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2012 Dodge CHARGER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1442044
Internal NHTSA #	11064636
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	CHARGER
Model Year	2012
File date	18/01/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	As i exited the freeway my vehicle began to shut down and lose power. I was able to sputter at 10 mph for about a quarter mile to a parking lot. The vehicles electronics were shutting down the whole time and weird electrical activation's started occurring or freezing on their own such as lights, senors, wipers, radio etc. I could also smell a burnt odor emitting from the air vents. When i parked the vehicle it did not start and had smoke coming from the engine. I checked the engine and saw some smoke coming from the alternator and smelled burnt. I took the vehicle to the dealer on 01-22-18 and they diagnosed it as the alternator failing due to the recall but there was no fix yet from chrysler. They stated the quick fix is replacing the alternator but the vehicle would have to come back until they discover what needs to be fixed on the recall. Today is 01-24-18 and my vehicle is not repaired because the dealer is waiting approval from chrysler to install a new alternator since there is no exact fix for the recall yet. They told me it may be an electrical computer problem, wiring problem or alternator problem. They told me they may install a new alternator today (01-24-18) and they had to order it. I have been with no vehicle since 01-18-18 due to the dealer and chrysler not problem solving their mistake. I'm glad i didn't crash or was in the fast lane of the freeway when i lost power but my son was scared because he didn't know what was going on. I cant imagine the consequences if things had not gone the way they did. Someone could seriously get injured at the expense of chrysler failing to find a fix. Would this fall under the lemon law?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	117000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EASTVALE, CA
VIN pattern	2C3CDXHG4CHXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	14/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	30
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Dodge CHARGER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Dodge CHARGER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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