FaultScore

Dodge Charger acceleration problems

205 of the 8,167 complaints filed about the Dodge Charger are about the throttle and cruise control — 3% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2006.

205

Complaints

3%

Share of all complaints

20

Crashes

1

Fires

Acceleration & Cruise Control complaints by model year

2006 Charger 52 25.4%

Median failure at 86,000 miles

2007 Charger 24 11.7%

Median failure at 82,000 miles

2008 Charger 12 5.9%

Median failure at 91,000 miles

2009 Charger 5 2.4%

Median failure at 80,000 miles

2010 Charger 7 3.4%

Median failure at 98,750 miles

2011 Charger 14 6.8%

Median failure at 80,000 miles

2012 Charger 20 9.8%

Median failure at 68,200 miles

2013 Charger 24 11.7%

Median failure at 53,000 miles

2014 Charger 23 11.2%

Median failure at 27,000 miles

2015 Charger 12 5.9%

Median failure at 46,953 miles

2016 Charger 5 2.4%

Median failure at 30,000 miles

2017 Charger 1 0.5%
2018 Charger 2 1.0%

Median failure at 29,000 miles

2022 Charger 1 0.5%
2023 Charger 3 1.5%

What owners said

2023 Dodge Charger Houston, TX Crash

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The gas peddle got stuck and will not let me stop causing me to hit someone

NHTSA complaint #11726064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2014 Dodge Charger Kerrville, TX

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The just went off on the dash and they stoped working abs traction control emergency brake light is on and idk what the problem is I scanned it and nothing

NHTSA complaint #11715171 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2013 Dodge Charger Charles City, VA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The abs module lights came on and is not functioning properly. I contacted the dealership and the part has been on back order for years. The abs light, traction, and brake light is on simultaneously. Subsequently my wheel is locked up causing my car to not move at all and brake pedal has no pressure.

NHTSA complaint #11675779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2014 Dodge Charger at 33,665 miles San Augustine, TX

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Service Transmission" displayed, with a grinding sound coming from the transmission. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to the local auto parts store and the message "Lost Communication with ECM and PCM" was displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. Additionally, the cruise control was inoperable, and the ABS warning light remained illuminated while operating the vehicle. The cause of the failures were not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 33,665.

NHTSA complaint #11668823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2023 Dodge Charger Poplar Bluff, MO

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

NHTSA complaint #11649299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2014 Dodge Charger Victoria, TX

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

My ABS, BRAKE & ESC lights all came on at the same time on my dash. Took my car to a reputable mechanic and they told me that my abs module needed to be replaced but they were no longer available. So now I have to drive my car and worry about my brakes locking up if I have to come to a sudden stop for some reason since the anti-lock brakes are not working.

NHTSA complaint #11615851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2022 Dodge Charger Ocean City, NJ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

When braking the engine goes into an uncontrolled fast idle that smokes the tires. Need to shut off engine immediately. This is intermittent. It is the 2nd time I had in to the dealer. Had it towed.

NHTSA complaint #11581573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2023 Dodge Charger Mcbh Kaneohe Bay, HI Crash

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Accelerator pedal was delayed coming back up when pressed. It is available for inspection. Because of this happening while I was parking the car, it collided with a tree about 20 feet in front of it. I’ve also noticed the car will sometimes accelerate on its own at speeds below 20 mph. I am taking the vehicle to a body shop on Monday to get fixed and be inspected.

NHTSA complaint #11579057 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2006 Dodge Charger Oscoda, MI

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

My Dodge charger has 4 codes I can't figure out and one is a is a manufacturer code that popped up and lost connection to tcm and something to do with the fuel

NHTSA complaint #11472626 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2014 Dodge Charger De Berry, TX

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

When I bought the car all brake lights were on. I took it to Landers and they diagnosed the problem as a bad ABS control module and another part connected to it. I'm unable to use cruise control and my traction control is off as well. The warning lights will occasionally go off but they are usually on. Also the manufacturer has discontinued the parts I need so I can't get them to fix the issues.

