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Dodge P1625

00 Park Pawl System Failure. Discussion: This condition may appear when the shift selection is being attempted, prior to the vehicles norma

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService need is not yet established by verified evidence. However, official Dodge manufacturer communications associated with P1625-00 exist; a Dodge service facility can determine whether an applicable procedure applies to the vehicle.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

P1625-00 on the Dodge Charger is defined in verified manufacturer communications as “Park Pawl System Failure.” Verified evidence says this condition may appear while a shift selection is being attempted, before the vehicle’s normal operating state is established.

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1. What does P1625 mean?

P1625-00 on the Dodge Charger is defined in verified manufacturer communications as “Park Pawl System Failure.” Verified evidence says this condition may appear while a shift selection is being attempted, before the vehicle’s normal operating state is established.

2. Technical explanation

P1625-00 is a Dodge-specific DTC meaning Park Pawl System Failure. Official manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA identify it in park-pawl-related diagnostic information. A verified discussion states that the condition may appear when shift selection is attempted before the vehicle reaches its normal operating state. The supplied evidence does not establish a specific failed part or root cause.

3. What system is affected?

Park pawl system.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • P1625-00 may be stored or set.
  • The condition may appear when a shift selection is being attempted before the vehicle’s normal operating state is established.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Do not attempt high-voltage diagnosis or repair.
  • Have the vehicle evaluated using the applicable Dodge service information.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm the exact DTC and suffix: P1625-00 is identified as Park Pawl System Failure.
  2. Record any additional DTCs present; verified manufacturer communications list P1625-00 alongside other codes in certain service procedures.
  3. Use the applicable Dodge service procedure. The supplied evidence does not establish additional diagnostic steps.

11. When to contact service

Service need is not yet established by verified evidence. However, official Dodge manufacturer communications associated with P1625-00 exist; a Dodge service facility can determine whether an applicable procedure applies to the vehicle.

12. What the service center may check

  • Retrieve and document all stored DTCs, including P1625-00.
  • Determine whether the vehicle matches the applicability and conditions of an official Dodge manufacturer communication.
  • Follow the applicable manufacturer service procedure. Specific inspection and repair steps are not established in the supplied evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Official NHTSA-filed Dodge manufacturer communication S2508000050 REV. B, published June 25, 2025 (NHTSA ID 11020091), identifies P1625-00 as Park Pawl System Failure and states the condition may appear during attempted shift selection before normal vehicle operation is established.
  • Official NHTSA-filed Dodge manufacturer communication S2508000050 REV. C, published October 22, 2025 (NHTSA ID 11024575), identifies P1625-00 as Park Pawl System Failure and contains the same discussion.
  • Official NHTSA-filed Dodge manufacturer communication S2508000050 REV. D, published May 16, 2026 (NHTSA ID 11032852), lists P1625-00 with P1E18-00, P1626-00, P0A78-00, and P0A79-00.
  • Additional official NHTSA-filed Dodge communications list P1625-00 among qualifying DTCs: 08-021-25 REV. D (11026759), 08-023-25 REV. D (11026761), 08-024-25 REV. D (11026762), 08-027-25 REV. D (11026765), 08-070-25 REV. C (11026767), 08-071-25 REV. D (11026768), 08-072-25 REV. C (11026769), 08-092-26 (11029999), 08-093-26 (11030000), 08-096-26 (11030003), 08-097-26 (11030004), 08-100-26 (11030006), 08-101-26 (11030007), and 21-020-26 REV. D (11032978). Applicability and corrective action are not established by the supplied excerpts.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified applicability: Dodge Charger, U.S. market, model years 2024 through 2026. Official source: NHTSA manufacturer communications, including S2508000050 REV. D: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11032852-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Dodge code P1625-00 mean?

Verified manufacturer communications define P1625-00 as Park Pawl System Failure.

When can P1625-00 appear?

A verified Dodge communication states that it may appear when shift selection is attempted before the vehicle’s normal operating state is established.

Which vehicles are verified as applicable?

The supplied verified applicability data identifies U.S.-market Dodge Charger vehicles for model years 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Can I drive or charge with P1625-00?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Does P1625-00 identify a specific failed component?

No specific failed component or root cause is established by the supplied verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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