7.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,000 miles

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2018 Dodge Challenger engine problems

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2018 Dodge Challenger Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 152020

Challenger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car is a 5.7 6 speed Dodge Challenger, when driving the car will not idle down when you take your foot off the gas pedal, this happens during shifts where the idle stays up and keeps the car moving forward, it also will not slow down when you are driving at speed and you lift your foot off the gas pedal, the idle will hang at speed for up to 5 blocks unless the brakes are applied, 3 times I have almost been in an accident because of this. The problem has been confirmed by the Dodge dealer and a number of parts replaces with no resolve, the car was in their shop for 9 weeks before they gave it back, it started doing it again within days, they have had the car for 15 week now and counting, (total to date 24 weeks) The car only has 8000 miles on it, I bought it brand new and have not been able to drive the car due to it being unsafe. There are no warning lamps or messages and from what im told only the dealer level has inspected the car.

- Tinley Park, IL, USA

problem #2

Aug 242019

Challenger 6-cyl

  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Challenger. While the contact's son was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to island Chrysler Dodge Ram (located at 1239 hyland blvd, staten island, NY 10305, 718-667-8989). The dealer diagnosed that the transmission and rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After leaving the dealer, while driving, several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle, ignition coil, spark plugs, anti-lock brakes, and stabilizer bar needed to be replaced. The dealer repaired the vehicle, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call the national center for dispute settlement for further assistance. The contact called the national center for dispute settlement and was provided case number: 32195089ny. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #1

Sep 102018

Challenger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Challenger. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel and accelerator pedal vibrated without warning. The vehicle was taken to crown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (844-921-6030, located at 2120 chapman rd, chattanooga, tn 37421) where the technician performed a wheel balancing. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The technician rotated the tires, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and all four tires were replaced. The contact stated that the steering wheel vibration seized; however, the accelerator pedal continued to vibrate. Additionally, the front driver's door did not unlock. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the lock component was replaced, but the vibration of the accelerator pedal recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the engine, exhaust system, and transmission were dismantled and re-positioned. The failure continued. The contact called the manufacturer and requested a buy back. The manufacturer stated that the dealer assured them that the failure was remedied. The contact stated that the failure recurred and smoke emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the technician replaced the O-ring and the oil filter. The contact stated that the vehicle was not completely repaired. The failure mileage was not provided.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

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