Acceleration complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 12% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% | 32,000 miles |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% | 30,000 miles |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% | 47,000 miles |
| 2014 | 23 | 7% | 28,000 miles |
| 2013 | 24 | 7% | 56,000 miles |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% | 68,000 miles |
| 2011 | 14 | 2% | 80,000 miles |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% | 100,000 miles |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% | 80,000 miles |
| 2008 | 14 | 2% | 93,000 miles |
| 2007 | 25 | 4% | 82,000 miles |
| 2006 | 52 | 4% | 86,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Accelerator pedal was delayed coming back up when pressed. It is available for inspection. Because of this happening while I was parking the car, it collided with a tree about 20 feet in front of it. I've also noticed the car will sometimes accelerate on its own at speeds below 20 mph. I am taking the vehicle to a body shop on Monday to get fixed and be inspected.
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 change by unknowingly hitting left arrow and ok on steering wheel from miles to km viceversa. Equipment modificationsor program can remove confusion in us vehicle and reduce risk Thankyou
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 Dodge Charger. While the contact's spouse was driving 55 MPH down a hill with the cruise control activated, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated. The driver swerved, but the vehicle went over a cliff and crashed into some trees. The driver sustained a mild concussion, broken ribs, and head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 42,000. The VIN was not available.
When returning from a trip to upper michigan my windshield was dirty so I pressed the windshield washer button and nothing happened so I pressed it again with the same results, so we continued on. We we on a 6 lane highway with the cruise control set at 72 MPH. When approaching our exit I needed to get around 2 semis so I stepped on the gas and the RPM gauge went to 5000 RPM and the speed suddenly dropped down to about 60 MPH, I tried it again and it did the same thing. When I finally got safely off the highway I went directly to my dealer who told me there was nothing they could do for me for the next week. We went to our home not knowing what was going to happen next. The following day we needed to run some errands around town and the car ran perfect and has ever since. This happened on dec. 7.2018. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Charger. While the vehicle was parked and the engine was running, the vehicle accelerated, knocked the contact down, and crashed into trees. A police report was not filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was driven to a repair shop and repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 10/06/16 the consumer stated there was no warning for when the door was open while in drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Charger. While sitting in the parked vehicle, the contact placed the gear shifter into drive and the vehicle accelerated on its own. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deployed. A police report was filed. Injuries were sustained that required medical attention. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,700.
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 message "Lost Communication with ECM and PCM" was displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. Additionally, the cruise control was inoperable, and the ABS warning light remained illuminated while operating the vehicle. The cause of the failures were not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 33,665.
When I bought the car all brake lights were on. I took it to Landers and they diagnosed the problem as a bad ABS control module and another part connected to it. I'm unable to use cruise control and my traction control is off as well. The warning lights will occasionally go off but they are usually on. Also the manufacturer has discontinued the parts I need so I can't get them to fix the issues.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Charger years have acceleration problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2006 (52), 2007 (25), 2013 (24), 2014 (23) and 2012 (20) model years. Acceleration complaints make up 4% of all complaints for the 2006.
Is there a recall for Dodge Charger acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for any Dodge Charger model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Dodge Charger acceleration problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 72,000 miles; 33% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the cruise control (5 mentions), followed by the accelerator pedal (4).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.