2008 Dodge Charger: engine overheating

Filed Aug 18, 2019 · Engine · 89,000 miles · TX

While driving my 2008 dodge charger on the freeway, the radiator fan shroud broke into pieces and punctured my radiator. I lost all engine cooling capabilities and needed to drive home to complete repairs. Unfortunately by the time I got home, the engine overheated and siezed. I am in the process of replacing the motor for $7,000. Any help from the manufacture possible?

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 80,000 miles · GA

2008 dodge charger is presently in delaware bankruptcy trust fund. In november 2018 the vehicle smell of gas and overheated traveling through the gate of hunter army airfield, reported to fire marshal in atlanta georgia, the federal safety agency, delaware bankruptcy court & trust fund (mr. Peter keane, atty.) economic lost of vehicle 2008 dodge charger. Over the past 8 months obtain rental car at hertz in the amount of $5,639.00.

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Engine · 135,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic because the coolant fan punctured the radiator. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Engine · 171,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact noticed steam coming from the vehicle and it shook profusely. In addition, coolant began to leak from the vehicle and onto the engine. The vehicle overheated and shut off. The vehicle was also leaking oil. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the stan mcnabd chrysler chevrolet dodge dealer and the radiator was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2017 · Engine · 197,000 miles · FL

Recall l08 engine cooling fans, this recall is exactly what happen to my car. Cooling blades broke and went through the radiator. Called chrysler to complain as I was told recall isn't on my exact VIN. They took my complaint and said it was the exact same problem but tough luck because the recall wasn't on my VIN. My car has been sitting in the front yard till I can afford to fix it only had the car 2 months. Sitting at the light felt like someone bumped the back of my car but there was no car behind me. Coolant started to leak through the A/C vent. Pulled over after the light changed and towed the car home as it just started to show that it was going to overheat. We removed the cooling fan and saw the broken blades and the whole it made in the radiator. I was told by chrysler that the blades are cheap and break easily. Well hello if I am going to pay that much I hope that a vehicle is going to somewhat hold together. The dealership I bought it from had just replaced the radiator and inspected the fan and everything was good. Then it just breaks I can take and send pics if needed. Thank you

Filed Jun 25, 2016 · Engine · 5 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway, the driver side electric cooling fan blade broke and punctured a hole into the radiator causing my car to overheat.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Engine · 102,400 miles · FL

Engine cooling fan became separated from fan housing and became lodged in radiator. The fan continued turning, causing radiator fan blades to break off and bounce around the engine compartment. The radiator dumped all coolant, and the engine overheated within moments. Dodge has issued a recall for a very specific sales code and date range of vehicles, and is denying the same recall to other owners experiencing the exact same problem. While the vehicle was being repaired, another dodge charger of the same year was in the shop for the same problem. Pictures have been taken of the incident showing the full extent of the damage.

Filed Feb 6, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 75,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated the steering wheel was difficult to turn and made an abnormal noise when the vehicle was driven in cold weather conditions. The contact also stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the radio lights and all of the interior lights failed. The vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. The vehicle 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 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 4/27/15*cn..updated 05/11/15.*jb the consumer also received recall # 15v313000. However, the parts were not available. Updated 08/19/15.....updated 09/17/15*jb updated 09/21/15. *jb...updated 10/05/15.*jb the consumer experienced a resistance in steering while turning left or right for the past 18 months. There was a smell of wires burning inside the vehicle, due to the left signal light wiring had burned out, the right front window was difficult to roll up, the blinkers stopped working, and the trunk would not open. Updated 10/19/15.*jb....updated 11/10/15.*jb updated 11/30/15.*jb the consumer also stated the vehicle would not start. The battery and ignition switch were replaced. The vehicle had a coolant leak. The gasket and thermostat were replaced. Updated 12/22/15.*jb.....updated 12/24/15.*jb...updated 02/18/16. *jb updated 03/17/16.*jb.........updated 04/01/16 *bf updated 04/12/16.*jb updated 04/14/16.*jb updated 06/02/16.*jb updated 06/09/16.*jb updated 06/16/16.*jb updated 06/29/16.8jb updated 09/20/2017*cn *js the consumer stated on september 5, 2017 the vehicle emitted a fuel smell from the vents and underneath the vehicle.*js *cn *js

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant and air bleeder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · 77,106 miles · CA

My 2008 dodge charger se plus started to overheat. I pulled over, popped the hood and saw 3 of the radiator fan blades broken off and stuck in the radiator. I googled the issue and found many other dodge charger owners that had the same issue. I also found that in 2011 chrysler issued "customer service notification l08" for 52,000 2006-2008 models for this exact problem. I called chrysler and discovered that my VIN was not on that list so they were unable to help with "my" problem. I also quickly became aware that many other complaints were made with the same issue as mine with chrysler excluding their vehicles from any recall or customer service notification. This is unacceptable and the csn l08 needs to include a wider range of vehicles.

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Electrical · 108,000 miles · AL · fire

2008 dodge charger. Driver was traveling in city at speeds <40 MPH. Radio started making crackling/popping sounds and vehicle started losing power at which time heavy white smoke began coming from hood. No sensor lights or warning signs given. Driver pulled over to side or road at which time vehicle quit running. Vehicle was towed to local dodge dealer where the technician diagnosed an electrical overheating/shortage problem that originated in the power distribution center.