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10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,882 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000, 15V313000 (electrical system, air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. MA 08/17/15 updated 09/03/15 updated 12/3/15 the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. It was traded in. Updated 12/8/15
2008 Dodge Magnum. Consumer writes in regards to a notice received that states defective electrical ignition switch issues. The consumer stated just recently, she began experiencing problems that were described in the recall, she received in November 2014. The consumer stated she had to turn the key a few times, before the vehicle would start.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,992.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the key was extremely difficult to turn in order to start the vehicle. The contact had to make several attempts to get the vehicle to start. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was not available for several months. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact continued to experience the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
- Springfield, MO, USA
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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While the vehicle was parked, the electrical system became defective and caused the door locks, headlights, and the horn to activate independently. The contact mentioned that the engine failed to start. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic test performed. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown electrical part needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,500. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while in the park position, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the total integrated power module, wireless ignition node module, and the transmitter integrated key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 121,145.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 5/4/15
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
This is a police package 2008 Dodge Magnum. We have a fleet of them. All have the same issue. While operating the vehicle the officers experience a system shut down. The systems include but are not limited to all dash warning indicators come on suddenly, the alarm system indicator illuminates and begins to flash every second, gauges go to zero, the transmission down shift to 1st gear, power reduction kicks in, if the officer place the vehicle in park it will not come out of park, it becomes locked. Also the if the officer shuts the vehicle off it will not start and the security system warning light blinks every second. Only after pulling fuse 11 turning the key on and then off reinstalling the fuse will the car start. And maybe go into gear. The last time this has happened 3 weeks ago the officer had a perp in the back seat and the car stalled out on him. He got out of the car to open the hood and his keys were left inside. The locked itself down, and the doors locked automatically. The person in back became trapped for an hour until I was able to by pass the locks with a spare key. The local dealer has charged us an exorbitant amount of money to change several modules, recalibrate, and test for the failure. Nothing has been circumvented to prevent this from happening. Our police department has parked these vehicle due to this safety issue. The question remains, is there something wrong with the can bus system" or will a simple key switch fix the issue? if so why not install a later model key switch that performs correctly"
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed as normal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two separate occasions where the ignition switch was replaced each time. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After coasting to a stop, the engine was restarted and the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available. The contact indicated that the notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) was received in November of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the ignition key was difficult to turn in the ignition switch. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the instrument panel gauges and lights would operate and illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) in December of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
There is a recall P57 and the vehicle will not start. Took it to the dealer but the part is not available. They have indicated that we would have to pay to have the car fixed at $800 and when the manufacture has the part available they would reimburse us the cost. We do not have $800 and since they know it is a recall the manufacture should pay up front.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
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- Mchenry, IL, USA