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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

16 crash reports3 fire reports12 injury reports

What owners actually said

126 reports

31,000 miles · Jan 25, 2017

Power Train

CAR MAKES CLUNK NOISE WHEN THE 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC GEARS DOWN OR UP. I TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE AND THEY CAN'T DETERMINE WHAT IS WRONG. I'M AFRAID THAT WARRANTY WILL RUN OUT BEFORE ANYTHING IS DONE BY FIAT.CHRYSLER.

NHTSA ODI #10947656

4,200 miles · Jan 23, 2017

Visibility/wiper

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AFTER FIRST SERVICE AND FLASH UPDATE AN ERROR MESSAGE CAME UP STATING SERVICE RAIN SENSING WIPERS.I HAD NO FUNCTION OF THE FOUR SENSITIVITY SETTINGS JUST LOW AND HIGH.THE DEALER SAID RAIN SENSING WIPER MODULE WAS FAULTY.IT WAS REPLACED AND MESSAGE WENT AWAY.THE FIRST RAIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER THEY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD.I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A FIVE LANE HWY AT 9:30 AT NIGHT FOR APROX 15 MINUTES.RETURNED IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND AFTER FIVE WEEKS THEY SAID MY CAR WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH RAIN SENSING WIPERS.BUT IT HAD THEM WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR. SINSE MAY 2015 MY WIPERS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TOO.MY CAR HAS SPENT 40+ WEEKS AT DEALER WITH NO REPAIR. THEY WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES OR JUST TOGGLE AND STOP.THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT WHILE RAINING.I HAVE VIDEO THAT I HAVE SHOWN SEVERAL DEALERS. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES SINCE I WAS TOLD IT WASN'T EQUIPPED WITH RAIN SENSING WIPERS.I HAVE NUMEROUS RECEIPTS FOR THIS PROBLEM IF NEEDED. THE VIDEO OF THE ISSUES ARE ON MY PHONE AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TRANSFER THEM.

NHTSA ODI #10947253

45,000 miles · Jan 21, 2017

EngineCrash

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I BROUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 DODGE CHALLENGER AND 8 MONTHS LATER MY VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE AS I HIT THE GAS WHICH IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND I WENT TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT AND THEY SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH MY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY WAS MESSING UP AND COULD BE LIFE THREATENING WHILE DRIVING I CONTACTED DODGE AND THEY TOLD ME IT HAS A 3 YEAR 30,000 MILE WARRANTY AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW ON A NEW CAR AND SUCH IMPORTANT THING ONLY HAVE A 30,000 MILES WARRANTY I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 8 MONTHS WHEN I PURCHASED IN APRIL OF LAST YEAR IT HAD A CLEAN CARFAX REPORT BUT NOW AT 45,000 MILES IT'S HAVING THESE SAFETY PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ODI #10946887

Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 2017

Structure

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DASH BOARD HAS BEEN REPLACED VIN STATES IT IS A SXT, IT WAS SOLD TO ME AS A SHAKER RT, POP SOUND UNDER R-FRONT CHECKED UNDERNEATH AND FOUND SEVERAL AREAS WHERE IT HAS BEEN WELDED OVER THE ENTIRE BOTTOM SIDE. THE EXHAUST HAS BEEN CUT OFF AND RE-ATTACHED LEAKING VERY BAD. HAS FLARED UP MY ASTHMA CAUSING ATTACK WHILE DRIVING, FIRST TIME I STOP AT FIRE STATION FOR BREATHING TREATMENT, NEXT TWO TIMES DROVE TO ER. THE CAR HAS BEEN ILLEGALLY ALTERED AND SHOULD NEVER BEEN SOLD TO ME AS A BRAND NEW CAR . I HAVE PICTURES TO SEND IN SHOWING THE DANGEROUS SITUATION TO ME AND ALL DRIVERS ON THE ROAD . I WILL SEND PICTURES AND A VIDEO OF THE BOTTOM OF ENTIRE CAR. I PURCHASED CAR AT A CERTIFIED NEW CAR DEALERSHIP, THIS IS HOW THEY SOLD IT TO ME < THEIR GREED IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. ...*BF..

NHTSA ODI #10953530

Mileage unknown · Dec 23, 2016

Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CHALLENGER WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN EXTREME ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO OPEN THE WINDOWS BECAUSE THE ODOR IMPACTED THE CONTACT'S BREATHING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAITED FO…

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NHTSA ODI #10937264

7,474 miles · Dec 11, 2016

Suspension

FRONT END MADE A SQUALLING SOUND WHEN MAKING TIGHT RIGHT TURNS ON THE ROAD AND IN PARKING LOTS.

NHTSA ODI #10934562

5,432 miles · Sep 15, 2016

Seat BeltsCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURN INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS …

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NHTSA ODI #10906839

18,800 miles · Jul 28, 2016

Engine

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THE MOTOR WAS MAKING A GROANING NOISE, IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER CLAIMED THE WATER PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE BUT THE CAR WAS STILL ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE DEALER REPORTED A BACK ORDER ON THE REPLACEMENT PART AND ALLOWED ME TO TAKE THE CAR AND CONTINUE DRIVING UNTIL THE PART CAME IN. WITHIN 200 MILES, THE MOTOR DEVELOPED A SQUEAKING NOISE AND THE ENGINE WOULD SURGE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE SQUEALING AND SURGING AS THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED AND THE CAR WAS DETERMINED NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE PART HAS BEEN ON BACK ORDER IN EXCESS OF ONE MONTH.

