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.
Structure, Jun 22, 2010
SUNROOF WAS CLOSED WITH THE SLIDER CLOSED AND THE SUNROOF BLEW UP FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE, NOTHING FALLING FROM THE SKY, TREE'S OR BUILDINGS. PICTURES SHOW IT BLEW FROM THE INSIDE UP AS THE SHATTERED GLASS LEFT INTACT WAS ANGLED UPWARDS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 3, 2010
I HAVE A 2008 DODGE CHARGER WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT AND HAVE MY CAR SERVICED AS REQUIRED AND YET THE ENGINE BLEW LASTNIGHT. OVER THE LAST 2 WEEKS MY CAR WAS MAKING TICKING NOISES BUT IT WAS NOT CONSTANT,I LET IT GO. THEN 3 DAYS AGO I TOOK MY CAR TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE AND IT WASN'T TIME BUT I WAS WORRIED SO I DID. LASTNIGHT THE CAR ENGINE SOUNDED REALLY BAD LOTS OF CLUNKING SO I PULLED OVER AFRAID OF NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. I HAVE DODGES LIFETIME DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. TODAY THEY CALLED AND TOLD ME THE ENGINE WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE OF SLUDGE BUILDUP. I TOLD THEM I DID ALL THE MAINTENANCE AND HAVE PROOF BUT THEY STILL INSIST IT IS MY FAULT.I AM AT A LOSS NOW OF WHERE TO TURN. $5-$7000.00 WILL GET IT RUNNING AGAIN OUT OF MY POCKET. PLEASE HELP AS I THOUGHT I WAS COVERED AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. *TR
Visibility, Jan 31, 2010
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR- SIMILAR DEFECT HAVE BEEN RECALLED WITH DODGE VEHICLES. *TR
Traction control system, Jan 28, 2010, crash
MY 2008 DODGE CHARGER WAS WRECKED IN APRIL. THE ABS LIGHT AND ESP (TRACTION CONTROL) LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON. THE NEXT THING I KNEW THERE WAS NO BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS HAD NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. I CONTINUED TO MY DESTINATION ONLY A FEW MILES AWAY AND PLANNED TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. AS I TRIED TO STOP SO I COULD GET OUT TO OPEN A GATE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND I WRECKED THE CAR. THERE WAS NOTHING DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CAR WAS TOTALED AND NOTHING WAS EVER DONE BY DODGE OR CHRYSLER TO COMPENSATE FOR THE PROBLEM. IN FACT I WAS TOLD THAT THE VERY MOMENT THE LIGHTS CAME ON I SHOULD HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE IF I LIVED IN A BIGGER CITY, BUT I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY WITH VERY LITTLE CELL PHONE RECEPTION IN SOME AREAS. *TW
Service brakes, Electric, Jan 23, 2010
2008 DODGE CHARGER R/T - BRAKES SQUEAKING 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND HAVE NOT STOPPED SQUEAKING. SQUEAKS ALL TIMES OF THE DAY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, WITH NO RESULTS. *TR
Power train, Dec 31, 2009
DRIVING MY 08 CHARGER SXT AND ITS IS SHIFTING REALLY HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO JUST STALL OUT IS THIS NORMAL OR NO. *TR
Electrical system, Dec 7, 2009
AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS MY 2008 DODGE CHARGER IS STILL HAVING COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND WILL GO BACK IN THE SHOP ON TUESDAY WHILE DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT THE LIGHTS GO OUT YOU LOOSE COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE, TO FIX THE PROBLEM COME TO A SAFE STOP IF YOU CAN, TURN OFF THE CAR AND THEN TURN THE CAR BACK ON.. *TR
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Sep 23, 2009
