Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the ignition failed to be in the correct position upon starting the vehicle. The key was becoming stuck while in the on position. The contact would not know what position the key was in unless the radio light was off. Once the contact noticed that the radio was off, she maneuvered the key and then the radio activated. The contact indicated that the failure was progressing and the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact was waiting for the part and remedy to become available to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,313.
2008 Dodge Charger electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start properly and would only start after multiple attempts. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact indicated that the key failed to turn over to the on position and would make a clicking noise. The contact stated that the temperature controls failed to work. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the heating coils and the heating coil switches twice, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vent controls still failed to work. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and was waiting for the part to become available to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the steering wheel was tight, difficult to turn, made a noise, and vibrated. The contact indicated that the vehicle stalled several times, but was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop. A diagnostic code for the voltage regulator was discovered. The alternator, oxygen sensor, and a second sensor were replaced. The contact indicated that the vehicle continued to stall and jerked forward while in motion, as if it would stall each time it was driven. The failure progressed and occurred intermittently. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The contact was waiting for the parts to schedule the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after multiple attempts; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
It started out as a battery problem. I am on the third battery 2 of them within 90 days. Then the ignition, you could turn the key and it would not do anything for 30 to 40 seconds. Then sometimes nothing at all and I would have to turn key off then back to start. Sometimes the car would try to start then stop and try again before it would start. Now when I use the turn signal and make a turn it tries to lock the steering. I have a second charger same year that is now having the battery problem... What's next ?
I pull out from a fast food place I stop for the other cars and my car just cut off thank the lord I did not pull out into the street or I might have been or kill. Now my car had to be towed the same happen to my car in my yard sunday I don't know what's up with this ignition switch.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 3 MPH, the traction control and the electronic throttle control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle shook violently and the engine stalled. The failure occurred on four occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While attempting to drive, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the win ignition module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the engine stalled and the vehicle failed to restart. The dealer stated that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 11/20/14*lj updated 5/4/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while traveling 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled on numerous occasions. The contact had to turn the key on and off several times in order to get the vehicle to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent. The technician indicated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed by an authorized dealer due to not having the tools to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was to be towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
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.
Cooling fan hit fan shroud breaking off a piece that hit the radiator. . This caused loss of radiator coolant. Fans and radiator had to be replaced along with coolant. According to dodge forum this problem has been recalled on some same vehicles (2008 chargers) but mine has not been recalled or notified that this could occur. Fortunately the car was at idle when this happened. No injury occurred. This is a design defect or part failure and owners should be compensated for towing and repair.
The vehicle was being operated on interstate 264 at a speed of approximately 60 MPH. Suddenly, and without warning, the vehicle lost all power and slowed to approximately 10-15 MPH. The vehicle had to be towed to a local dodge dealer where it was determined that the ignition win module had failed which also caused the electronic gear selection module to fail. The failure placed the occupants of the vehicle in extreme peril because it was sudden and on a busy interstate highway. There was absolutely no place to pull off of the roadway because of ongoing construction. The dealer representative stated that this was a common occurrence and that the dealer had replaced thousands of these modules.
While driving the ignition disengages. I can place the car in neutral and attempt to restart at the same speed. We have seven keys on the keyring, a d-ring, so it is not a heavy key ring making the ignition turn off while driving. This has happened on several occasions from speeds varying from 10 miles to 60 miles an hour.
Multi function switch, control module
Vehicle is experiencing major safety defect similar to recent gm ignition recall. On numerous occasions vehicle has experienced sudden engine shut-off at varying speeds including highway 65mph plus. Complete electrical system shut down deactivates all onboard systems, including power-steering, breaking, and air bag deployment. Vehicle shut down occurs randomly. Re-occurrence has been as frequently as hours between similar occurrence to as long as 5,000 miles between occurrences. Vehicle has been in for repairs to dealer without dealer able to recreate defect. Various electrical system parts were replaced without successfully curing the defect. Two separate dealerships recommended wireless ignition (win) module replacement but chrysler has refused to send the part. Chrysler customer care states that win module is only replaced when vehicle fails to start at all times. Vehicle owner requested replacement part as recommended by certified technicians but chrysler will not release part to VIN associated vehicle. Therefore, vehicle has not been repaired. Current mileage is 78,000. Identical occurrences have been reported to the federal safety agency under id numbers: 10294768, 10369140, 10370988, 10386410, 10390065, 10396098, 10508333, 10520262, and 10525632. Vehicle defect has serious potential for death and serious injury due to product failure (airbags failing to deploy).
