2018 DODGE CHARGER Structure Problems

I experienced an issue with the trunk lights on my 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus, which would not illuminate when the trunk was open. Additionally, the dashboard display failed to indicate that the trunk was open. This posed a significant safety concern, as the car allowed me to drive without alerting me that the trunk was open. Normally, when the trunk is ajar, the vehicle displays a notification and prevents the car from being driven without addressing the open trunk. However, with the broken latch, no such alert occurred, and the car could be driven with the trunk accidentally left open. Furthermore, the remote start feature, which typically only works when all doors (including the trunk) are closed, was compromised. The car could be remotely started via the keyfob regardless of whether the trunk was open or closed. This is a serious safety concern, as the vehicle could be driven or left running with the trunk open without the driver’s knowledge. This repair cost $301 to fix. Repair Details: Date of Repair: January 17, 2023 Description of repair from dealership: Trunk lights and dashboard indicator were non-functional, and no alert was provided when the trunk was left open. The latch was internally shorted, causing the malfunction. After the latch was replaced, the lights and notifications worked correctly, and the vehicle's safety functions returned to normal.

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front driver and front passenger side door panels had started to detach from the door frames. The dealer was contacted about the failure and acknowledged that the door panel failure was a known issue; however, the repair was not covered under warranty. The contact was provided an estimate for the replacement of each door panel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,500.

Mileage: 38,500

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated she notice that the interior driver's side door panel vinyl and the window strip was warped and was separating from the door frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall and also that the warranty would not cover the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 27,500.

Mileage: 27,500

Door panel interior peeling off from door panel, causing issues with controls on the door.

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, he noticed that the front passenger’s side door panel had detached from the door frame. The local dealer was contacted about having the vehicle inspected. The contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and that there would be a cost assessed for the inspection. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Mileage: 75,000

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the interior door panels on each door were not secured and had detached from the door frame. The failure on the driver’s side door panel created a visual obstruction when the driver looked over the shoulder to view oncoming vehicles. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted regarding the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Mileage: 55,000

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while attempting to roll down the front passenger’s side window, she noticed that the door panel had separated from the door frame. The dealer and Bayird Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Paragould (6340 US 49, Paragould, AR 72450) were made aware of the failure on two separate occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case and referred the contact back to Bayird Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Paragould. The failure mileage was approximately 36,300.

Mileage: 36,300

Door panel lifting away could cause vent to not work, door lock to not work and maybe airbag to not deploy properly. Foam is exposed

Interior door panels are peeling apart, causing the inside of the door to be shown. This looks to be a manufacturing issue. The remedy should be to repair the panels or replace them. This is a known issue within the community of owners so I feel that this should be recalled. The problem is present on all 4 door panels.

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while entering their vehicle, they noticed that both the front driver and passenger interior door panel were becoming unglued, showing electrical wiring inside the door panels. The contact reached out to the local dealer about the failure but was told the failure would not be covered under the warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.

Mileage: 21,000

Inside door panels started to separate from the door, this is causing my power locks malfunction on the driver side (the separation is causing a lock button to misalign with the hole in the door panel). This started approximately 2 weeks ago. This problem started with the driver side door and has now affected 3 of the for doors in the car. Of course it happened about 4 months past the 3 year Dodge warranty period.

THIS AT ABOUT 5:30 AM WHEN I WAS GETTING IN MY CAR TO GO TO WORK I NOTICED THE PANEL ON MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS BEGINNING TO LIFT UP.MY CAR IS RARELY PARKED IN THE SUN LIGHT BECAUSE I PARK IT IN MY GARAGE AT HOME AND A SHADED AREA AT WORK.

INTERIOR, I BELIEVE THE SUN OR HEAT WARPS THE DOOR TRIM INSIDE AND IT POPS OUT REVEALING THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR, NEAR THE WINDOWS. IT'S HAPPENED TO MY PASSENGER DOOR AND RECENTLY TO MY DRIVER DOOR.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INNER DOOR PANEL DETACHED FROM THE DOOR FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT A CHILD MAY STICK THEIR FINGERS IN BETWEEN THE DOOR PANEL AND THE DOOR FRAME AND HURT THEMSELVES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

Mileage: 60,000

WENT TO GET IN THE VEHICLE ONE MORNING AND THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE BUT WILL OPEN FROM THE INSIDE, I BELIEVE THE SCREW HAD COME OUT, AND WENT TO GET IN THE VEHICLE THIS MORNING AND NOTICE THE PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL PEEL UP FROM THE TOP OF THE DOOR WHERE THE LOCK IS. *TR

Mileage: 58,843

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL WAS NOT SECURED AND CAME OFF THE FRAME OF THE DOOR. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER MCKINNEY DODGE (4574 CALHOUN MEMORIAL HWY, EASLY SC.) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Mileage: 30,000

MY DAUGHTER COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO STOP, AS SHE WAS ENGAGING THE BREAK TO THE FLOOR. SHE IS UNSURE IF WHEN SHE TURNED CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET, BUT EITHER WAY THE BRAKE SHOULD HAVE TURNED IT OFF. THEN WHEN THE POLE WAS HIT, ALL THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF EXCEPT THE PASSENGER LOWER AIRBAG. I WAS THE PASSENGER AND I HAVE A HURT ANKLE, KNEE, AND HIP. WHY WOULD ALL AIRBAGS GO OFF EXCEPT ONE IF THE IMPACT WAS DIRECTLY IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR? THE VEHICLE WAS TURNING WHEN SHE NOTICED IT WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN.

Mileage: 32,000

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY DOING ABOUT 65 MPH, THE SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED UPWARD, AS IF IT WAS HIT FROM THE INSIDE, SENDING GLASS FLYING DOWN THE BACK OF THE CAR HITTING OTHER VEHICLES BEHIND ME. THANKFULLY THE INTERNAL SUNROOF COVER WAS CLOSED SO GLASS DIDN'T RAIN DOWN ON US WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND CLEAN UP AS MUCH OF THE GLASS AS POSSIBLE SO IT WOULDN'T CONTINUE FLYING OFF AND HITTING VEHICLES BEHIND ME. DEFINITELY A SAFETY CONCERN, EVEN THOUGH IT'S TEMPERED GLASS, IT'S STILL SHARP. IF THE INTERNAL SUNROOF COVER WAS SLID OPEN IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE THAN THE FEW CUTS I GOT ON MY HANDS FROM CLEANING UP THE GLASS.

Mileage: 6,600

THIS IS A RENTAL AND I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 6. IN THE AFTERNOON OF DAY 6, I WENT TO GET INTO THE CAR AND THE DOOR HANDLE MADE A FUNNY CLICKING SOUND AND WOULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR. IT IS ATTACHED BUT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE IS UNHOOKED INSIDE THE DOOR BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO LIFT UP HIGHER THAN IT SHOULD. DOOR OPENS FROM THE INSIDE WITH NO PROBLEM.

Mileage: 16,500