10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 12
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,562 miles

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2008 Dodge Charger electrical problems

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2008 Dodge Charger Owner Comments (Page 8 of 19)

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problem #236

Nov 102014

Charger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Three Rivers, CA, USA

problem #235

Sep 022015

Charger 6-cyl

  • 128,000 miles
While driving to get on the freeway at 45mph....the car turned off without any warning....luckily I was not on the freeway going at a higher speed. I was able to go on the side of the road and it actually took me a couple of times before I could get it to start and it has happened again after that. It seems as if the ignition is not making electrical contact. I will be calling the dealership and find out about any recalls as to my car turning off. Thank you!

- Somerton, AZ, USA

problem #234

Sep 042015

Charger

  • 173,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart after the initial attempt. The contact also stated that the failure had recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled directly after getting the recall repair completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.

- Sacremento, CA, USA

problem #233

Sep 172015

Charger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a Dodge 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Montgomery, TX, USA

problem #232

Sep 172014

Charger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Zion, IL, USA

problem #231

Oct 172014

Charger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Parkersburg, WV, USA

problem #230

Sep 022014

Charger

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to be started. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Nauvoo, AL, USA

problem #229

Sep 282014

Charger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. 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 made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Rocky Mount, NC, USA

problem #228

Aug 272015

Charger

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While turning the ignition to the on position, the ignition failed to start the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Port Saint Lucy, FL, USA

problem #227

Nov 102014

Charger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

problem #226

Jun 092015

Charger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 14V567000 (electrical system). The dealer was unable to determine when the part for the air bag recall would become available for several months, which was unreasonable. The contact also stated that the key would not turn over to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who replaced the wireless ignition node module before the recall notifications were received. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- North Chesterfield , VA, USA

problem #225

Sep 122015

Charger

  • 82,050 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,050.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #224

Sep 092015

Charger 8-cyl

  • miles
Hi my name is [xxx], I own a 2008 Dodge Charger R/T. September 9, 2015 my ignition failed on me and my car stop. The day before I had got a letter stating that fca had a recall on my make and year. Had to get my car towed to South Chicago Dodge located in Chicago, il. I been calling everyday to get a update from my technician gorge. He stated to me that my car may take weeks or months to get fix. I need to know what I suppose to do about transaction back and forth to work. I can not be without my car for weeks or months, I will lose my job!!!!! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #223

Aug 112015

Charger 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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. MA 10/22/2015 the consumer stated the problem still hasn't been resolved. Updated 01/29/16.

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #222

May 102013

Charger

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving at 35 mph, the gauges and meters displayed incorrect reading levels. In addition, the contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start and the windshield wiper was activated but failed to function. The electronic throttle control (etc) warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Theodore , AL, USA

problem #221

Sep 072015

Charger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While parking the vehicle in a driveway, the contact noticed flames coming from under the hood. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police and a fire report were filed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that a investigator would be assigned to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #220

Jul 152015

Charger

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. After restarting the engine, the vehicle would operate as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact mentioned that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) was received in September 2015. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #219

Feb 112015

Charger

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after several attempts. The failure recurred numerous times. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Beaver Falls, PA, USA

problem #218

Nov 102014

Charger

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. 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 made aware of the failure. The contact stated when the ignition was turned to the on position, the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The failure mileage was not available.

- Columbus , GA, USA

problem #217

Apr 292015

Charger

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. After the failure, the contact mentioned that it became very difficult to turn the vehicle on without having to leave the key fob in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was unable to determine how to remedy the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

- Central Point, OR, USA

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