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated she was unable to start the vehicle. The contact was only able to start the vehicle after pushing the unlock button on the key fob while simultaneously turning the key in the ignition. There was a manufacturers recall related to the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Car failed to start. Battery was tested and was in good shape. Alternator was in good shape as well. I brought the car to my mechanic who told me the ignition switch was defective and there was a backlog with obtaining a new switch. He could not provide an estimate of how long I will be without the car. It will be at least five days under the best circumstances.... This incident is one of a stream of continued repairs that have been costly.... Searching on line it is apparent that many people are experiencing the same type issues.... Clearly, an investigation should be opened by the federal safety agency for a recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also mentioned that over time, the key could not be turned in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the wireless ignition module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 120,000. The current mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the wireless key failed to start the ignition. The vehicle was started and as the contact was shifting into park the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the wireless ignition node needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Parked my car at a supermarket and went in for approx. 10min. Returned to my vehicle, got in and attempted to start the car and heard a loud bang in the trunk area. After taking it to the dodge dealer, I was informed that the battery exploded in the trunk of my car.
This problem began shortly after I purchased (in 2010) this 60,000 mile one-owner car a 2008 dodge charger 5.7l rwd police package. The key fails to be removed from the ignition key switch. The key switch cannot be turned to the "off" position to be removed and stays stuck in the "accessory" position. This is a real safety issue because the key must be left in the ignition switch opening the possibility to vehicle theft or any child or other passerby making entry into the vehicle and starting & driving away. Leaving the key "on" in the accessory position subsequently drains the battery, after only a matter of hours the battery is dead and leaves the owner repeatedly stranded. Leaving the accessory circuits energized for long periods also increases the chances of a vehicle fire. I took the car to a local dodge dealer in lumberton nj, they told me it was a defective win module. I paid for the removal & installation of a new win module and the car exhibits the same exact problem as before. I took it back to the dealer to have it verified that it's still occurring and had to argue with them for a refund only to be given dealer credit. The dealer then showed me a dodge engineer's service bulletin describing this issue perfectly. Often these symptoms are symptomatic of a win module but if the win is not at fault, dodge states that the "esm" module (electronic shift module) is at fault and needs to be replaced. The esm is located on the steering column in a 2008 dodge charger 5.7l rwd police package car and is connected to the column shift gear selector. The dodge dealer states the esm module is not available for replacement and the entire steering column must be replaced due to the part not available for sale separately. Every other module for the charger is available for purchase except the esm and dodge service wants $2400 to needlessly replace the entire column.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the engine failed to start after refueling. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the ignition module. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired; the ignition module unable to be replaced because the part was on back order. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current mileage was 99,000.
Car fails to start due to defective wireless ignition module part #5026296af.since may 10,2013, chrysler corp claims the part has been back ordered nationally with no date when part is due as of 7/18/13. The part could also fail when the vehicle is in motion causing unsafe driving conditions. Chrysler will not provide any information other than the part is back ordered.
The car would not start again. Same thing kept happening again!!! It sounded like a tape was loading in a tape deck. I had it towed to the dealership once again. I was told the tipm needed to be replaced. I had it towed to another dealer, the receiver was replaced but the car would not stay crunk. So they had to replace the tipm in it. I could not get out of it, but now I am financially strapped for cash, because I lost my job at the end of may. I am unable to get my car back because the dealership is telling me that they will not release my car until it's paid in full. I feel like I should not have to because there have been other complaints with chargers and electrical issues. This should have been a recall issue.
I had just gotten the car back after having the car reprogrammed with the key fob. The car started doing the same thing again. It sounded like a tape deck was loading. Then the car would not crank at all. I had to have it towed to the dealership once again to have the starter replaced! I don't understand why they could not find this out when it was there the first time??? This ended up costing me $353.27!!! Luckily I had just gotten my income tax refund.
Key fob and car had to be reprogrammed, so I had to have my car towed to the dealership to have this done because the car would not start at all. I had to pay $124 for the key fob and another $49.50 for the reprogramming.
Ignition modulator switch shut the car completly down as the was coming to a stop this part attaches into the computer and can go at anytime even when driving. Chrysler has a major back order on this part and has no idea when they can get the part to the dealerships to correct the issue. There are over 1000 vehicles currently with issue across the USA. I have checked with dealerships from nj as far as mo after they check the database in the parts department I get the same answer no part in stock.
1 solution 2008 dodge charger the esp/bas light comes on when I make a left turn and stays on for a while and the resets. This is a re-occurring issue. Was told by dodge that steering column may have to be repaired. (was this a recall for dodge?). The car seems to be difficult to steer due to the car being very "loose" and feels as if the car is not aligned but recently had new alignment done. Also, left rear driver's side door lock will not work. The window works fine but the door lock has stopped functioning. Have had issues with rotors since I purchased the car with only 17 miles on it. Rotors replaced several times and was even told that the rotors were warped in factor installation.
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