Dodge Charger Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Dodge Charger across 15 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (52). The words owners use most often: “throttle control” (5% of reports).
- 205vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 20mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 43%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.
- Throttle control: mentioned in 11 of 205 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 174 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 205 complaints, 20 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury.
Dodge Charger vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 3 | 12% | — |
| 2022 Charger | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2018 Charger | 2 | 2% | 29,000 |
| 2017 Charger | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Charger | 5 | 3% | 30,000 |
| 2015 Charger | 12 | 9% | 46,953 |
| 2014 Charger | 23 | 7% | 27,000 |
| 2013 Charger | 24 | 7% | 53,000 |
| 2012 Charger | 20 | 3% | 68,200 |
| 2011 Charger | 14 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 2010 Charger | 7 | 3% | 98,750 |
| 2009 Charger | 5 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2008 Charger | 12 | 2% | 91,000 |
| 2007 Charger | 24 | 4% | 82,000 |
| 2006 Charger | 52 | 4% | 86,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The gas peddle got stuck and will not let me stop causing me to hit someone
The just went off on the dash and they stoped working abs traction control emergency brake light is on and idk what the problem is I scanned it and nothing
The abs module lights came on and is not functioning properly. I contacted the dealership and the part has been on back order for years. The abs light, traction, and brake light is on simultaneously. Subsequently my wheel is locked up causing my car to not move at all and brake pedal has no…
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Service Transmission" displayed, with a grinding sound coming from the transmission. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to the local auto parts store and the…
Rented car fromEAN holdings LLC. It was dosge charger 2023 . While driving odometer was changing display between km /hr and miles distracting and resulted in speeding ticket and potential for higher risk of accident.confusing 90 km or miles On investigation,both units on settings or custom it could…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Chargers have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 205 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Dodge Charger?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle control”, in 11 of 205 complaints.
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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