Dodge Charger Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Dodge Charger across 13 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (39). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (17% of reports).
- 162electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Traction control: mentioned in 28 of 162 complaints (17%)
- Saver mode: mentioned in 20 of 162 complaints (12%)
- Cut off: mentioned in 11 of 162 complaints (7%)
- ABS ESC: mentioned in 9 of 162 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 127 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 162 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 2 an injury.
Dodge Charger electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Charger | 2 | 2% | 5,250 |
| 2017 Charger | 4 | 3% | 3,242 |
| 2016 Charger | 3 | 2% | 30,200 |
| 2015 Charger | 6 | 4% | 92,000 |
| 2014 Charger | 13 | 4% | 39,000 |
| 2013 Charger | 18 | 5% | 70,500 |
| 2012 Charger | 35 | 5% | 54,500 |
| 2011 Charger | 39 | 6% | 55,000 |
| 2010 Charger | 4 | 2% | 91,000 |
| 2009 Charger | 1 | 1% | 158,900 |
| 2008 Charger | 14 | 2% | 101,761 |
| 2007 Charger | 7 | 1% | 126,000 |
| 2006 Charger | 16 | 1% | 95,242 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Dodge Charger. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle exhaust fumes were present in the cabin of the vehicle causing the 6-year-old daughter to become ill. Also, the traction stability control warning light would illuminate while driving at various speeds. The…
Electronic throttle control appears to be sending error codes to a hum. The car is not getting enough fuel to accelerate on the highway.
My screen goes off and on at different times while driving and my airbag light keeps coming on.
While driving on majors highway or roads car just stalls completely this has happened numerous times almost
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Chargers have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 162 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Dodge Charger. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Charger electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Dodge Charger?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 28 of 162 complaints, followed by “saver mode” (20).
Other Dodge Charger problems
- Electrical System problems (1,921)
- Engine problems (1,026)
- Power Train problems (792)
- Air Bags problems (778)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (513)
- Steering problems (408)
- Exterior Lighting problems (315)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (253)
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