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I have a push to start and my car will not shut off it keeps saying that the car is not in park. At this time I am not able to drive car because of this problem, the only way I was able to get the car to shut off was I had to let it run out ot gas and now it is just sitting in the parking lot not able to be driven.
My car has 11 recalls. I don't know if they have been repaired yet. When I drive and I change lanes. My car move all across the road. Especially if I hit a bump. Also when it get up to 60. It shakes really bad. I look up recalls it say 11 but I haven't receive anything in the mail.
When I make slow left turn I hear grinding noise. The other problem is now my engine light is on. Sometimes my car smells as though it is burning after I drive it for a while and then I put it in park and turn the car off.
The car gave an error message 'vehicle not in par'. could not turn engine off. Eventually car began to overheat and caused blown head gaskets. Have to get an entire new engine and replace shifter and push to start system.
At first I was unable to call out through my cars bluetooth, but if I used my phone to call out I could hear and speak through my car. However this did not last long since the speakers quit working. A loud clicking started in my dash. The radio turns on but no sound. When this happened I could not start my car after goggling the issue I found that others had the same issue and said that if you take the remote itself to push the start button their car started. I tried this and at this time my car will start this way. Also my trunk just opens on it's own. This happens constantly. I called dealership about it and they said it was not a recall. I'm a disabled person, and I need my car to get to and from doctor appointments. I do not have a lot of money and can not afford to pay to get these issues fixed. I feel that since there has been so many other people w oath the same issues that these things should be recalled and customers have their vehicles taken care of. Thank you for your time. Donna [xxx] these things happened over time so I have no certain dates. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'
- Toulon, IL, USA
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HVAC heater blend door actuator are failing across all Chrysler and Dodge models, causing a loud knocking/clicking sound behind the dash and the steering column. There are thousands of people needing this replacement, these parts need to be recalled immediately.
Vehicle was parked in a private condominium parking lot in lubbock, tx and popped out of park while it was running. It rolled backwards and hit a curb and bush. Driver's door was left open and driver was standing nearby. Attempted to move but was hit by the door causing some injuries. $7200 dollars worth of damage was done to the vehicle. It is unknown if it is a transmission issue or electrical.
Blind spot detection unavailable- I purchased a Dodge mopar 11 Charger that has a safety feature called blind spot detection. The blind spot indicators are located on the drivers and passengers side view mirrors. When a car approaches either side of the vehicle, a little orange triangle lights up to let the driver know that another vehicle is in its blind spot. In June of 2016, I started my car and and I got the "blind spot detection unavailable" error on my hud. In addition, both triangles on the side view mirrors were on. After conducting some research online, I found a way to turn off the blind spot detection system through the cars settings. However, the issue still persists and when the blind spot detection is turned on, the triangles light up and the system says its not available. This feature was not inclusive to just Dodge Chargers, but also other Chrysler vehicles with the blind spot detection system. There are several threads and videos online of disgruntled owners of Chrysler vehicles that have the same issue. I have learned from talking to the dealer, that my car (Dodge mopar 11 which has 36K miles on it) has two sensors that are located in the bumper of the vehicle that cost $1,100 a piece excluding installation of the new sensors. In essence, this is a "latent" safety defect of poor design and could potentially lead to the loss of life. If I had known that this safety feature was intrinsically defective, I would have never purchased this vehicle. Chrysler needs to acknowledge this defect in their blind spot detection equipped vehicles and issue a recall that resolves the safety issue.
