2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Owner Faces ‘Bricking’ Issue

The all-new, all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona has been a hot topic among enthusiasts, but now that cars are finally landing in customers’ hands, real-world issues are surfacing. One Charger Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 owner, who runs the Socket Monkey Garage YouTube channel, recently faced a frustrating problem—his brand-new Charger was completely bricked.

For those unfamiliar, “bricking” refers to when a car becomes entirely non-functional due to a major software glitch, a power failure, or a drained battery. In this case, his Charger displayed a charging error in the Dodge app, but when he went to check the vehicle, it had no power at all. Even unlocking the car was a challenge, as the key fob didn’t work. Unlike previous gas-powered Chargers with visible door locks, the new Daytona requires removing a tight-fitting cover inside the handle, making manual entry tricky.

Once inside, he faced another hurdle: the 12-volt battery, located in the rear power hatch, was completely dead. Dodge includes warning labels on the power-retracting seats, advising against manually operating them without power. This meant there was no easy way to fold them down, requiring him to climb through the back of the car and over the center console to reach the battery—a flaw that even Dodge engineers have struggled with during testing. With a jump pack connected to the 12-volt system, power was restored, and the key fob finally worked, allowing him to open the hatch and address the issue more easily.

After some investigation using his home security cameras, he discovered the root cause—his wife had accidentally left the passenger door slightly open overnight, causing the interior lights to drain the battery completely. While a simple mistake, it raises questions about Dodge’s software settings. Ideally, a future update could ensure interior lights shut off automatically after an extended period to prevent similar situations.

While this fix worked in his driveway, owners facing a bricking issue should still have their car checked by a dealer, especially if it’s under warranty. However, this video serves as a valuable lesson for new Charger Daytona owners—something as simple as an open door could leave you stranded, but with the right approach, you might be able to fix it yourself.