2008 Dodge Charger: engine failure

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the engine failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle started. While driving various speeds uphill, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 165,000 miles · CA

Takata recall: tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. When attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition seized randomly and the check engine light lluminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 35,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that when the key was placed in the ignition and turned to the on position, the engine failed to start. The contact was able to restart the engine after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred multiple times. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. Ma 10/15/2015

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 129,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the contact crashed the vehicle into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a back injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a friend's residence. The vehicle was destroyed and not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000. ..updated 11/02/15*bf chrysler did an investigation and claimed nothing was wrong with the vehicle. Updated 11/05/15.

Filed Jun 16, 2015 · Engine · 71,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While at a stop light, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator fan fractured. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 100,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the shifter seized. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact that the part was not available for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2013 · Steering · 170,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated the steering wheel seized and became hard to turn. The contact restarted the engine and the traction control warning light was illuminated however, the steering wheel had returned to normal. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 205,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2013 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Apr 4, 2013 · Engine · 125,000 miles · OH

Was driving to work and going about 30 MPH and accelerating after a stop light and engine started to hesitate and then heard very load rattling/ticking noise that is non stop. Car stalled in middle of street. Finally got it started again. Car did make it home but would not accelerate too much. Am now told by mechanic that engine is blown and need to replace it. Have maintained this engine and replaced oil regularly. Driven to work and home and little else. Driven well, and taken care of. Prior to me owning it was owned by my moms company for an executive car and it was managed by a fleet manager and serviced and maintained well. They were original owners even though title shows 2 changes. It may have been transferred to a fleet management company after the initial purchase. I am the 2nd owner. I am given a $4000 estimate to replace the engine. I am still paying the loan for this car.

Filed Mar 7, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 85,300 miles · MO · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal seized to the floorboard and caused vehicle speed to increase to 65 MPH. The contact shifted into neutral to slow the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the key had to be removed and placed back into the ignition several times to get the engine started. The contact also mentioned that the steering failed and caused the contact to crash into a vehicle while he attempted to park. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the ignition switch, tumbler, accelerator box, and the bushings had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 56,031 and the current mileage was 85,300.

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Engine · 75,601 miles · TX

Im submitting this statement for everyone that has had the unfortunate pleasure of owning a dodge vehicle. About a month and a half ago I was driving on the freeway and my 2008 dodge charger just died on me. I had it towed to the dealership and they told me that I needed a new engine as a result of oil sludge buildup. I submitted all my maintenance records showing that I was getting my maintenance done and they came back denying my warranty claim. I feel like chrysler is just a big rip-off with their warranties cause its funny the service lady told me that it was no oil showing on the dipstick and I had my mechanic to look at my car a day before I had it towed to the dealership and it was 3qts in there so something sounds fishy to me. I've been researching this issue and im not alone and they really need to check into this problem but its very convenient for them to deny having to replace their defective engines. I have 2 dodge chargers and will be getting rid of both asap.

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Engine · 24,000 miles · FL

I have a 2008 dodge charger with 24,000 miles on it and have my car serviced as required and yet the engine blew lastnight. Over the last 2 weeks my car was making ticking noises but it was not constant,I let it go. Then 3 days ago I took my car to have an oil change and it wasn't time but I was worried so I did. Lastnight the car engine sounded really bad lots of clunking so I pulled over afraid of not knowing what was going to happen. I have dodges lifetime drivetrain warranty so I had it towed to the dealer. Today they called and told me the engine was not covered because of sludge buildup. I told them I did all the maintenance and have proof but they still insist it is my fault.I am at a loss now of where to turn. $5-$7000.00 will get it running again out of my pocket. Please help as I thought I was covered and don't know what to do.