NHTSA complaint #11472269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2013 Dodge Charger at 180,000 miles Ellicott City, MD

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the traction control warning light illuminated, and the speed decelerated to approximately 5-15 MPH. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle would operate normally however, the failure would recur. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.

NHTSA complaint #11435497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2017 Dodge Charger Bunker Hill, WV

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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!

NHTSA complaint #11429095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2011 Dodge Charger at 157,000 miles Johnsonville, SC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND FORWARD CRASH WARNING AND ABS BRAKING ALONG WITH ADAPTIVE ELECTRIC EYE FAILURE. IN MOTION FAILURE. ADAPTIVE EYE REPLACED A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO FAILED AGAIN.

NHTSA complaint #11390235 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2014 Dodge Charger at 139,480 miles Powder Springs, GA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CAR STILL ROLLING AFTER COMPLICATED EFFORTS TO EXIT IN AND OUT OF VEHICLE AS THE CAR IS STILL IN GEAR IT KEEPS ON ROLLING. IT TAKES TREMENDOUS EFFORT AND CONCENTRATION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DANGER WHENEVER EXITING IN AND OUT OF MY CAR. THIS IS PRETTY SCARY.

NHTSA complaint #11384578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2012 Dodge Charger at 159,000 miles Lauderhill, FL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHEN STARTING MY CAR THE RADIO SOMETIMES DON'T COME ON. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK SHUT OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT IN ORDER FOR THE RADIO TO COME ON. WHEN DRIVING AND LISTENING TO THE RADIO IT GOES IN AND OUT AS IF THE DJ IS TRYING TO BLOCK OUT PROFANTIY BUT THAT'S NOT THE CASE. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AND I MAKE A U-TURN IT FEELS AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS TRYING TO LOCK UP.

NHTSA complaint #11373473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2014 Dodge Charger EL Paso, TX

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SAFETY AUTO PARK FUNCTION IS STILL STICKING EVEN AFTER THE RECALL REPLACEMENT- THE DEALER SAYS THE ONLY DO FOLLOW UP REPAIRS ON RECALLS 2 YEARS AFTER THE REPLACEMENT. I UNDERSTAND THE TIMEFRAME IS 10 YEARS NOT 2 BUT THEY WILL NOT HONOR

NHTSA complaint #11373438 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2015 Dodge Charger at 129,547 miles Garland, TX

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED INTO PARKED WHILE THE GEAR SHIFT WAS STILL POSITIONED IN PARK. THE CAR WILL START AND THE AIR AND EVERYTHING ELSE WORKS FINE, THE GEAR SHIFT WILL EVEN MOVE INTO DRIVE. BUT WHEN I PUSH THE GAS IT SAY 'PLACE CAR IN P THEN SHIFT TO DESIRED GEAR' AGAIN THE CAR ISN'T RUNNING HOT OR HAS ANY OTHER PROBLEMS.

NHTSA complaint #11360604 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2012 Dodge Charger at 165,000 miles Macon, GA Fire

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DOGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUDDENLY DISPLAYED AND THE VEHICLES SPEED SUDDENLY BEGAN TO REDUCE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PROPERLY ACCELERATE WHILE PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE SPEED WOULD NOT EXCEED 10 MPH. ALSO WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE FROM THE AIR VENTS WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.

NHTSA complaint #11350891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2016 Dodge Charger at 27,000 miles Bakersfield, CA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

MOTOR MOUNT BLOWS OUT DUE TO IT BEING FILLED WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID CAUSING ISSUES WITH STEERING AND BRAKING. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR CAUSING IT TO MOVE AROUND WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED WAS ON THE FREEWAY WHEN IT HAPPENED.

NHTSA complaint #11340700 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2006 Dodge Charger Houston, TX

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TRANSMISSION.. BAD AIR LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME.. BAD TRANSMISSION HARD SHIFT.

NHTSA complaint #11337296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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