2008 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 624 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 24 involved a crash and 22 involved a fire. 23 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Campaign 15V313000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignitionSep 17, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
Campaign 14V567000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftNov 6, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 08V583000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle hubsJul 2, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 5,509 MY 2008 300, DODGE MAGNUM, AND CHARGER VEHICLES. THE TORQUE RETENTION CRIMP FEATURE WAS MISSED DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF ONE LOT OF REAR AXLE HUB NUTS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE HALFSHAFT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WHEEL HUB.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 08V295000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
624 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Aug 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN 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 65,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE 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.
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE KEY WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED 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 FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Aug 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN BETWEEN THE START AND RUN POSITION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE RECALL PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
Electrical system, Aug 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF 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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Aug 23, 2015
STARTED 08 CHARGER WITH NO PROBLEM DROVE FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, STOPPED AT GAS STATION TURNED OFF CAR TOOK KEY OUT FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. PUT KEY IN IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT TURN, COULDN'T SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. TRIED FOR TEN MINUTES BEFORE CALLING A TOW. DRIVER TRIED TO TURN KEY WITH NO LUCK. AFTER TELLING ME HE PROBABLY COULDN'T GET IT ON THE FLATBED WITHOUT POSSIBLY MESSING UP THE TRANS HE WENT IN THE TRUNK DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY FOR A MINUTE. TRIED AGAIN CAR STARTED. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED CALLED CHRYSLER ABOUT KEYFOB RECALL EARLIER THEY SAID IT WASN'T ONE ON MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE
Other or unspecified, Aug 23, 2015
CAR HAS BEEN DOWN AND AT A DEALERSHIP FOR 18 DAYS (8/5/15). DEALER CLAIMS THEY CANT GET A PART ON A RECALL. DEALER DOESN'T SEEM TOO CONCERNED ABOUT PERFORMING THE REPAIRS IN A REASONABLE TIME.
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 21, 2015
TL* 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 REPAIRS WERE 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 ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 19, 2015
TL* 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 REPAIRS WERE 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.
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 16, 2015
I HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY LETTER AS THEY SAID. I FOUND OUT JUST BY CHANCE ON GOOGLE SINCE MY CAR WAS ACTING UP WAY TOO MUCH. MY CAR IS TURNING OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS! I HAVE TWO KIDS AND I WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH. I HAD TO USE THE E-BRAKE TO STOP BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING DIDN'T WORK AND MY POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. AT TIMES MY CAR WILL TURN ON EVERY LIGHT ON THE SPEEDOMETER BUT ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IS WRONG. I ASKED THE MANUFACTURER IF THEY COULD ISSUE ME A RENTAL AND THEY SAID NO. MY WIFE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, MARCH, 2015, (WE HAVE DOCUMENTS) AND GOOD THING IT WASN'T A SEVERE ACCIDENT SINCE NOW WE KNOW THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. SOMEONE HIT MY WIFE, IT WASN'T BECAUSE OF THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AT THAT TIME. THIS CAR IS A CASKET FOR MY WHOLE FAMILY AND I SUPPOSE THEY ARE WAITING FOR A LAWSUIT FIRST BEFORE THEY DO ANYTHING. NOT ONLY IS THIS CAR RECALLED, THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS YET TO FIX IT! SOMETIMES MY CAR WON'T EVEN TURN ON AND WE GET VERY HOT IN THE CAR, I KEEP TRYING BECAUSE STARTS UP AFTER A WHILE AND MY KIDS AND I ARE STUCK IN THE HEAT, MIND THAT MY KIDS ARE 10 MONTHS AND 2 YEARS OLD.
