Need keyfobs reprogramed my car won't start unless I hold down on door lock and lock on keyfob at the same time and to the point where it won't start at all security light keeps coming on before starting. My car shutdown while driving in traffic. It happens a lot. Please recall these parts. I'm afraid of wrecking when breaking down in rush hour traffic? My Name is [XXX] ph number is [XXX] My address is [XXX]. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2008 Dodge Charger: key fob or push-button start problems
17 of the 609 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Charger describe key fob or push-button start problems.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 99,300
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Key fob or push-button start problems by model year
What owners say
The car is in drive, without warning the car simply looses power, shuts down immediately on the freeway, in traffic, anywhere including on a short drive; the car looses power, the MPH drops to 0, the car coasts to the side of the road, it looses power steering, the key fob is still in ignition, lights go off, and I have to restart car; former allen samuels dodge said nothing was wrong with the car, but it was not doing this until they changed the key fob and reset the ignition switch for the new fob in 2014, it has nearly caused us to be run over several times with grandchildren in the car by 18 wheelers on the hwy, so we have had autonation run diagnosis and say nothing is wrong when clearly it is something very wrong - help, my nephews dodge charger does the same thing
The ignition switch and key fob is not working at all. Vehicle is stationary and will not start. Apparently, there is a loss of functionality.
I bought this car used 2017 and didn't have many issues, just normal wear and tear, but then I started having issues when trying to unlock my door with my key fob to a point I had to keep my car unlocked because I wasn't sure if I would be able to get in without assistance. Then, the same key fob wouldn't start my car! I'd just pull up to a store, hop out then come back and 20mins later I'm still trying to turn the car on and the only thing that help was if I jiggled it a little and slightly push it in, but what scared me was the fact that I was driving one day and my car just stopped for no reason almost causing a multicar accident. I decided to replace the key and had a new one reprogrammed which worked for a while. I am a delivery person and about 6months after the new key I started having the same issue, but this time I had to quit working and have my car towed because it wouldn't start but this time there was a red light saying "anti theft"!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (ignition key fobik) and 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not start and the key fractured inside the ignition switch. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.
Vehicle has had multiple issues with ignition switch, sometimes as soon as I start the car then engine will die. I thought initially that I was doing something wrong and I let it pass because this vehicle is not heavily used, but started seeing online that people were complaining for similar issues. I tried switching keyfobs but that did not solve the issue. Fortunately, I've never had the engine die on me while driving, but seems like it could happen. I now have removed everything from my key chain for this car and basically drive the car with only a very light key ring attached to the key. I also have been trying to get this issue fixed since the recall notice came to me. That was last year! I've repeatedly called the dealership and they claim they do not have parts for this recall. A few weeks ago (today is 9/24/2015) I got a new notice to take the car in, called the dealership, got the car in the shop; service advisor called me in the afternoon stating that chrysler does not have parts!! And they do not know when they'll be available. This recall (p57) and (r25) are issues that can cause loss of function without warning. To me it is unbelievable that the company is not making sure parts are available. That is totally unacceptable.
Tl* 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed twice which was later replaced by the dealer; however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was later included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs, but the technician indicated that the wrong ignition switch was installed and that the part needed was not available. The dealer was unable to provide a timeframe for when the part would become available. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer because the key fob provided would only randomly open the driver's side door and failed to open the other doors. Also, the contact did not have access to the trunk due the keys not being programmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was still waiting for the correct ignition switch to be installed in the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 59,138.
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
Breaking of wires upon the opening and closing of the trunk that causes the trunk release (in-cabin), third brake light, and trunk release (key fob) to stop working.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition module and the key fob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired twice within a three year period; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 58,745.
Car randomly began to shut off right after starting or sometimes while driving. It got to the point where it shut off and it wouldn't start again. I towed it to the dealership and they advised me that I need to replace ignition module and key fob also need to reprogram. The total came up to $ 696.18. Two years went by and it was working ok until one day again, randomly began to shut off right after starting or sometimes while driving. Is this issue related to the chrysler ignition recall? I would like to know because I am not spending another price now $ 800+ on a new module and fob.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 14V567000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Dodge Charger key fob
Is key fob or push-button start problems a common problem on the 2008 Dodge Charger?
17 of 609 owner complaints about the 2008 Dodge Charger (3%) mention key fob or push-button start problems. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Dodge Charger?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Dodge Charger
Stalling 108Won't start 52Check engine light 27Loss of power 22Fire or smoke 16No deployment 12Engine failure 12Overheating 11Wipers 9Airbag light 8ABS 6Headlights 6Power steering loss 6Brake failure 5Knocking 5Fuel pump 5Jerking 5
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