Issue ID | 1194144 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10730145 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHARGER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 23/06/15 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving to work when all of a sudden the message of "battery saver mode" appeared on my message screen. After that happened, i noticed a whistling noise followed by the radio going out and air conditioning stopped blowing. Then all of the sensors started going off in the dashboard; traction control, abs, check engine, and seatbelt. I tried to give my dodge charger 2012 sxt some gas so that i can get off the road, but that cuased the rpm's to rev up to over 7 and other gauges did the same thing at the same time. Luckily i was able to coast into a gas station since that is where my charger completely stopped!! Nothing would turn on and car wasn't moving!! After calling for a tow truck, i looked up these errors for 2012 dodge chargers and there a lot of them!! The estimate to replace the alternator and battery was over $800!!! Who has that money just laying around for rainy days?!?!? Dodge knows it has this problem as you can find the recalls for it, bit only if the vin# matches. Otherwise you pay out of your own pocket. I am so infuriated right now!! I will never buy another chrysler vehicle again!! My 2012 charger only has 57,000 miles and the alternator goes!!! This is not right nor should it be accepted!!! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TAMPA, FL |
VIN pattern | 2C3CDXHG7CHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 12/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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