NHTSA ODI #10889384

37,000 miles · Jul 11, 2016

Unknown Or OtherCrashInjury

WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON 37TH& SAMSON ST AS I WAS PULLING OFF THE GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE AND I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IT CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO A POLE AND A TREE

NHTSA ODI #10884050

28,000 miles · Jun 1, 2016

Electrical SystemService BrakesSuspensionCrash

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SLIDE INTO A DITCH. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ABS, THE ENGINE, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE FRONT COLLISION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE PASSENGER SIDE BUMPER BRACKET, THE DRIVER SIDE BUMPER BRACKET, THE DRIVER SIDE SUPPORT BRACKET, THE DRIVER SIDE SUPPORT BRACKET, LOWER DRILL FENDER, OEM PASSENGER SIDE FENDER, PILLARS, ROCKER, AND FLOOR , CARPET, RIGHT AND QUARTER PANEL WERE DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V749000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000. UPDATED 07/13/16*LJ *CN

NHTSA ODI #10871825

Official recalls

18V332000 · Electrical System:software; Electrical System:wiring; Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

May 17, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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Electrical System:software

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Electrical System:wiring

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

15V461000 · Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

Jul 23, 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

15V282000 · Air Bags:side/window

May 13, 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured March 28, 2015, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side air bag inflated curtain (SABIC) may have a loose or missing rear mounting bolt.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loose or missing SABIC rear mounting bolt may alter the air bag inflated curtain's deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a side impact or roll-over crash.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R22.

15V114000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Feb 27, 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to February 5, 2015, and equipped with a 6.2L supercharged engine. O-ring seal and fuel rail crossover hose damage may result in the fuel rail hose connection leaking fuel.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the engine fuel rail injector crossover hose, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R07.

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Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the engine fuel rail injector crossover hose, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R07.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

14V749000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

Nov 24, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured June 30, 2014, to October 8, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the instrument cluster may become inoperative. This could cause the gauges to oscillate at zero and the Vehicle Theft Alarm could remain illuminated. Thus, the affected vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, "Controls and displays."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the instrument cluster becomes inoperative, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a software enhancement, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P74.

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NHTSA investigations

EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

RQ15004 · Software Security Vulnerability

Opened Jul 24, 2015 · Closed Jan 5, 2016

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:software

On July 23, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) launched Safety Recall 15V-461 to remedy security vulnerabilities in approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2013 through 2015 vehicles equipped with Uconnect head units (HU) 8.4A (RA3 radio) and 8.4AN (RA4 radio) manufactured by Harman International.On July 24, 2015, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query, RQ 15-004, to investigate HU security vulnerabilities and remedy effectiveness in the recalled population and to determine whether similar units have been supplied for use in other FCA vehicles.In an August 11, 2015 letter, FCA submitted a second Part 573 safety recall report expanding the scope of the Uconnect RA4 model radio to include additional 7,810 MY 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured from September 18, 2014 through June 25, 2015 (Recall 15V-508).Scope analysis indicated that Uconnect radios installed in FCA vehicles not included in recalls 15V-461 or 15V-508 (subject recalls) are not equipped with built-in cellular access or short range wireless communication features and, thus, do not contain the security vulnerabilities addressed by the subject recalls. SUBJECT VEHICLES: MY2014 through 2015 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Cherokee sport utility vehicles; MY2013 through 2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500/5500 pickup trucks; MY2013 through 2015 Dodge Viper vehicles; and MY2015 Chrysler 200, 300, Jeep Renegade, Dodge Charger and Challenger vehicles.According to FCA, long and short range wireless vulnerabilities identified in the recalled vehicles could allow unauthorized third-party access to, and manipulation of, networked vehicle control systems.Successful exploitation of the vulnerabilities, coupled with reverse engineering of networked microprocessor control modules, could result in unauthorized manipulation of vehicle control systems. This unauthorized manipulation of vehicle controls and systems could expose the driver, vehicle occupants or other highway users to an increased risk of injury.FCA and its network provider, Sprint, conducted a nationwide campaign to block access to a radio communications port that was unintentionally left open.On July 27, 2015, short range wireless vulnerabilities were also blocked.Finally, third party security evaluation and regression testing identified vulnerabilities that were either remedied by Sprint or through updates to the FCA Uconnect software.ODI identified a total of 30 complaints or field reports on unique vehicles submitted by FCA (29) or received by NHTSA (1) alleging incidents of theft from a vehicle or anomalous performance that the owner alleged were caused by, or may have been caused by, remote hacking.Twenty-six (87%) of these reports were submitted after a magazine article was published on July 21, 2015, describing the remote hacking of an FCA vehicle by researchers who were able to affect the operation of various vehicle control systems, including the service brakes, steering, throttle and ignition.Most of the complaints involved vehicle systems that were not safety critical (e.g., complaints related to radio, navigation system, or air-conditioning control) and did not affect vehicle control.Three complaints reported engine stalls.One owner reported sudden unintended acceleration allegedly related to hacking.None of the complaints or field reports reviewed involved the steering and braking vehicle control effects demonstrated by the research hackers prior to the recall.There were no confirmed incidents of hacking in any of the records reviewed by ODI.The remedies completed by Sprint and FCA appear to have eliminated vulnerabilities that mi