Dodge Charger Vehicle Speed Sensor in US

The vehicle speed sensor on the Dodge Charger is a single component whose data feeds multiple vehicle systems at once on your Charger. When it fails on the Dodge Charger, the effects appear across your Charger speedometer, transmission, cruise control, and ABS simultaneously, making diagnosis less straightforward than a fault that affects only one system on the Dodge Charger.

Signs of a Failing Vehicle Speed Sensor on the Dodge Charger

• Speedometer on your Dodge Charger reading zero, displaying erratically, or showing an inaccurate speed
• Harsh, erratic, or delayed transmission shifting on the Charger, the TCM uses speed data to determine shift points
• Cruise control on your Dodge Charger refuses to engage or cuts out unexpectedly during use
• ABS or traction control warning lights illuminated on the Charger dashboard
• Check engine light on your Dodge Charger with stored codes P0500, P0501, or P0502
• Charger transmission entering limp mode, locking into a single gear to prevent damage

Transmission-Mounted vs. Wheel-Mounted Speed Sensors on the Dodge Charger

On older Dodge Charger vehicles and most rear-wheel-drive designs, a dedicated transmission-mounted speed sensor monitors output shaft speed on the Charger and serves as the primary reference for the Charger speedometer and transmission control module. On modern Dodge Charger front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive platforms, wheel hub sensors serve the dual function of ABS speed sensing and vehicle speed data delivery on the Charger, one sensor feeding multiple Dodge Charger systems from a single mounting point.

Why GeoBrakes for the Dodge Charger Vehicle Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy is the defining specification for a Dodge Charger vehicle speed sensor. A sensor that generates the wrong pulse frequency for your Charger control modules produces incorrect speedometer readings, mis-timed transmission shifts, and inaccurate ABS calibration on your Dodge Charger, even if it passes a basic resistance test. Every speed sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to the correct signal frequency for the Dodge Charger exact year, make, model, and sensor position.

Frequently Asked Questions - Dodge Charger Vehicle Speed Sensor

Can a faulty speed sensor affect the transmission on my Dodge Charger?

Yes. The Dodge Charger transmission control module relies on vehicle speed data to calculate correct shift timing. A failed Charger speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, delayed upshifts, incorrect downshifts, or trigger Charger limp mode.

Will a bad vehicle speed sensor turn on the check engine light on my Dodge Charger?

Yes. A failed Dodge Charger vehicle speed sensor typically stores fault codes P0500, P0501, or P0502. Depending on the Charger, it may also trigger ABS, traction control, or transmission warning lights simultaneously.

Is the vehicle speed sensor the same as the ABS wheel speed sensor on my Dodge Charger?

On many modern Dodge Charger vehicles, yes, wheel hub sensors serve both the ABS system and vehicle speed sensing simultaneously on your Charger. On older Charger vehicles with transmission-mounted speed sensors, they are separate components. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm the correct sensor type for your Dodge Charger.