EVERYDAY WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 DODGE CHARGER AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, WITH MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ATTEMPTING TO GO FASTER OR IF I AM KEEPING THE VEHICLE AT A STEADY SPEED, THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT WANTS TO HESITATE OR STALL OUT. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A HARD SHIFT WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, REVERSE, NEUTRAL OR PARK AND IT FEELS AS IF THE ENGINE WILL DROP OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DODGE DEALER, DRIVEN AND THEY STATED THAT THE HARD SHIFT WAS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN IN FOR THE HESITATION THIS WEEKEND. *TR
Structure, Other or unspecified, Sep 16, 2009
2008 DODGE CHARGER A DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HIGHWAY PATROL VEHICLE WAS ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE TO STOP SOMEONE FOR A SPEEDING VIOLATION WHEN THE LIGHT BAR ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR BECAME DISMOUNTED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ROOF. *KB ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE OFFICER FOUND THE MOUNTING BOLT ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAD BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES WHICH CAUSED THE LIGHT BAR TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM ITS MOUNT. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0584-89
Visibility, Sep 8, 2009, fire
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER PUMP MOTORS ACTIVATED ON THEIR OWN. VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. FOUND UNDER HOOD POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX SMOKING. POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX MELTED AND CAUGHT FIRE. WIRES LEADING TO THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) GREEN CONNECTOR AT LOCATION C WERE COMPLETELY BURNED THROUGH THE INSULATION. TIPM MELTED UNDERNEATH. POLICE VEHICLE. *TR
Suspension, Tires, Aug 27, 2009
I BOUGHT A 2008 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA FROM CHAPMAN DODGE IN LAS VEGAS, NV. THEY SOLD ME THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW WITH 22" TIRES. THE TIRE ARE HITTING THE FENDERS AND CUTTING INTO THE TIRES. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORPORATION AND THEY SAID IN AN EMAIL THAT CHRYSLER CORPORATION DOES NOT RECOMMEND THIS SIZE TIRE ON THIS CAR BECAUSE IT WOULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAD FIVE FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE VEHICLE A COUPLE WEEKS AGO AND NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN I STOPPED TO INVESTIGATE THE LIP OF THE FENDER WAS ALL BENT AND THERE WERE CUTS IN THE TIRE. IF I HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH AND THIS HAPPENED, THE RESULTS COULD OF BEEN TRAGIC. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 17, 2009
PLASTIC RADIATOR COOLING FAN BROKE APART, SHATTERING THE FAN BLADES, FAN SHROUD AND MAKING NUMEROUS LARGE HOLES IN THE RADIATOR. VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. POLICE VEHICLE. *TR
Power train, Jun 15, 2009
I BOUGHT MY 08 CHARGER 3.5L V6 IN JAN OF 08. ONLY WEEKS AFTER I NOTICED THAT IT SHIFTS HARD ON THE VERY FIRST SHIFT OF THE DAY WHEN IT GOES FROM 1ST TO 2ND. AFTER THAT IT SHIFTS FINE. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE SHOP 3 TIMES. TWICE THEY UPLOADED A NEW COMPUTER PROGRAM. IT DIDN'T HELP. THE LAST TIME THEY CLAIM TO HAVE REPLACED ALL OF THE SEALS IN THE TRANSMISSION. THAT DIDN'T FIX IT EITHER. I HAVE JUST GIVEN UP NUT I AM CONSIDERING FILING A LEMON LAW CLAIM. FIGURED WITH THEM BEING IN THE TROUBLE THEY ARE IT WOULDN'T REALLY GET ME ANYWHERE. NICE CAR OVERALL, JUST POOR POWER TRAIN! *TR
Visibility, Jun 8, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 43,100.
