2010 Dodge Challenger electrical system problems

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the battery was replaced. The contact had received notification on NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 185,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”

“I need to address a serious issue regarding the car I purchased in 2020 from a private vendor. Upon taking the car to Crown Dodge Dealership in Ventura County for repair, I had to pay roughly $700 out of pocket for the service and rented a car from Hertz for the days I was without my car. However, upon receiving the car back, it still had unresolved issues with the electrical components and dashboard noise. It is unacceptable that the manager at the dealership did not prioritize my safety or the quality of the car I purchased. Since this car is my sole mode of transportation, I demand a prompt resolution to this matter. I expect immediate assistance in addressing these concerns. Thank you.”

“Was driving normally going 65 mph on the highway when white smoke was emitting from inside the steering wheel. Between the dashboard and steering wheel. Engine was fine and no warning lights came on. Everything ran great except for the white smoke. I don’t know what it could be. Luckily it didn’t catch on fire”

“The car has an intermittent issue where at highway speeds it will go into almost a limp mode. Basically the check engine light comes on and car loses power and won't go over 45 mph. I have to pull over and shut car off. It will restart and operate normally for a random period of time. Very dangerous when on the highway and have to pull over to the side of the road. From the forums I belong to, this is a very common problem. There are even members that have bought a brand new Challenger and had this happen to them after a few months. The code that usually appears from this is misfire on cylinder 1 and even the dealerships don't know what causes it and hard to diagnose since it happens randomly. Love the car but very annoyed that this keeps happening and no one can figure out the fix”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE. A LOCKSMITH WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND THE KEY WAS REMOVED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES WHILE THE KEY WAS CEASED IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER TALLAHASSEE DODGE (3987 W. TENNESSEE ST. TALLAHASSEE FL) WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.*DT*JB”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK OPENED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE PASSENGER WINDOW DID NOT CLOSE AND ROLL DOWN INDEPENDENTLY. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION REPAIR FOR THE SMART GLASS WINDOW SWITCH, WHICH CAUSED THE PASSENGER WINDOW TO OPEN INDEPENDENTLY, THE WINDOW NOT TO CLOSE SECURELY, THE BATTERY TO DRAIN, AND THE ENGINE NOT TO START. BOB BAKER DODGE (5555 CAR COUNTRY DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008, (760)-814-9664) DETERMINED THAT THE PASSENGER DOOR SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.”