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Dodge Charger Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems

74
Owner complaint records in our dataset
4
Years with records
2011–2014
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 74 stored complaint records:

  • 3 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 14 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • diagnosed alternator · 41 records
  • needed replaced · 39 records
  • failure mileage · 34 records
  • notified failure · 32 records
  • replaced repaired · 25 records
  • where diagnosed · 23 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi34
60–100k mi25
1–30k mi7
100–150k mi4

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • June 7, 2019 · 47,828 miles

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The contact stated that he had to manually enter the vehicle with the key because the battery was drained. The vehicle was towed to spitzer chrysler dodge ([redacted], brook park, oh 44142) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure on 6-14-19 fca. The approximate…

    ODI 11220167

    2014 records in this system

  • March 3, 2019 · 95,412 miles

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. While driving approximately 55 mph, the alternator warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle did not stall, but hesitated after the warning indicator illuminated. The failure had been occuring for approximately three months. The vehicle was taken to newnan peachtree chrysler (53 holliz pkwy, newnan, ga 30265) where it was diagnosed that a new…

    ODI 11184039

    2014 records in this system

  • July 2, 2018

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    2013 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to alternator safety recall. *ld *js

    ODI 11112709

    2013 records in this system

  • April 3, 2018 · 95,116 miles

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 35 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle inadvertently veered to the right of the roadway. The contact noticed sparks under the hood. The fire department was not contacted and the contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the alternator was destroyed. The vehicle was not…

    Fire reported

    ODI 11099937

    2012 records in this system

  • January 1, 2018 · 50,000 miles

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost all power and the contact was unable to get the vehicle to restart. The "battery saver mode" indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to dick poe dodge ([redacted] in el paso, tx) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…

    ODI 11060805

    2013 records in this system

  • November 16, 2017 · 81,000 miles

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the power saver mode indicator illuminated and the radio turned off. A photo of a battery was shown on the instrument cluster, and the traction control and windshield wipers activated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shut off. The contact had to walk away with the key fob until the vehicle turned off. The vehicle was towed to a local…

    ODI 11046987

    2012 records in this system

  • July 17, 2017 · 110,000 miles

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving 55 mph, all the warning sensors illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was barely able to move off the highway. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (kayser chrysler center of watertown, 105 highway [redacted], watertown, wi, 53904) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The…

    ODI 11006386

    2012 records in this system

  • June 27, 2017 · 67,000 miles

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and failed to restart without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (chrysler, jeep dodge, [redacted] east, tampa, florida, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle…

    ODI 11019373

    2012 records in this system