Power train, May 31, 2009
2008 DODGE CHARGER SE PLUS 3.5HO SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE I NOTICED A VERY BAD SHAKE/SHUDDER/STUTTER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTING, MAINLY FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, WHICH RESULTS IN POWER LOSS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO VARIOUS DEALERSHIPS NUMEROUS TIMES. ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE SYMPTOM, AND THAT IT WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. ANOTHER DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I AM TAKING ABOUT, BUT THAT DODGE HAD NOT COME UP WITH A FIX FOR IT YET, AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD. I SEE THIS AS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND THIS SHOULD BE CORRECTED ASAP. *TR
Power train, Apr 30, 2009
I HAVE A 2008 DODGE CHARGER WITH 15,500 MILES WITH IN THAT SAME WEEK I HAVE HAD MY CAR AT GARY MATHEWS MOTORS DODGE, JEEP, AND CHRYSLER 3 TIMES AND I'VE BEEN TALKING TO RYAN L. BROWN I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 4-21-09 THEY HAD IT FOR LESS THAN ONE DAY AND SAID IT WAS FIXED THAT THE COMPUTER CHIP FAILED AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. I HAD THE CAR FOR ONE DAY AND I HAD TO TAKE IT IN AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY 4-23-09 AND THEY HAD TO TOW MY CAR IT WASN'T DRIVE ABLE THIS TIME THEY SAID THE SAME CODE WAS COMING UP BUT THEY REPLACED THE TRANS SOLENOID AND PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC ALSO RNR VALVE BODY THEY THEN SAID THEY FIXED THE CAR AND IT WAS GOOD TO GO THE I HAD THE CAR FOR A COUPLE MORE DAY AND IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN IT WENT BACK IN ON SATURDAY 4-26-09 AND TODAY IS FRIDAY 5-1-09 AND THEY REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULAR ON TUESDAY 4-28-09 AND THEY SAID THE SAME CODE IS STILL COMING UP AND THEY HAVE TO REPLACE MORE PARTS SINCE THE 28 OR APRIL THEY HAVEN'T CONTACTED ME SO I CALLED THE CHRYSLER COMPANY TO LAUNCH A COMPLAINT AND SPOKE WITH ERIC SMITH I TOLD HIM WHAT WAS GOING ON AND HE SAID HE WOULD CALL GARY MATHEWS AND FIND OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON AND CALL BACK AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR I CALLED THEM BACK AND SPOKE WITH JACK WILLIAMS HE SAID THEY CALLED AND WE DIDN'T ANSWER BUT MY PHONE NEVER RANG AND THEN JACK TOLD ME THE SAME THING THE GUY AT GARY MATHEWS WAS ALL READY TELLING ME ABOUT MY CAR SO I GOT UP SET BECAUSE I CALLED CHRYSLER TO GET SOME THING DONE BECAUSE I BOUGHT A NEW CAR IT'S 1 YEAR OLD AND I CAN'T DRIVE IT AND NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO FIX IT SO I ASKED TO FILE FOR A LEMON LAW HE SAID HE DID SO AND GAVE ME A REFERENCE NUMBER OF 18546683 THEN I ASKED HIM WHAT ELSE CAN I DO AND HE TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD GIVE IT A COUPLE OF DAYS I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO I BOUGHT A NEW CAR ITS BROKE DOWN AND NO ONE CAN FIX IT CAN YOU HELP ALSO EVEN IF THEY DO FIX IT THEY HAVE REPLACED SO MANY MAJOR PARTS ITS THE CAR SAFETY I DON'T TRUST THAT CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Feb 26, 2009
WE HAD PURCHASED A 2008 DODGE CHARGER WITH 2 MILES. APPROXIMATELY 3-4 MONTHS AFTER WE HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT HAD ENGINE OIL ON CRANKSHAFT SEAL, SPEEDOMETER WAS ERRATIC IT WOULD GO FROM 60-0 FROM CRUISING, IT HAD A JOLT PULLING FEELING. FROM THAT POINT ON THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT COOLING PROPERLY, & HAD A FOUL SMELL, CRUISE CONTROL WOULD CANCEL BY ITSELF. THEN ON 06/23/2008 IT HAD ENGINE OIL LEAK. SO WE DECIDED TO DO SOMETHING THAT WOULD JUST COMPLETELY RUIN OUR CREDIT, WE VOLUNTARILY TURNED IN THE CAR. AS OF TODAY 02/26/2009 WE HAVE A BALANCE AS PER CHRYSLER OF 7,500 DOLLARS BECAUSE THEY WERE ONLY ABLE TO SELL IT FOR 17,000. I HAVE INVOICES, TO PROOF WHAT OUR ISSUES WERE, SOME WERE REPLACED, SOME TSB WAS AND WASN'T FOUND. WE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR ONLY 7-8 MONTHS. AND FOR THIS TO BE SUCH AN ISSUE WITH A BRAND NEW VEHICLE TO ME WAS JUST RIDICULOUS. SINCE THAT WAS THE MAIN REASON I HAD PURCHASED A BRAND NEW CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE. *TR
Power train, Nov 10, 2008
THE OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTS THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ON 2 OF THE 20, 2008 DODGE CHARGER POLICE CRUISERS IT IS EVALUATING WAS FOUND TO BE DETACHED FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS CAUSED THE MISS-ALIGNMENT BETWEEN THE PRNDL AND THE TRANSMISSION WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STILL BE IN DRIVE WHEN THE PRNDL INDICATES PARK.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 2, 2008
