2018 Dodge Charger Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Dodge Charger, 2% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This problem has occurred 3 times in less than a month. Vehicle is parked. One head light out, depending which time this has happened. Vehicle will not turn over but all electrical comes on and stays on. Dash board messages include: service transmission continue in d. Do not shift or turn engine off , 'until you reach a desired location you may not be able to shift again until serviced','service stabilitrack' or something along those lines, and key fob not found even though key fob is in car. Shifter continuously blinks and a constant dinging as if a key was left in an ignition. …”
NHTSA complaint #11208003, filed 2019-05, 5,250 miles“Problem 1) I have 2018 Charger. Couple of thing have happen where the rear passenger tail light come on and goes off randomly . I have change the fuses in the fuse box. Have purchase a additional tail light and doesn't not function properly. It?s a serious electrical issue or improper grounding somewhere in the car harness or wiring. Problem 2) the ABS & traction control light comes on and off while driving. The brake pedal will tighten up some times. I change my brakes , keep my wheel balance and rotated. Still having issue. Again speed sensors have been replace. …”
NHTSA complaint #11323941, filed 2020-05Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 13 | 4% |
| 2013 | 18 | 5% |
| 2012 | 35 | 5% |
| 2011 | 39 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 16 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Charger
45 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Dodge Charger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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