2024 Dodge Charger EV Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Dodge Charger EV, 74% of its 23 total complaints. One report involved a fire, and a related recall (26V262000) addresses instrument panel software failure.
- Electrical System complaints
- 17
- 74% of 23
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 4,246 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicle becomes completely unresponsive or "bricked," requiring towing and 12V battery disconnection or replacement to restore function.
- Sudden limp mode or turtle mode activates while driving, cutting propulsion to a crawl and forcing drivers to coast to the shoulder.
- Dash warnings tell drivers to "stop safely" or shut down the electrical system, sometimes while multiple fault codes (regen, traction, collision, wrench light) appear together.
- Vehicle accelerates on its own or continues moving without brake or accelerator input, requiring the driver to brake to slow down.
- Charging system fault message preceded a fire after the vehicle was plugged into a Level 2 charger following a dead battery and jump start.
- Gear shifter and transmission display errors leave the vehicle stuck between park and drive with a "Service Transmission" warning.
When 2024 Dodge Charger EV electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 24, 2025, latest Aug 14, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2024 Dodge Charger EV
- NHTSA 26V262000Apr 23, 2026Electrical System20,271 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Electrical System complaints by Charger EV model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 202417 (74%)
- 202526 (68%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2024 Dodge Charger EV have?
- NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Charger EV, which is 74% of the 23 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2024 Dodge Charger EV electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 26V262000, reported April 23, 2026, covers a software error that can cause the instrument panel display to fail on 2024-2025 Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S electric vehicles. Dealers update the instrument panel software free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2024 Charger EV electrical failures happen?
- The median mileage at failure across reported electrical complaints is 4,246 miles.
- Did any 2024 Charger EV electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?
- Owners reported one fire tied to an electrical/charging system fault among the 17 complaints in this area, and no crashes or injuries.