Feb 25, 2021SteeringSuspension
ANY TIME THERE IS A FRONT END COLLISION, THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MUST BE REPLACED WHEN REPAIRING. THAT WAS NOT THE CASE HERE BECAUSE EVERY TIME I DRIVE NOW, MY PEDALS ARE BINDING ON ME CONSTANTLY. ALMOST FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS GETTING CAUGHT OR IS IN THE WAY AND I WAS DRIVING OFF A HIGHWAY RAMP AND I COULD FEEL IT IN THE PEDALS THAT IT WAS BINDING ON ME AND AS SOON AS I DRIVE OVER THE SMALLEST BIT OF WATER THAT WAS ON THE GROUND, I LITERALLY SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND ALMOST DID A 360 AND CRASHED. THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS AROUND ME, BUT THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. SAME THING HAPPENED IN MY 05 CHRYSLER AND WHEN I INSPECTED IT, YOU CAN SEE HOW EXTREMELY LOOSE MY INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS.
NHTSA ODI 11397880
Sep 12, 2019SuspensionTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemBrakesEngine
TL* 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. *TT *AS
NHTSA ODI 11255061
Jun 5, 2019SuspensionCrash
TAKATA RECALL: AXLE ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BROKE WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN. SPEED AT THE TIME WAS 5-10 MILES.
NHTSA ODI 11218007
Jul 12, 2018Suspension
BRAND NEW 2018 CHALLENGER WITH RUSTED CONTROL ARMS IN THE FRONT, CHRYSLER SAYS IT IS NOT A RECALL, AND WILL NOT REPAIR. DEALER CHECKED ALL THE CHARGERS AND CHALLENGERS ON THE LOT AND SAID THEY WERE ALL THIS WAY. CAR HAS 2000 MILES ON IT, I REPORTED IT AT 200 MILES. SEE PICTURES.
NHTSA ODI 11111065