UNCONNECT SYSTEM CONSTANTLY SHUTS OFF DURING NORMAL OPERATION WHICH CAUSES ISSUES WITH NAVIGATION. THERE IS ALSO A SHORT OF SOME TYPE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES GLITCHES IN THE SPEEDOMETER/MAIN DISPLAY SYSTEM - IT FLICKERS AND THEN RESUMES TO NORMAL ON OCCASION DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS.
2018 dodge Challenger electrical problems
severe 25 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
Electrical system is going completely haywire. The display screen beeps as if being touched constantly causing driver distractions. Bluetooth hands free function makes random phone calls, hangs up and redials repeatedly causing driver distractions. The display also flashes from one setting to another, pulling up the navigation system and changing the route repeatedly causing driver distractions.…
THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A YEAR NOW AND STARTED THE 2ND MONTH I BOUGHT THE CAR. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IS 1 TO 2 TIMES A WEEK THE UCONNECT 8.4C NAVIGATION SCREEN WILL FREEZE ON THE SCREEN IT STARTED UP ON AND CAN NOT BE CHANGE. YOU CAN MAKE SELECTIONS ON THE SCREEN ITS STUCK ON, BUT WHEN YOU NEED TO WITH GO TO ANOTHER PAGE YOU CANT. YOU MUST PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURN IT OFF THEN BACK ON TO GET T…
RADIO WILL NOT TURN ON. BLACK SCREEN.
AFTER STARTING MY CAR, I PLUGGED MY PHONE INTO THE USB PORT IN GLOVE BOX AND PHONE WOULDN'T CHARGE OR SHOW UP ON APPLE CAR PLAY. UNPLUGGED AND PLUGGED BACK IN MULTIPLE TIMES AND SAME THING WOULD HAPPEN. TURN CAR OFF AND BACK ON MULTIPLE TIMES AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT JUST STARTS WORKING AGAIN. SOMETIMES WORKS AFTER FIRST RESTART SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL UNTIL I LEAVE THE CAR FOR AWHILE AND COME BACK TO …
STARTED VEHICLE UP, PRESSED AUTO FOR AUTO CLIMATE AND THE LIGHT TURNED ON BUT THAT WAS IT. PRESSED MAX A/C ON THE UCONNECT SYSTEM, STILL NOTHING. WHILE DRIVING AROUND I TURNED CLIMATE CONTROL OFF AND BACK ON TO MAX A/C ABOUT 4 DIFFERENT TIMES TRYING TO GET IT TO WORK AND NOTHING.
STARTED VEHICLE UP, WENT TO PRESS CAR PLAY ON THE UCONNECT SCREEN AND NOTHING HAPPENED. TRIED PRESSING RADIO, APPS, CLIMATE, NOTHING WOULD WORK. TURNED SCREEN OFF THEN BACK ON AND STILL NOTHING WOULD WORK. SOMETIMES IF I GO INTO REVERSE AND THE BACKUP CAMERA COMES UP, THEN GO BACK TO NEUTRAL/ANY OTHER GEAR EVERYTHING WORKS AGAIN. THEN OTHER TIMES I HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF COMPLETELY THEN RESTART …
The uConnect 8.4 Display in my car has begun to delaminate. There is a large air pocket under the top portion of my display. This morning while waiting for the car to warm up so the heat would function on the climate control system, I used the display to set the defrost to on. After removing the initial frost from my windshield and I was able to see clearly, I left the house and headed to work. …
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2018 dodge Challenger?
It's a meaningful issue. 25 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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