2008 Dodge Charger suspension problems

Filed May 6, 2025 · Fuel system, Suspension · FL

My car was leaking gas from the fuel pump and I guess my car from the backseat almost caught fire cause I seen smoke coming from the back seat behind the driver. I went to two Dodge dealerships to let them know about this incident that reason why my fuel pump caught on fire because Dodge put the negative and the positive wire close to each other on the fuel pump, which could cause a fire or your car to explode. I let Dodge know about this incident and let them know that my car almost caught on fire smoke came out and I could’ve died. They totally brushed me off and brushed off my incident. I told him hey this is a recall that you guys need to take serious before someone really gets hurt from Now. I am carless with no vehicle to drive. No way to pick up my daughter from school. I need you guys help ASAP so I could be able to father my child and be able to go to work to provide for my child. Thank you.

Filed Oct 18, 2020 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · MI

The car is poorly winterized, causing my entire frame to rust and completely fall, therefore leaving my motor sitting on top of my ratch and pinion and almost resulting in my death. This car isn't old enough to be experiencing these problems or the amount of parts that rust out of it.

Filed Apr 6, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 156 miles · TN · crash

I was planning to go to the dealership and have the two airbag recalls fixed. Before I had the chance to do that ,february 22 ,2020, my vehicle was involved in a minor accident that is still under dispute ,the driver side and passenger air bags both deployed and exploded open. The vehicle was hit on the left drivers side on the fender at less than 30 miles an hour the only airbags that deployed were the ones under active recall.

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Body, Lights · 158,093 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact noticed smoke coming from the driver side headlamp. The contact opened the headlamp and noticed flames. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front bumper, bumper cover, support bracket, passenger side headlamp assembly, upper tie bar, panel, and wiring harness needed to be replaced. In addition, the front driver side area by the headlamp needed to be painted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,093.

Filed Nov 14, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 300 miles · GA

Eletrical failure 2010 - 2015, steering resistance 2013-2015, wires burning left signal back light gone. Front signals left/right malfunction, trunk unable to open with program key 2012 -2015. Wepplease save my family and consumers of us.

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Suspension · 170,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 50 MPH, a loud popping noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear axle hub nut had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v295000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Suspension · 148,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the wheels caused the vehicle to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. Ma 10/8 updated 3/22/2016

Filed Feb 26, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 26,036 miles · MI

Purchased 2008 rear wheel drive v6 dodge charger 11/8/2008. 1st time I had issues w/ worn out front end suspension parts was in 7/14/2010. I had to have the outer tie rods replaced on my car which only had 26,036 miles on it, luckily, this was covered under warranty. Since 7/2010, I have had to have multiple various front end suspension and steering components replaced, not covered under warranty. *5/1/11 sway bar links & outer tie rods *3/2/12 outer tie rod end/control arm and ball joint *11/1/12 outer tie rod *11/27/13 sway bar links *12/10/14 control arm/stabilizer bar bushing. I've had to have my tires replaced 3 times due to excessive/uneven wear caused by reoccurring, expensive suspension issues. I am not a hot rod driver, nor do I live on a long bumpy dirt road and feel my complaint should be looked into for a possible recall and force dodge to correct this issue. I can not afford $400 to $600s and tires $800 every or every other year. This is ridiculous.

Filed Jul 5, 2013 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, she noticed an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the front passenger's side tensioner strut would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but later, the front driver's side tensioner strut experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed May 8, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 40,000 miles · NY

The tie rod ends in this car have been replaced twice and now im going in for a third time. My mechanic explained to me that these cars are known for their tie rod ends breaking. I feel it should be looked into..I have been to online forums for this vehicle and its mentioned a lot on there too. If a part is defective the manufacturer should be recalling these vehicles.