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Dodge P1E18

00 Internal Control Module Electronic Park Performance, P1626-00 Park Pawl Motor Stuck, P1625-00 Park Pawl System Failure. Discussion: Thi

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence. If the vehicle displays “Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut off Soon” or other warnings documented in the supplied bulletin summary, arrange professional evaluation rather than relying on this page to determine continued operation.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact a Dodge-authorized service facility. Provide the DTC P1E18-00, any accompanying codes, and any warning messages or indicator lamps observed.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

P1E18-00 is identified in Dodge service communications as “Internal Control Module Electronic Park Performance.” For U.S. 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles, official technical service bulletins associate it with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and may also list park-pawl and drive-motor-inverter codes. Driving and charging suitability are not yet established by verified evidence.

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1. What does P1E18 mean?

P1E18-00 is identified in Dodge service communications as “Internal Control Module Electronic Park Performance.” For U.S. 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles, official technical service bulletins associate it with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and may also list park-pawl and drive-motor-inverter codes. Driving and charging suitability are not yet established by verified evidence.

2. Technical explanation

Verified Dodge/NHTSA service-bulletin evidence identifies P1E18-00 as an Internal Control Module Electronic Park Performance DTC. The supplied evidence also references P1625-00 (Park Pawl System Failure), P1626-00 (Park Pawl Motor Stuck), and P0A78-00 (Drive Motor A Inverter Performance) in bulletin symptom/DTC lists. The provided evidence does not establish a specific root cause, diagnostic path, or repair for P1E18-00.

3. What system is affected?

Electronic park control / park-pawl system, based on the verified DTC description. The evidence also associates the code with related drive motor A inverter DTC listings, but does not establish that the inverter is the cause of P1E18-00.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. Verified evidence documents MIL illumination and, in one supplied bulletin summary, messages including “Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut off Soon,” a turtle lamp, and a wrench icon. The evidence does not provide a formal severity classification.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination is documented in official service-bulletin summaries.
  • One official bulletin summary documents possible messages: “Press Brake and Push Button to Start” and “Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut off Soon.”
  • One official bulletin summary documents a possible turtle lamp and wrench icon display.
  • The vehicle may set P1E18-00 with other listed DTCs.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence. If the vehicle displays “Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut off Soon” or other warnings documented in the supplied bulletin summary, arrange professional evaluation rather than relying on this page to determine continued operation.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Record all displayed warning messages and scan-tool DTCs before they are cleared.
  • Have a Dodge-authorized service facility evaluate the vehicle using applicable manufacturer service information.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage, inverter, park-pawl, or control-module repair yourself based on this information.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether P1E18-00 is present and document any accompanying DTCs.
  2. Check applicable Dodge service bulletins using the vehicle identification number (VIN), model year, and configuration. The supplied evidence does not provide the bulletin eligibility criteria or diagnostic procedure.
  3. Further troubleshooting steps are not yet established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Dodge-authorized service facility. Provide the DTC P1E18-00, any accompanying codes, and any warning messages or indicator lamps observed.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify P1E18-00 and any accompanying DTCs, including P1625-00, P1626-00, and P0A78-00 when present.
  • Review applicable official Dodge technical service bulletins by VIN and vehicle configuration.
  • Specific inspection, test, programming, or component-replacement steps are not yet established by the supplied verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Official NHTSA manufacturer communications supplied as relevant evidence include 08-021-25 REV. D (NHTSA ID 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), and 08-072-25 REV. C (11026769).
  • Additional supplied official communications include 08-092-26 (NHTSA ID 11029999), 08-093-26 (11030000), 08-096-26 (11030003), 08-097-26 (11030004), 08-100-26 (11030006), and 08-101-26 (11030007).
  • Supplied PDF bulletins include S2508000050 REV. C (NHTSA ID 11024575; published October 22, 2025) and S2508000050 REV. D (NHTSA ID 11032852; published May 16, 2026). Applicability details and corrective procedures are not established by the supplied summaries.

16. Recall information

  • No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified applicability: U.S. Dodge Charger model years 2024–2025. Official sources are NHTSA-hosted Dodge manufacturer communications. Bulletin applicability must be confirmed by VIN and vehicle configuration.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P1E18-00 mean?

It is identified in the supplied official service-bulletin evidence as “Internal Control Module Electronic Park Performance.”

Which vehicles are supported by the supplied evidence?

The verified applicability data lists U.S. 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles.

Can P1E18-00 occur with other codes?

Yes. Official bulletin summaries list P1625-00, P1626-00, and P0A78-00 alongside P1E18-00 in relevant situations. Their presence is not established as mandatory in every case.

Does P1E18-00 mean a specific part must be replaced?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Is there a recall for P1E18-00?

No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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