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2012 Dodge CHALLENGER Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1024807
Internal NHTSA #	10553638
Manufacurer	Chrysler Group LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	CHALLENGER
Model Year	2012
File date	29/10/13
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	First, to happen was i pulled out of driveway when the "brakes' warning light came on. Continued travelling, and soon became nightime driving. Was going approx. 55 mph, when the instrument panel began to flash numerous warning lights. Then, the radio and interior lights began turning off and on. I was not able to manually turn off the radio during this time. I continued to drive to try to make it to a gas station. Then i felt hot air coming thru the vents. It was like i had on the heater, but i didnt. (nor the ac was on.) the car lost all power. The steering wheel locked. I was stranded. I was not able to put the car in neutral to move out of dangerous roadside nor was i able to put on the hazard lights, they came on but were very dim and slow flashing. All power was lost, no horn, lights... Nothing. Did notice a burn smell coming from under the hood, but not sure what the cause was. I had it towed to the dealership. They stated it was an alternator/battery issue. They replaced the alternator/battery, however the airbag warning light was now on and horn no longer working. I didnt understand why the dealership didn't repair the airbag warning light and the horn. They did acknowledge these issues on my invoice yet no repairs were made. I have almost had 2 collisions since this. I was not able to sound horn to warn opposing drivers, and i still have no horn to sound. Both the airbag and horn malfunctions are hazardous and i dont understand why they didn't repair them at the deaership. ? Thank you.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	AUSTIN, TX
VIN pattern	2C3CDYAG8CHXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	14/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	55
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2012 Dodge CHALLENGER Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Dodge CHALLENGER Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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