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U0002 on DODGE CHARGER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2009, 2012, 2013

What U0002 Means on Your DODGE CHARGER

Real DODGE CHARGER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I was sold this car from a dealer and told nothing was wrong with it, 2 days later codes U0002 (CAN communication BUS performance) and U0103 (Loss communication with gear shift module) came on and the car will go into what I believe is limp mode every 10-30 minutes into driving it."

— 2009 DODGE CHARGER owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 03/12/2023

"We bought this vehicle on may 6 , 2013, two hours later the check engine light went on. took it to autozone and hooked it to the computer said it was the transmission."

— 2012 DODGE CHARGER owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 05/06/2013

"When driving my 2013 dodge charger se all of the lights flashed on the dash and the auto trans would not shift out of 1st gear . i ran my obd2 and it gave a trouble code of u0002 high speed can bus. it then stalled on the hwy and i about crashed the vehicle due to now power steering or brakes."

— 2013 DODGE CHARGER owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 09/04/2017

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of U0002 on DODGE CHARGER

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
1
2012
1
2013
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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U0002 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026