2008 DODGE Charger Problems & Complaints
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
253 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as intended. An abnormal cranking sound could be heard coming from the engine. The contact stated it would take several attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that last year he received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers : 4V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). The vehicle was repaired. The dealer is refusing to repair the vehicle for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
Jun 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle remained running temporarily. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would no longer start. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not repair the vehicle under the recall as the vehicle was over 10 years old; however, the vehicle was not more than 10 years old on the date the defect was determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,846.
Mar 17, 2023
Accelerating on highway at around 45mph my Dodge Charger gave a small spurt of powder then immediately after i lost complete power and shut down. I had to move to shoulder of highway where i turned the key to off position and took key out. I tried to restart the car and it wouldnt even try turning over. The cluster lights of PRND38 (ive never seen an 8 on there before)… showed up with boxes around each letter which was not normal along with the lightning bolt light and battery light. We changed new charged battery still no turn over. Tried to connect a snap on code scanner and it wouldn’t link. I also changed throttle pedal as well as throttle body because the lightning bolb light was on When can shut down while driving it.
Sep 26, 2022
THE CAR IS IN DRIVE, WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR SIMPLY LOOSES POWER, SHUTS DOWN IMMEDIATELY ON THE FREEWAY, IN TRAFFIC, ANYWHERE INCLUDING ON A SHORT DRIVE; THE CAR LOOSES POWER, THE MPH DROPS TO 0, THE CAR COASTS TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, IT LOOSES POWER STEERING, THE KEY FOB IS STILL IN IGNITION, LIGHTS GO OFF, AND I HAVE TO RESTART CAR; FORMER ALLEN SAMUELS DODGE SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR, BUT IT WAS NOT DOING THIS UNTIL THEY CHANGED THE KEY FOB AND RESET THE IGNITION SWITCH FOR THE NEW FOB IN 2014, IT HAS NEARLY CAUSED US TO BE RUN OVER SEVERAL TIMES WITH GRANDCHILDREN IN THE CAR BY 18 WHEELERS ON THE HWY, SO WE HAVE HAD AUTONATION RUN DIAGNOSIS AND SAY NOTHING IS WRONG WHEN CLEARLY IT IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG - HELP, MY NEPHEWS DODGE CHARGER DOES THE SAME THING
May 12, 2021
THE IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY FOB IS NOT WORKING AT ALL. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND WILL NOT START. APPARENTLY, THERE IS A LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY.
Oct 22, 2020
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
59 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION KEY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START OR TAKE AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF TIME TO START. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,526. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT AND VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Oct 28, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jul 25, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jul 21, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jul 06, 2016
I RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTICES AND I WENT TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES TO HAVE THE CAR SERVICED. EVERY TIME I RETURNED FOR MY APPOINTMENT I WAS ADVISED THAT THE PART IS NOT IN AND THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN IT WAS AVAILABLE. BECAUSE THIS OCCURRENCE HAPPENED MORE THAN ONE TIME I FEEL THEY ARE NOT TRYING TO RESOLVE MY ISSUE. BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY HAZARD I WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS FIXED IMMEADIATELY.
Jun 03, 2016
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AIR BAGS
53 complaints
The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while a female was driving the vehicle at an unknown speed with the contact's boyfriend and his older cousin as passengers in the vehicle, the driver crashed the vehicle into a wall. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed upon impact. The contact's boyfriend and his cousin were unconscious and were transported to two separate hospitals by ambulance. The contact's boyfriend sustained injuries to his neck, hip, and back. The contact was not aware of the injuries sustained by her boyfriend's cousin but stated that prior to the collision, his cousin had surgery regarding a pacemaker. The female driver did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Dec 08, 2021
TAKATA RECALL RECALL INFORMATION WAS NEVER SENT SO I COULD GET IT REPAIRED. I JUST HAPPENED TO SEARCH ONLINE FOR ANY OPEN RECALLS FOR THE CAR.
