camera. I almost got into a wreck with my newborn due to this issue!!! You can’t even use some of the safety features due to this issue. When driving at night the screen going on and off , dim to bright causes trouble seeing at night..you can’t turn the screen off because it’ll just turn right back on. I’ve seen your company has gotten multiple reports on this but no recall has been made. If we get hurt or someone else does you are aware that it can be a legal issue correct??
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437329October 19, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicles uConnect system screen delaminated on its own and did not impose a safety issue at first but now it is pushing buttons and dialing SOS/911 calls while driving which serves as a distraction because I quickly have to stop it from proceeding with the SOS calls mid driving. I have contacted Dodge who, because I am out of warranty, won’t fix it. This is a very common issue and I found this out when I did a simple Google search. Many people have experienced this same issue. This should have been a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436120October 9, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Uconnect radio has a defect where the touchscreen separates from the radio. The touchscreen starts doing phantom touches on its own and it is very startling. It goes out of control and repeatedly changes settings and applications. It becomes a very serious road hazard as well as health hazard. It is distracting with the beeping noises it makes and the jumping around of the screen. It phone dials people on it's own while I am driving. It will also change the A/C to heat and that is not good during a Florida summer. An additional issue is as the glue melts, it can leak onto the wiring of all the components under the screen including the AC, all the parking sensor and traction control off controls. Yes it is available for inspection. The dealership said the only resolution is for me to purchase a brand new radio. This is a defect!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435005September 30, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Door panel detaching at the top by the window. Passenger side first and drivers side is starting. Pinch hazard and possible additional damage due to it being loose if side airbag deploys. First noticed 9/27/21.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433779September 21, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Uconnect screen is delaminating. This is a huge safety concern because the screen is used to see the backup camera, use the phone to call 911, switch vehicle option to assist in driving the vehicle and simply hearing the radio for reported hazards, weather, etc. I would have had this repaired sooner under warranty, but I was not aware that this was such an issue. The screen is continuously getting worse. I am in numerous forums that are reporting the same by hundreds or more owners of dodge, ram, Chrysler, jeep owners.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432879September 14, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Door panels seem to be separating/coming apart. I have a concern this could negatively affect side impact/airbag function.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432170September 8, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
interior door panel is separating from the door its self where the door and the panel meets at the top where the window is. This was first noticed on the front passenger door about 3 years ago and is now on all of the doors to some extent. This is causing an opening and gap where fingers could get caught or foreign objects could enter the interior of the door causing possible failure or malfunction of either or both of the doors or windows. This was addressed with the dealer who tried to say it was temperature related (as this is in the south west) and not covered under the extended warranty however, I have seen many posts from all over the country where several years and makes of dodge vehicles have similar issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431219August 31, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? 1.) The touch screen display (UConnect 8.4 with Nav) has fluids forming under the screen that are causing 'ghost clicks'. It had started as an innocuous air bubble in the corner of the screen, then gradually spreading across half of the display. Areas within the fluid are becoming subject to ghost clicks. This part is available for inspection at most dealerships, but not repair. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? 2.) While driving, the ghost clicks are causing unintended phone calls, navigation changing, and climate control interactions. This is extremely distracting while driving, and causing the driver to redirect their vision to the screen while driving. This has a high potential to cause driving accidents, as the ghost touches effect navigation, which can fluster drivers with random changes in rapid succession. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? 3.) This is a widespread and well documented problem that is known to Dodge, and their family of dealerships. It spans across 2017/2018 vehicle models with 8.4inch UConnect displays. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? 4.) Not to my knowledge. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? 5.) There are no warning indications for this issue. The only sign is a small air bubble that starts in the corner, underneath of the touch screen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429095August 14, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Head lights flicker on and off while driving at night, also cruise control flickers on and off and sometimes needs to be shut off manually. Also Dash lights and fan and radio Flickers on and off!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427745August 4, 2021
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, there was smoke and oil coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a nearby local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine oil cooler hose had failed and needed to be replaced. The hose was replaced, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V496000 (Engine). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 44,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427573August 3, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have noticed this problem a Coulee times and couldn't diagnose because it would flash on the display behind the steering wheel for less than a second over the last 2-3 days driving the vehicle. 8/3/21 The issue got worse due to the message flashing flashed in longer increments, service stability system. I automatically got worried, but as i climbed a mountain in Western North Carolina the message also said ABS SYSTEM, Power steering system and turned off power steering automatically making new use force to turn the vehicle on a curvy road up to clingmans dome. The power steering got me shook as i have enough skill to not cause an accident, but after getting down the mountain to Sevierville, tn it got worse. All the lights starting random flashes, and then nothing. No issue, no warning lights, nothing. The emergency brake light came on and went off in no specific rhythm, again the abs system, and mainly the stability system started coming on, and power steering went off again with no reason. I then drove to my jobsite with 0 other incidents for the next 20 minutes. I do not know the issue but it started with the stability system flashing. The electrical seems to not be functioning correctly placing my safety at risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427106July 30, 2021
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the interior door panels had separated from the door frame causing the locking mechanisms to malfunction and the doors would not remain secured. The failure was present on all four doors. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425013July 15, 2021
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, she noticed that the door panels were detaching from the door frame. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the door panels needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that approval was needed from the manufacturer to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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