Dodge CHARGER EV problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
61 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 41 of 61 complaints (67.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 28 | 45.9% |
| Braking behavior | 22 | 36.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 9.8% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 41 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
Electrical System: 41; Fuel/Propulsion System: 15; Power Train: 15; Service Brakes: 11; Vehicle Speed Control: 9; Engine: 8; Unknown Or Other: 4; Air Bags: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 54 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 36 |
2025: 25; 2026: 36
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 28 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 22 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11652971 · 2025-04-05 (April 5, 2025)
While driving, the car suddenly went into "Turtle Mode" in which the car slowed down by itself and numerous warnings on the dash board suddenly appear including "Service Electrical System". Since I am in the middle of driving on a fairly busy street I attempt to get the car moving again and step on the accelerator pedal. The car does increase in speed but now will not stop speeding up even when I let off the gas pedal. The speed of the vehicle keeps getting faster ON IT'S OWN. I have to step on the brake and keep braking to get the car to…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11652971 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11669066 · 2025-06-24 (June 24, 2025)
I am reporting serious and recurring electrical and system failures in my leased 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack EV, leased March 18, 2025. The vehicle has consistently experienced critical malfunctions that pose a threat to driver and public safety. The most dangerous issue is intermittent complete power failure. On at least four occasions, the vehicle failed to start or respond to keyless ignition. I was left stranded for 20–40 minutes in various locations with no access to power, movement, or control of the vehicle. These failures occu…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,246 miles reported. Look up ODI 11669066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11656534 · 2025-04-24 (April 24, 2025)
The car started to accelerate on it's own. I had to use the brake to slow down and stop
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11656534 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11679522 · 2025-08-09 (August 9, 2025)
Car was 1.5 weeks old, purchased brand new. Had several electrical glitches in the days prior, which went away. Pulled into my son's Little League game, and the car just started flashing all lights on the dash, then said 'Service Transmission'. Gear shifter flashing, could not put the vehicle into park or any gear, it was like tit was stuck between park and drive. Anyhow, here it is, in the shop already after 800 miles of ownership. Quite disappointed. Apparently this has been happening a LOT to new Dodge Charger Daytona EV owners. Extremely co…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11679522 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11761600 · 2026-09-02 (September 2, 2026)
his vehicle is a two-door, five-passenger Dodge Charger equipped with the power Rear Seat Easy Entry feature. Because the vehicle only has two doors, the driver’s seat must automatically move forward toward the steering wheel to provide access for passengers entering or exiting the rear seat. There is a serious safety defect with this system. When the driver’s seat is moved forward using the Easy Entry feature, the seat travels toward the steering wheel as intended. However, when it reaches the forward position, the seat can suddenly and autom…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11761600 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11734455 · 2026-04-29 (April 29, 2026)
The vehicle has less than 600 miles on the odometer. The passenger side tie rod separated from the steering knuckle while driving causing a sudden and total loss of steering control. Thankfully it was at low speed so the danger was mitigated. The nut holding the tie rod to the steering knuckle is missing. The vehicle was towed to a Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge dealership where it awaits an inspection and repair.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11734455 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11746150 · 2026-06-24 (June 24, 2026)
We have leased this car since May of 2025. It has been in the Dodge repair shop over a dozen times for the electrical system warning light coming on. It had to be towed tot he dealer twice for it, other times it was drivable to get it there. This car is a complete Lemon and we are trying to get Dodge/Stellantis to pay us or preferably to buy it back and they are stalling. The car is a danger to drive as the forward collision does not warn you or apply the brakes ever as it was supposed to do. The electrical problems continue and this car i…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11746150 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 0 |
2024: 3; 2025: 3; 2026: 0