My car will occasionally randomly turn off while I'm driving. This is extremely dangerous in the middle of traffic especially during rush hour because I have to cross lanes of traffic and pull over with absolutely no power which also means no air bags! On top of that my key rarely comes out of the ignition when I turn the car off so I have to leave my car unlocked with the key in it.
2008 Dodge Charger electrical complaints
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My wife was driving on the freeway and all of a sudden her gauge cluster was acting erratically and all the car odometer lights all came on and the vehicle shut off on the freeway and everything locked up, she couldn't move the wheel or the gear shifter and she smelled a burning smell with smoke coming from the engine . Luckily her parents were behind her in another vehicle and was able to help out but this is very dangerous and I have seen numerous reports of dodge charger having this same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that her vehicle would not start and she struggled to remove the key from the ignition. The contact mentioned that an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch, immobilizer, and immobilizer module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 MPH with the heater or air conditioner activated, a tapping noise was heard underneath the passenger side dashboard. Also, the contact perceived a burning odor when the vehicle was turned off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was unable to diagnose or remedy the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. ...updated 05/03/17 *bf
While driving the air bag light came on and the A/C went out. I called a dealership to see what the issue could be and they said bring it in it could be as simple as a fuse. Then I googled the issue and saw which fuses and changed them but it didn't work. I know there was a recall on the airbags and since the issue started when that light came on I wanted to try getting that fixed first and maybe that would solve the issue (since the A/C and airbags are around the same area). I take the car in. They fix 1 air bag (no parts for passenger side) and the ignition switch. Still no air/heat/defrost. I pay $121 for a diagnosis of ,start with replacing the tipm (no guarantee that will fix the issue or that it's a permanent fix) since the AC is not getting power and ground.
My car electronic throttle light keeps coming on along with my traction light. It started doing it once every other month. Then every month. And now 2-5 times a week. It happens each time I am driving, it starts to idle hard. And if I don't pull over the car dies. I shut my car off. Give it about 5 seconds. Then restart it and go on. It may take 2-3 days but then it does it again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact was not experiencing a failure until the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The dealer completed the recall repair, but, months later the vehicle stalled more than once. The key was extremely difficult to turn over to start the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the ignition failed to turn over to start the vehicle. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the starter and smoke appeared several times. While driving, the vehicle surged and jerked multiple times at a high rate of speed. The vehicle failed to turn off unless the contact made numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The part for the repair was not available. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who replaced the starter, but the failure recurred a day later. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the part was available. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), but the contact was unable to drive the vehicle due to the failure recurring. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system), 15v313000 (air bags), and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. When turning the ignition key, the vehicle would not start or take an abnormal amount of time to start. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,526. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe vibration coming from the engine compartment. The check engine and throttle control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a faulty ignition coil and the engine misfired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000. Updated 6/26/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the auto start stopped functioning. The contact stated that it functioned normally prior to the vehicle being repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the dealer refused to repair or replace the part due to the technician stating that it was an aftermarket part, which was not installed by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,905.
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 manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving across railroad tracks, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and restarted after six attempts. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Ignition switch sticking in on position
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the electrical system failed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system), 15v313000 (air bags), and 16v352000 (air bags). 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 made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect.
2008 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to repair transmission/gear switch recall or wireless ignition node module recall notices.
I received two recall notices and I went to the dealer three times to have the car serviced. Every time I returned for my appointment I was advised that the part is not in and they would call me when it was available. Because this occurrence happened more than one time I feel they are not trying to resolve my issue. Because of the safety hazard I would like to get this fixed immeadiately.
Takata airbag r25/agency15v-313 wireless ignition node module p57/the federal safety agency 14v‑567 I have had notice of these recalls for almost a year. I have contacted dealer on numerous occasions and keep getting told parts are not available. These need to be fixed or we will go lawsuit.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). However the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. ....updated 07/05/16 *bf updated 07/11/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle failed to start without warning. The contact mentioned that after several attempts the vehicle was able to start. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact's son owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact's son received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 and 15v313000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system) but the dealer was unable determine when the parts would be available. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to provide a reasonable time frame for the recall repairs. Parts distribution disconnect.
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