Steering, Aug 15, 2015
I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK. FIRST THE CAR DIDNT WANT TO START IT TOOK SEVERAL TIMES WITH NOTHING HAPPENING I COULD TURN THE KEY BUT THE CAR WOULD DO NOTHING. I FINALLY GOT THE CAR STARTED AND ON THE WAY TO WORK I MADE A TURN AND IT MADE A LOUD POP IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN THE STEERING TRIED TO LOCK UP. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP IN CORINTH MISSISSIPPI AND HE TOLD ME IT WAS GOING TO COST 1100 TO FIX IT. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW AND THE CAR COMPANY SHOULD HAVE TO FIX THIS. WELL IT IS GETTING BAD NOW SOMTIMES IT WONT START FOR 30 MIN AND THE STEERING STILL DOES THE SAME THING. I AM GETTING AFRAID TO DRIVE IT.
Electrical system, Aug 13, 2015
IT STARTED WITH THE KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION, I WOULD HAVE TO SIT IN THE CAR AND WAIT UNTIL I HEAR A CLICKING NOISE. I THINK THAT'S WHEN THE KEY IS REALEASED AND I CAN PULL THE KEY OUT. AT FIRST IT TOOK AS LONG AS 5 TO 10 MINUTES. NOW IT CAN TAKE UP TO THREE HOURS, I WOULD LEAVE THE KEY IN THE CAR, COME BACK AND CHECK ON THE KEY TO SEE IF I CAN PULL THE KEY OUT AND MAKE SURE THE CAR IS OFF. THE LAST TIME WHICH WAS 2 WEEKS AGO MY BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND I HAD TO GET SOMEONE TO GIVE ME A JUMP. THIS MORNING I GO TO WORK PARKED THE PROCEED TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND PULL THE KEY OUT AND THE KEY WAS STUCK AS USUAL. I CAME BACK OUT 30 MINUTES LATER TO SEE IF THE KEY WAS RELEASED AND IT WAS SO I PULLED THE KEY OUT THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. I WENT TO GO TO LUNCH AND PROCEEDED TO PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE CAR DOES NOT TURN ON. THE BATTERY IS WORKING BECAUSE I HAVE LIGHTS AND THE LOCK ON THE DOORS ARE WORKING. THIS IS SUCH AND INCONVIENCE TO ME AND MY FAMILY.
Other or unspecified, Aug 12, 2015
ON 7/17/2015 MY CAR DID NOT START WHILE MAKING A STOP ON MY 3 HOUR DRIVE TO MY VACATION IN CARMEL CA. AFTER MANY TRIES, MY CAR STARTED. FROM THERE THE CARE WENT DOWNHILL AND STARTED ONLY RARELY. MY FATHER WHO HAS A MECHANIC BACKGROUND DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS THE WIN IGNITION SWITCH WHICH WAS RECALLED IN SEPTEMBER 2014. OVER THE 4 DAY VACATION I LEFT MY CAR IDLE AND DIDN'T DRIVE IT. ON THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP I GOT MY CAR TO START. WHEN TURNING THE KEY/FOB NOTHING HAPPENS. NO CRANKING, NO ELECTRICITY, IT IS AS IF I DIDN'T EVEN PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AT ALL. SOMETIMES AFTER A HUNDRED TRIES THE CAR WON'T DO ANYTHING AND THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR WILL TURN ON. I DROVE THE CAR DIRECTLY TO THE REDWOOD CITY CA DODGE DEALERSHIP AUTO REPAIR (#605-529-1927). THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE WIN IGNITION SWITCH AS WELL AND ATTEMPTED TO ORDER THE PART FROM "MOPAR PARTS." MOPAR PARTS STATED THAT THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH, PART NUMBER CBTTP57CAA IS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 8/28/2015. IN THE INTERIM, THEY WILL NOT RELEASE THE OLD IGNITION SWITCH AS A TEMPORARY FIX. THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE AS IT RARELY STARTS. IT HAS BEEN SITTING IDLE AT THE DODGE DEALERSHIP. 24 DAYS HAVE PASSED IN WHICH I HAVE NOT HAD A CAR. I HAVE HAD TO GET RIDES TO WORK. I HAD TO RENT A CAR FOR 4 DAYS WHICH WAS A COST TO ME OF $200. THE PART WILL NOT BE ORDERABLE UNTIL 8/28 (RIDICULOUS SINCE THE RECALL WAS 9/2014) WHICH LIKELY MEANS 3 MORE WEEKS OF NO CAR. I HAVE BEEN OFFERED NO RENTAL CAR FREE OF CHARGE IN THE INTERIM. I DO NOT HAVE A BACK UP CAR AND WILL HAVE TO INCUR ADDITIONAL RENTAL CAR EXPENSES. I ATTEMPTED TO CALL THE VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAVE BEEN PLACED ON HOLD FOR A LONG DURATION. I THINK AT A MINIMUM THE IGNITION SWITCH SHOULD BE RELEASED TO ME AND FIXED FREE OF CHARGE. IF THIS CANNOT BE DONE, I THINK A RENTAL CAR SHOULD BE ISSUED TO ME FOR THE REMAINING DURATION OF THE WAIT PERIOD.
