2008 Dodge Charger: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Electrical · AR · fire

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.

Filed Oct 1, 2015 · Electrical · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While backing out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a bad ignition coil that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While at the dealer to retrieve the vehicle, the doors began to unlock and lock independently. The vehicle was left with the dealer where it was diagnosed that a fuse had become inoperable and needed to be changed. The vehicle was repaired. Shortly afterwards, while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition coil had become inoperable again. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Body, Electrical · GA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled with no warning. The contact stated that previously, the fan and radiator failed to work due to an electrical short and the components caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the radiator and the fan. The contact indicated that months later, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that burning fumes emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wires, starter and ignition switch were on fire. The contact was able to merge the vehicle over and it was towed to a dealer. The technician replaced the ignition switch and the failure recurred intermittently. The contact was included but was not notified of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was not available. The vehicle was not. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Updated 03/24/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle would jerk. When the vehicle was purchased the dash was not attached completely. The 2 back tires had a slow leak. Updated 10/19/2015

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 132,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · Steering · 71,120 miles · AL

Driver had been experiencing intermittent problems with esp bas light coming on along with occasional popping sounds from steering wheel when making turns. On day of incident, driver was attempting to make a (left) u-turn in a median. Steering wheel turned approximately 3/4 of one revolution and would not turn any further to left. Driver jerked on steering wheel a few times which 'broke loose' lock and turn was able to be completed. Vehicle was driven to one dodge dealership for inspection and driver was told no problems could be found. Upon leaving dealership, esp bas light come on again. Driver took vehicle to a second dodge dealership where diagnostics revealed a faulty steering angle sensor. Sensor was replaced and no further problems have been experienced at this time.