I was driving my 2008 dodge charger about 45 MPH, when suddenly the power went out on my vehicle causing me to stop in traffic. When I tried to restart my car, it wouldn't start. After several attempts to try to start the vehicle, it finally started.. A few miles into my journey, the problem happened again.. The problem is with the ignition switch that is recalled on my vehicle. I drive everyday with small children in the car and this is very unsafe. The dodge dealer said the part is unavailable. I need my car to go to work everyday and this is very disturbing.
2008 Dodge Charger electrical complaints
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For many months the vehicle has had issues with speedometer dropping to zero while driving, headlights dimming, and a delay when starting. Until recently it wouldn't start at all. I had it towed to the dealership who then replaced the battery which had shown failure when tested. After getting my vehicle back the problems immediately continued. I have been informed I may need to replace the tipm. Also informed that issues with the tipm and many other vehicle models have had the same issue and a class action lawsuit is in effect regarding faulty tipm.
Tl* 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 manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 80,000.
I was accelerating up an entrance ramp to the freeway when the vehicle died, causing loss of power. I coasted to side of road and restarted car. This has happened more than once, but is intermittent. I have noticed no common similarities, it is as if the ignition shuts off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact felt 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.
On april 12, 2015 while driving at 65mph on hwy 195 my car died and I was forced to pull over on median. The car has done this at least a couple of times since 2013 and usually starts back up except for 1 time in dec 2014. Today april 12 ,2015 the car would not start back up and I had to have it towed to my home. I will call chrysler llc in the am. However in dec 2014 my dodge did the something similar it died at a slower speed 55 MPH on hwy 190 and I had to have it towed to home and later had to have my engine replace due to cracked head gaskets costing me $1800.00 I went to dodge country in killeen multiple times in 2014 and 2015 trying to get this problem fixed after the recall was announced on the ignition and there are no parts each time im fed up and im voicing it!!! I have 2 kids that ride with me and its not safe any more!!!!
I started having issues starting my car a few years ago (approximately 2), the key would turn but it wouldn't start unless I moved the key either up, down, or to the sides. Dodge finally replaced the part ( I can't think of the name but it was on back order). I started having the same problem less than 6 months later and the part was replaced again. Earlier this year, approximately late january, I received the recall notice for the ignition switch and called dodge. They said the part was on back order and they weren't sure when they would receive the part. Since then, I have lost the lighting on my dash for the headlights and air-conditioning/heating dials. This occurred when I started my car and it suddenly turned off. I called in regards to finally having the lighting fixed today and that part was on national back order. The biggest problem, is the ignition switch, I have trouble starting the car, some days worse than others. I also have to check the key by tapping it when it's started to make sure it's in the "run" position. A handful of times I've tapped it and the key has turned back to the left, killing the car. Thankfully I've been parked every time. I've called dodge about this recall and they still have yet to receive the part and have not been told a definite date as to when they will receive the part. This issue is not only frustrating it's dangerous for me and anyone else on the road. I'm tired of calling dodge only to hear every part I need is on backorder. I truly don't believe the car I'm driving is safe anymore regardless of what the recall letter states. I think dodge is an awful company who has horrible customer service and leaves the local dealerships with their hands tied. I truly believe they are only days away from a lawsuit.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was 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 failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was 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 failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while trying to start the vehicle, the key was extremely difficult to turn over on several occasions. The electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated several times. The contact mentioned that as the failure progressed, the steering wheel was shaking while traveling over 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, who reprogrammed the keys and checked the battery. However, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled several times. The contact was not notified but was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle had a sudden loss of power and stalled with no warning. The contact was able to merge over into a lot where the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The contact was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and indicated that the failure progressed while waiting for the part to schedule the recall repair. The dealer was unable to determine when the part would become available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 108,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the parts 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. Updated 5/15/15*cn updated 05/28/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The VIN was included on the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,325.
2008 dodge charger. Attorney representing consumers writes in regards to ignition switch issues. *smd the consumer experienced ignition switch issues on several occasions. The dealer refused to fix the problem. Recall # 14v567000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred on one other occasion. Also, the contact stated that the windshield wipers would not work and the windows would not go up or down. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 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 approximate failure mileage was 47,000.
2008 dodge charger. Consumer would like reimbursement for previous repairs on vehicle while waiting for current repairs completed. *ta the consumer stated within the first year while the vehicle was under warranty, the vehicle would not start and it had to be towed to the dealer. A few months after they replaced the ignition switch she was given two new keys. The vehicle would automatically shut off on its own while driving. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer for a second time. When the key was inserted there were no dashboard lights and no sound. The ignition switch was replaced again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available for several months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While idling, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to make several attempts before the vehicle would restart. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
2008 dodge charger. Vehicle was involved in car accident due to recall. Consumer requests assistance. *ta consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd updated 02/23/15.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was smoke and the vehicle caught on fire. A police/fire report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The conditions of the vehicle was unknown. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
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