Engine, Aug 11, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED AND ANTIFREEZE FUMES AND SMOKE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED INTO A PARKING LOT AND TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR AND THE FAN BLADES DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 11, 2015
ON JULY 8 .2015 AT 2PM WHILE DRIVING MY 08 CHARGER I STARTED TO SEE SMOKE, COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, ALSO NOTICED THE TEMPGAGE , IN THE RED , PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF ENGINE, I LET IT COOL DOWN, FOR SEVERAL HOURS , W NOT START , HAD TO HAVE MY CHARGER TOWED TO SHOP! CONTACTED DODGE!
Electrical system, Aug 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT DETERMINED WHAT REMEDY NEEDED TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN ORDER TO DETER THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT DIFFICULTY TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Other or unspecified, Aug 6, 2015
WE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL MONTHS AGO FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THIS VEHICLE. IT SAID CHRYSLER INTENDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE, HOWEVER THE PART WAS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. AS I SAID THAT WAS MONTHS AGO. WE ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. I CALLED MY DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT I COULD BRING IT IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR, BUT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT AND WHEN CHRYSLER DECIDED THEY WOULD REIMBURSE US. IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE, AND WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH, SHOULDN'T THEY BE REPLACING THE IGNITION SWITCH AT THEIR COST AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL NOTICE? WE HAVE BEEN WAITING MONTHS AS IT IS TO HAVE THIS RECALL FIXED.
Electrical system, Aug 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A RECURRING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Other or unspecified, Aug 4, 2015
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IT WILL TURN OFF. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE LAST YEAR AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT FIXED THE CAR, SAY THERE IS NO PARTS TO FIX IT YET. ONE YEAR OF CAR TURNING OFF WHEN WE DRIVE IT, IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!!! NOW THERE IS A AIR BAG RECALL, SAME THING THEY DON'T HAVE PARTS TO FIX THE CAR. WHAT DO WE DO TO GET THEM TO GET THESE RECALLS FIXED?
Electrical system, Aug 3, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD GOING AROUND 30MPH WHEN MY 2008 DODGE CHARGER R/T LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAITED AROUND FIVE MINUTES AND THE CAR STARTED. SINCE THIS HAPPENED THE IGNITION WANT PROPERLY START THE CAR IT STALLS WHILE TRYING TO START. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND I LOOKED AT THE RECALLS THERE IS ONE FOR MY CAR BUT NO PART TO FIX THIS ISSUE. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT THE RECALLS UNTIL RESEARCHING THEM. I WOULD REALLY LIKE THIS PROBLEM TO BE FIXED FOR THE SAFETY OF ME AND MY FAMILY.
Electrical system, Aug 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE EXITING A FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IGNITION HAD SHIFTED FROM THE RUN POSITION TO THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
Electrical system, Jul 31, 2015
HAVE RECALL P57 ON IGNITION SW DEALER HAS NO PARTS SOMETIMES SW WILL NOT FUNCTION CAR WILL NOT CRANK ANY HELP WOULD BE GOOD WIFE IS MAD
Electrical system, Jul 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE DURING THE INITIAL START UP. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.