2008 Dodge Magnum: engine failure

Filed May 5, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 91,160 miles · MT

I was taking my family (wife, 18 month old, 2 yr old, and 4 yr old) to get some ice cream after a home depot trip. As I turned left across a busy street the stereo suddenly blinked out, and the engine died, along with power steering, brakes, and every electrical function. It simply blinked like all power was lost for a moment, and was enough to kill the engine, and loose all power assist functions of the vehicle. Thankfully I had momentum and was able to coast into the side street with out being t-boned by on coming traffic. I was sent recall p57/the federal safety agency 14v‑567 in the mail in november 2014, but there was and still is no remedy for this recall which appears to be directly linked to my incident. How many fatal accidents are going to occur between now and the fix for the known issue? Dodge can build a brand new [xxx] between november and today, but they cannot manufacture a $.50 part. Did they not learn from chevy? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge magnum. While the vehicle was parked, the electrical system became defective and caused the door locks, headlights, and the horn to activate independently. The contact mentioned that the engine failed to start. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic test performed. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2015 · Steering · 50,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge magnum. After starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column was bent and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 4/6/15

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Engine · 130,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge magnum. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The engine restarted. The vehicle was taken to three dealers, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2009 · Engine · 57,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge magnum. The contact purchased the vehicle with 32,000 miles. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine lost power and stalled. The instrument panel gauges fluctuated right before the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine locked up and the top part of the engine seized. The vehicle could not be restarted after the failure occurred. The vehicle is unable to be driven. There were no previous failures with the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 57,000.