THERE SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH DODGE CHARGERS (2006 - PRESENT). WHEN ACCELERATING AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL A "WHISTLE" SOUND CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE POWERTRAIN / ENGINE SECTION. THE SOUND ONLY OCCURS DURING STEADY ACCELERATION BETWEEN 40 - 65 MPH. IF THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED OR PRESSED HARDER THE SOUND GOES AWAY. MANY CHARGER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE ON THEIR VEHICLES (SE, SE+, SRT, R/T, ETC..) BUT THE SERVICE CENTERS AT THE DEALERSHIPS HAVE YET TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE AND THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS YET. THIS COULD BE AFFECTING THOUSANDS OF CHARGER VEHICLES AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. *TR
Power train, Aug 18, 2008
I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON AUGUST 4 2008. INITIALLY, WHEN I TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, THE CAR WOULD MILDLY VIBRATE ON A COMPLETE STOP. I TOLD THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WE BOTH AGREED IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A MINOR ISSUE. HE STATED THE PROBLEM WILL BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I DID NOT THINK NOTHING OF THE ISSUE. THE DAY I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED THROUGH THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT. ONE WEEK LATER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTED UP ON A SATURDAY MORNING PRIOR TO ME GOING TO WORK. I DROVE TO WORK WITH THE LIGHT ON WITH NO OTHERS PROBLEMS. AFTER ARRIVING AT WORK, I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP REQUESTING A APPOINTMENT AT EARLIEST TUESDAY MORNING. ON THAT TUESDAY MORNING, THE MAINTENANCE REPRESENTATIVE SUGGESTED THAT THE ENGINE SENSOR REVEALED " FLEX PLATE" ALSO THAT I SHOULD LEAVE THE VEHICLE WITH HIM FOR ARRIVAL OF THE PART THE FOLLOWING DAY. I AGREED AND WAITED FOR TWO DAYS. ON FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 15 2008, I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE UNDER THE ASSUMPTION EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. AFTER SIGNING THE MAINTENANCE INVOICE, I NOTICED THE TECHNICAL NAME OF THE PROBLEM WAS A "FLYWHEEL." I FELT A LITTLE MISLED. LATER, THAT AFTERNOON, THE CHECK ENGINE FLICKERED ON AND OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING VERY HARD WHEN STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 14, 2008
CRUISE SHUTS OFF CONTINUALLY AT RANDOM TIMES...AS SHORT AS 30 SEC OR AS LONG AS 15 MINUTES. SPEEDOMETER ALSO WILL SHUT OFF AND GO TO 0 MPH THEN KICK BACK ON. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 7, 2008
HALEIGH IS MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, AND WE BOUGHT THIS CAR ON 5/31, WE HAD PEOPLE AT OUR HOUSE ON 6/1 FOR A PARTY SO KIDS WERE IN AND OUT ALL DAY. HALEIGH WENT IN MY CAR BEING CURIOUS, THE DOORS ALL SHUT, AND SHE COULD NOT OPEN THE DOORS BECAUSE ALL 4 DOOR HANDLES ARE SOLID METAL AND WERE SO HOT THAT THEY BURNED HER HAND AND SHE COULD NOT GET OUT. WHEN I FOUND HER SHE WAS ALMOST PASSED OUT FROM THE 125 DEGREES THAT IT WAS IN THE CAR, AND HAD TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. NO LIFE THREATENING INJURIES OCCURRED, BUT COULD HAVE EASILY SINCE SHE COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. I HAVE ALSO BURNED MY HAND ON THE DOOR HANDLES MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE THEN BECAUSE THEY ARE SOLID METAL. THIS NEEDS TO BE CHANGED, BEFORE A CHILD GETS SERIOUS INJURIES!!!! *TR
Power train, Apr 13, 2008
TRANSMISSION SHIFT HARD FROM 1ST TO SECOND GEAR EVERY MORNING. LOUD ENOUGH TO HEAR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CAR. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO FIX OFR THIS PROBLEM, AND IT COULD BE ON ALL THE NEW 2008 V6 CHARGERS. THEY HAVE FAILED TO TELL THE PUBLIC THIS INFORMATION. AND FAILED TO FIX MY CHARGER. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE IN 3 WEEKS. *TR
Electrical system, Dec 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE STALLED TWICE WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE KEY MODULE AND RPM MODULE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE REMAINS. SHE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,970.