2008 Dodge Charger brakes problems

Filed Oct 14, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · AL

The esp bass light and traction control lights and the brake light keeps lighting up on the dash of my 2008 Dodge Charger RT took it to a mechanic shop and told them what was going on replace the wheel speed sensor in the back and the rear axle the brake light no longer lights up but the ESP and the traction control light still light up on the car sometimes cannot find the issue or what's going on

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Brakes, Seat belts · TX

I purchased a 2008 dodge charger v8 hemi gold from thrifty motors inc. And I was under the impression according to the contract that the car had 113,440 miles on it. I look at the inspection sticker and it shows 114,000 on 11/1/2018. I look at the 2008 dodge charger gold vehicle history report on instavin and I found that on 11/26/2018 the car was sold at an auction with 113,437 miles on it.

Filed Oct 6, 2019 · Brakes, Wheels · 109,640 miles · CA

Car was purchased 06/28/2019; odo 109,640. Car was purchased with a gwc warranty service contract (90 day, 4,500 miles) and at asking price from a dealership. (state license #[xxx]) car was purchased as advertised that it was it was in good working order. On the freeway the car started showing signs of something wrong with wheels and that the steering wheel rattled aggressively. The car was taken in on 07/01/19 (odo 110,120) to big johns in santa clarita; it would cost $1,624.68 to replace because the wheels were found to be bent and to big for the car. This repair was not covered under the service contract but was a huge safety hazard. On 07/11/19 the car was brought into ricks automotive in granada hills (odo 111,493). Ricks was a recommended repair shop from the service contract purchased. There were 11 things reported on the repair order 8 of which were safety and engine concerns. (1.) the passenger headlight didn't work (2.) the emergency/parking break was not holding. (3.) the turn signal switch does not stay on. (4.) the speedometer sometimes operates erratically. (5.) the engine shut off while reversing. (6.) the transmission shifted hard and bangs hard. (7.) there was blueish/white smoke coming from the exhaust. (8.) cylinder head gasket may be blown. It was found the the head gasket had bent valves and timing chain needed replacement. These were the only things that were fixed. $5,031.35 was owed. We paid $1,359.03. Gwc paid remainder. The car was picked up on 08/13/2019 at 4:30pm (odometer 111,510). At 7:30pm same day the engine was reported sized (odo 111,539) and was towed back to ricks automotive. The dealership falsely advertised the car as it was in good working order when it wasn't. In a matter of 1,852 miles and 13 days the car showed a total of 10 signs of safety hazard to not just me but the thousands of other drivers I came across. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 7, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 196,000 miles · TX

Started shaking while driving from longview to kilgore texas and accelerated on its own when stopped on a stop light entering henderson texas. Had to turn off vehicle and restart but contined with the same problem. I had to return home because it felt unsafe.

Filed Aug 26, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 185,000 miles · TX

The car does with no warning. You loose power steering, brakes, and acceleration abilities. It has happened twice on a small street going about 35 and another on freeway going 70. I was able to get in safety lanes and start car back. I have not driven since it did on freeway. No codes appear when this has happened.

Filed Apr 19, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 45,000 miles · TN

Abs esp light on

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Brakes · 139,067 miles · OR

Brakes have failed into ABS mode twice while braking on dry roadway conditions from speeds of 30 to 45 miles per hour in a manner not typically experienced with the vehicle. The style of braking performed into the switch to ABS mode was smooth steady pressure. I have owned the vehicle for ten years and have not experienced an issue such as this before. Took the vehicle to my local dodge dealership to get inspected and inspection came back with no error codes or apparent mechanical problems according to dealership personnel.

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Body, Brakes · CA

I purchased a car from johnny auto sales off florin rd. I was told the car had never been in an accident, clean car fax. The only major thing was the engine had been replaced. The check engine lt and the tire indicator lt were on and johnny said he would make sure to fix the issue w/lights. I kept getting flat tires. I told johnny my tires are bald and keep going flat. He told me to go to his tire guy and he would pay for used tires to be put on. I did just that. They replaced my tires and johnny signed for them. I continued getting flar tire so I went back to the tire shop and had my tires checked. They said no problems with the tires. So they checked my rims. Cracked. My rim on the back passenger side was cracked. I called johnny and he says well how does he know I didn't drive the car hard. So I figured I was not going to get anywhere with him I went and bought my own tires and rims so I know there would be no problems and have a warranty. Now I needed an alignment and to get theverything tire indicator light off. So I took the car to pep boys, firestone and les schwab. All 3 places refused to give me an alignment. Reason being... Bent subframe. I got a printout of how my tires should be and what they were and the result is... Not safe. Clearly my car has had some type of damage due to an accident to cause a bent subframe. Then the guys point out all the bondo on the passenger side. All the way to the glue in the trunk. Like someone cut the trunk and glued it back on. Still no help from johnny. The interior carpet doesn't even belong to an 08 charger. It came from a newer model charger. He pieced this car together to satisfy his greed while putting people like myself in danger. I have children that ride with me. My question to johnny is... Would you be ok with this situation if it was you? And ur children ride in this car? Exactly my point...

Filed Jul 24, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the esp and ABS warning lights illuminated. Also, when the speed reached above 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the gear shift switched gears independently without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Brakes · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the contact was rear ended which caused the vehicle to crash into the vehicle in front. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was repaired. The details of the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.