Traction Control complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 2% | 5,000 miles |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% | 5,000 miles |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% | 42,000 miles |
| 2015 | 7 | 5% | 92,000 miles |
| 2014 | 13 | 4% | 39,000 miles |
| 2013 | 19 | 5% | 71,000 miles |
| 2012 | 38 | 6% | 55,000 miles |
| 2011 | 43 | 6% | 56,000 miles |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% | 142,000 miles |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% | 159,000 miles |
| 2008 | 20 | 3% | 102,000 miles |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% | 139,000 miles |
| 2006 | 16 | 1% | 97,000 miles |
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Newly purchased stock vehicle with 1641 miles with very light use. Driving low speed in street traffic the modules went offline October 20, 2017 causing instrument cluster to show brake, check engine, lane sense warnings. Reported the incident to the dealer and they repaired and reprogrammed the modules. Vehicle was returned and within 24 hours a second incident occurred while driving the vehicle where instrument cluster showed brake, check engine, service shifter, electronic stability control warnings. Stopped the vehicle and its transmission jammed in reverse while parking. Vehicle could not be reversed or moved. Towed vehicle due to safety concern to the dealer October 22. Waiting safety evaluation. Consumer5 stated no root cause of the failure with the BCM (etc) modules was found. Dodge dealer simply replaced the modules. Updated 9/13/18 updated 9/13/18
My 2017 Dodge Charger daytona 392 (r/t scat pack) has an inherently dangerous intermittent electrical failure. While traveling 77mph on interstate 70 the evic screen indicated a FCW warning with the system turned off, loss of the ABS, ESP, SRS, then total loss of electric steering with no throttle or breaking input response. Said vehicle then violently downshifted from 8th gear to 3rd gear causing the rear wheels to break traction subsequently resulting in full loss of lateral control of the vehicle. I fully depressed the emergency break as the rear of the vehicle began to drift to the left resulting in flat spots on both rear tires as I skidded to a hault. I have addressed this issue with 4 local dealers in kansascity to no resolve. …
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 vehicle was taken to the local dealer who serviced the vehicle for the failures but the failures continued to occur. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.
Loss of power steering, dash cluster lights flashing uncontrollably, dash cluster indicated engine RPM fluctuating wildly while in motion and while stationary and while turning. Transmission or gear shifter made continuous or odd clicking while in motion and while stationary even after vehicle was place in park. Trouble turning the vehicle back on after above issues occurred had to power cycle vehicle several time for actual startup. Could not shift out of park after power cycles and had to do several more power cycles. Second time issues have occurred after already taking vehicle to dealership. Dealership said it was because of low voltage and had not done any other work on vehicle other than reset code and put miles on vehicle.
The vehicle has started displaying messages to have the power steering, electronic stability control and the ABS brake system serviced. It has began to not start as well. It will randomly flash these messages on the dash in motion and stationary positions. When it does, the power steering actually goes out of the vehicle swerves. The car was just at a dealership to get the oil done a week ago and they did an entire inspection on it and said it was fine....it has done this before 2 years ago and then stopped on it's own. So the oil change was before the issues started again. Had it checked out again and still nothing throwing any codes out. This is a very big safety issue and we would love some answers as to why this is happening!
Bought the car in. December 2018. On January 21, 2019 the dashboard lit up saying servive electronic stability control along with the ABS warning light took Charger to get fixed it was fixed havent had an issue till today March 21, 2020 when it's happening again 1 year later ???? Not right and yes the car was on a street at the time it starting not to brake I am really upset I dont feel safe in this car but love it...someone help a recall should be put into place..thanks
Was driving on a clear day when, my traction control went on and off by itself and the ABS went off by itself causing me to lose control, it was hard to pull over with the ABS going on and off on their own. AWD system also went on and off on its own. Brought car to dealer the very next morning they kept car the whole day and was told it was fine and that they got no codes. I had test the car for codes after the incident had taken place and I got the following coeds. U0415 ' ABS, c147b front axle disconnected sensor. Yet the dealer gave me the car that I still under warranty back, with their own invoice stating no codes. I test the car for codes when I got from the car dealer and some of the codes were cleared, expect for ABS u0415. The car is clearly not fine and the AWD system is still not working the way it should. …
I'm still having, (battery saver mode light coming on). And now I'm worried about the ("Takata recall"). I've taken my Dodge Charger back to Dodge dealership for service today, 11/16/17, as the (ABS) & (traction control) lights both were on. And as I was driving my car to the dealership I tried to set my cruise control at 75 MPH as I was on I-77 south, but I couldn't get it to set at any speed. Today 11/17/2017 my repair bill is $350.00 dollars + a car payment and hopefully I can get home with the alternator issues. I'm tired of paying for something that I'm afraid to drive anywhere I need to go. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Charger years have traction control problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2011 (43), 2012 (38), 2008 (20), 2013 (19) and 2006 (16) model years. Traction Control complaints make up 6% of all complaints for the 2011.
Is there a recall for Dodge Charger traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control 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 traction control problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles; 33% happened before 50,000 miles.
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.