To much rust?

[rdlsrt]

Not sure if my 2016 Cat was on the bottom of the transport and got a bunch of salt on it but these are the upper control arms.
Think the warranty would cover these?

 

[Hellcatcfp]

Mine has some as well. Not sure if dealer noted in my file but whatever. Bothered me at first but not anymore.

 

[RonHellcat]

Same rust spots on mine, dealer said it was just surface rust.

 

[JDG]

I mean these are cars, they’re gonna rust. I have yet to be able to afford a car made out of space age materials that doesnt rust, so I accepted this will happen. Even the first few pictures shows a dirty wheel well, doesnt look like a garage queen.

 

[Slowpoke387]

Exposed steel will always develop surface rust. No way around it unless you're constantly sanding and painting it. Or never exposing it in the first place. I wouldnt worry.

 

[HWDan]

Pretty common and easy fix with a can of semi gloss or matte black paint and a small brush.

My 15 year old Magnum was the same when new. I touched that up then and it lasted until last year only because i replaced the upper control arms and the new ones rusted just the same until I painted them up again. The new Charger, same and holding up well.

After detailing and touchup:

 

[stonewall]

The Top answer would be No! Not even if it was on a 2019.

 

[1971demon]

Pretty common and easy fix with a can of semi gloss or matte black paint and a small brush.

My 15 year old Magnum was the same when new. I touched that up then and it lasted until last year only because i replaced the upper control arms and the new ones rusted just the same until I painted them up again. The new Charger, same and holding up well.

After detailing and touchup:

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My 16 HC delivered in the summer...spotless...my Demon delivered in April...minor surface rust...tons of salt residue though..had it up on the lift a whole week end...now its pristine ...both get TLC top and bottom regularly..

 

[MiHiHemi]

Nature of the beast.

 

[coolblue]

Not sure if my 2016 Cat was on the bottom of the transport and got a bunch of salt on it but these are the upper control arms.
Think the warranty would cover these?

These cars use the same basic components as your regular Challenger/Charger/300. The way a corporation looks at it the component is gonna be worn out and thrown out/replaced before it rots threw or gets structurally weak, so why spend the $ on paint (or god forbid cadmium/galvanized plating). The "pedestrian" cars they are put on are just that. None of those people are looking under fender wells at suspension components. Believe me those things can get pretty rusty crusty and still perform adequately. You forgot to check showcar on the option list when you bought it. LOL. It's strictly aesthetic, don't worry about it.

 

[motorhead]

Hit it with your purse, Nancy.

 

[Magnified]

Pretty common and easy fix with a can of semi gloss or matte black paint and a small brush.

My 15 year old Magnum was the same when new. I touched that up then and it lasted until last year only because i replaced the upper control arms and the new ones rusted just the same until I painted them up again. The new Charger, same and holding up well.

After detailing and touchup:

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Dude, come and do mine. I'll pay in rib eyes, beer, whiskey, and good conversation.

 

[coolblue]

Dude, come and do mine. I'll pay in rib eyes, beer, whiskey, and good conversation.

Just rang the bell on some of my fav's. If I wasn't 3000 mi away I'd do it! Not big on junk food (fast food , cake, chips) but BIG on good food and drink. It'd be cheaper if you paid some one. LOL.

 

[1971demon]

Dude, come and do mine. I'll pay in rib eyes, beer, whiskey, and good conversation.

Never mind the whiskey...or mindless chatter...keep the dry aged angus ribeyes commin (med rare)..and by the time im done...you'll think your car just came outta the wrapper...I may be the King of all idiots...but the King of detail as well..I can make a dead man look good for an hour...call me when the steaks are aged to perfection...lol

 

[hellno]

mine doesn't have hardly any rust at all!!
that's because every time I drive it I shake the rust off it !!