I have the following issues with my 2011 Dodge Charger SE: 1 - the vehicle has "clicking" noise coming from the front passenger side when powering on the vehicle's heater. The noise lasts for about 25 seconds before it stops. This is a constant re-occurrence. The noise also occurs randomly, both when the vehicle is powered on and off. 2 - the trunk keeps popping open every time I start the vehicle. It also opens randomly throughout the day, even when the vehicle is locked and secured. The only method to open the trunk now is from the button inside the vehicle located on the dash. 3 - the braking system is sometimes hesitant when trying to stop the vehicle. I do not have official paperwork pertaining to these incidents as of current, however, I am finding that people who own this make and model in similar years are experiencing similar issues.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. While driving 30 mph, the headlamps and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle jerked. I had to apply force to the steering wheel. Car was taken to Dodge dealer ship I received a call and stated that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. I replace both things and car still having same isue
On Sept 27,2015 without warning my gear shift became stuck in park. I was not able to move the gear shift out of park. I was not able to pick up my daughter from another part of town who was stranded by herself for 1 hr plus. As a car owner I'm livid because this has been a danger and inconvenience. This car has less than 80,000 miles on it and should not have these issues. I know I'm not the first and wont be the last with this compliant. This part should be placed under investigation and the part should be recalled.
After refueling my 2011 Dodge Charger and turning it on a strong smell of gas filled the car. When I pulled over after driving a while I checked the gas tank door to make sure it was sealed and it was. I walked around the car to see if I could see any leaks there was none but there was a strong gas order coming from the back passenger side door/wheel and back driver side door/wheel, now I can only fill my tank half way. The driver side A/C was making a clicking sound whenever I would put it on and it would take a while to adjust to the setting I would want. The clicking noise would continue while the A/C was on.after a while the clicking noise would stop but there would be a humming noise. Now the driver side A/C only blows hot air and so does the back A/C.
Started car Wednesday morning. Struggled to start but did start. Later that day went to put gas and struggled even longer to start but did. Immediately drove it straight to a mechanic and car would no longer start. All you heard was clicking. Had it towed 40 miles away to my local dealership. They confirmed it was the starter. Really"? starter issues at 83000?" so far have had to replace cam shaft sensor, faulty headlamps, air bags, ABS and brake system, alternator, battery, valve cover gaskets, and now starter. Car is only 4 years old.
I owned and purchased my 2011 Dodge Charger since 5-17-2014. On 7-13-2015, my son was getting ready to leave art institutes of atlanta/Decatur, the 2011 Charger he was operating would not crank. After the wrecker arrived to get ready and tow, the car cranked and he made it home from Decatur, ga to mcdonough, ga. The next day, 7-14-2015, I tried to start the car and it wouldn't crank till I called a wrecker on 7-16-15 to tow the vehicle to landmark Dodge in morrow, ga. They called me on 7-20-2015 and informed me my warranty or Chrysler would not cover the issue bothering the car (lost engine ground and melted ground wire, left side engine at motor mount). They tested the electric system, starter, starter wiring and relay, and tightened all engine grounds, replaced engine ground left side at motor mount. It was repaired on 7-20-2015. The repair came up to $308.29 (parts and labor). Please investigate this matter on the 2011 Charger before it happens to someone else and it really costed me. Updated 9/28/15. Updated 12/13/2017
With vehicle in park and brake peddle pushed down, gear shifter would no shift from park to any gear. Turned car off and open door then shut door. Restarted the car and still same results. Looked under the steering column and found a metal bracket had fallen out from the shift column. Upon replacing the metal bracket, shifter would shift to any gear but would not go back into park. Shifter would stop in neutral and not go to reverse or park. Upon tilting the metal bracket that had fallen, the transmission would return to reverse and park.
ABS light came on car running rough and black smoke under hood. In traffic and my son almost had accident exiting roadway. Found to be alternator and this is an ongoing issue with 2011/12 Dodge Chargers according to dealership..
While driving on Sunday evening around 8:30 pm about 2 miles from my home going to get some cold medicines my car all of a sudden the radio stop working and it started stalling and my ABS brakes light and traction control lights came on and was about to cut off and everything just stop working was able to get it off the road. Remember smelling something that was burning no smoke or fire have done research on the internet and there are several complaints about people having the same problem with the same amount of mileage as my car or lesser. Did call Dodge and they had no complaints they claim of this problem but it could have happen due to a recent recall they call a M10. No other assistance from the maker of this car but it needs to be investigated period.if it is the alternator and battery it is costing over $1000 to get the repairs done and this is bad when the warranty just went out on it. Not including car note and car insurance.
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- Indianapolis, IN, USA