2016 DODGE CHARGER Structureinterior Panelsdoor Problems

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side interior door panel became unsecured and partially detached from the door frame, causing the door to be difficult to open, closed, or unlocked. Additionally, the front driver’s side interior door panel was unsecured and partially detached; however, the door was able to be opened, closed, and unlocked normally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door panel trim had separated from the door frame. The contact then stated that he was concerned that the separation of the door panel had started to rise towards the window, which might affect the air bag deployment in the event of a crash. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that all four interior door panels had begun to warp and detach from the frame of the door. The center console by the gear shifter was also warped. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and stated that the failure should not have occurred. The contact received confirmation from a third-party interior specialist. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and that the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the passenger’s side front door and driver’s side rear door panels started to detach from the body of the vehicle. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer referred her to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOOR PANELS STARTED TO DETACH FROM THE DOOR FRAME. THE CONTACT HAD INITIALLY TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO JOHN ELWAY'S CLAREMONT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (620 AUTO CENTER DR, CLAREMONT, CA 917110) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,089.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE DOOR PANELS STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING WIRE EXPOSURE. THE FAILURE HAD NOT YET IMPACTED ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MARK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (3777 GERSTNER MEMORIAL BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607, (337) 419-0884) WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.