Jul 03, 2019
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN MAY OF 2015. THE DEALER (GRIEGERS DODGE, 1756 US 30, VALPARAISO, ID 46385) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THAT THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE ON A SPECIFIC DATE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 08, 2017
I CALLED ALL THE DEALERS AND NO ONE ANSWERS THE PHONE AND NONE WANT TO HELP
Nov 09, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ENTERING A PARKING LOT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Oct 25, 2017
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ENGINE
46 complaints
Hesitation when starting car
Sep 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine, traction control, and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to his residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that he had to pay out of pocket for the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 270,917.
Nov 29, 2022
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?
Aug 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH EVIDENCE OF SMOKE THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED THE CAUSE WAS DAMAGE FROM A MELTED RADIATOR THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE AIR CONDITION VENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD WAS RAISED AND THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT ANTIFREEZE WAS POURING OUT OF THE BACK OF THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIATOR FAN MELTED AND PUNCTURED THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR FAN AND THE RADIATOR HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED DUE TO THE SAME FAILURE. AIRPORT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 5751 EAGLE VAIL DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL 32822, WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AT (407) 541-6200 AND NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000. PIIR=Y. AH
Jul 10, 2019
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.
Feb 13, 2019
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
24 complaints
Need keyfobs reprogramed my car won't start unless I hold down on door lock and lock on keyfob at the same time and to the point where it won't start at all security light keeps coming on before starting. My car shutdown while driving in traffic. It happens a lot. Please recall these parts. I'm afraid of wrecking when breaking down in rush hour traffic? My Name is [XXX] ph number is [XXX] My address is [XXX]. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Feb 21, 2022
TAMARA RECALL P60 IT CUT OFF WHILE I WAS GOING UP THE RAMP TO GET ON THE EXPRESS WAY
Feb 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Aug 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. EACH TIME THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED ON, THE ENGINE SHOOK AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TRIANGLE DEALERS DEL OESTE (CARR. 2 AVE, EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS # 301, MAYAGUES, 00680, PR, PHONE: (787) 805-3000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,175. *BF *TR
Nov 28, 2017
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HER GAUGE CLUSTER WAS ACTING ERRATICALLY AND ALL THE CAR ODOMETER LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON THE FREEWAY AND EVERYTHING LOCKED UP, SHE COULDN'T MOVE THE WHEEL OR THE GEAR SHIFTER AND SHE SMELLED A BURNING SMELL WITH SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE . LUCKILY HER PARENTS WERE BEHIND HER IN ANOTHER VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO HELP OUT BUT THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF DODGE CHARGER HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE.
Apr 02, 2017
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18 complaints
MY CAR WAS WORKING FINE THEN I WENT TO START IT AND THERE IS A SOLID RED DOT UNDER THE FUEL GAUGE AND THE CAR DOESN'T TURN ON
Sep 13, 2020
THE RADIATOR COOLING FAN EXPLODED AND PUNCTURED THE RADIATOR AS I WAS SITTING IN A RESTAURANT DRIVE THRU SPILLING THE COOLANT . VEHICLE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOWED EXTREME HOT TEMPERATURE. I FOUND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN REF # L08 ABOUT THE FAN SEPARATING DURING OPERATION AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RADIATOR FOR DODGE VEHICLES FOR YEARS 2006-2008 THAT WERE MADE PRIOR TO APRIL 20, 2008. MINE WAS MADE JUNE 2, 2008 AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT OCCURRED WITH IT ON JULY 19, 2019. LUCKILY I WASN'T STRANDED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE OR ON THE HIGHWAY OR INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROADWAY.
Jul 25, 2019
PERIODIC ISSUES WITH NOT WANTING TO START. THE KEY WOULD BE PUT IN AND TURNED, BUT IT WOULD NOT FIRE. THE KEY COULD BE TURNED OFF AND THEN WOULD START ON THE NEXT TRY. THEN, ON SATURDAY MAY 11, 2019 THE CAR WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE THE KEY BEING INSERTED AND TURNED TO THE ON POSITION.
May 25, 2019
THE BLADE ON THE FAN BLADE BROKE OFF,AND STUCK A HOLE IN THE RADIATOR I WAS DRIVING AND I HEARD THIS NOISE,SMOKE STARTED COMING THRU THE VENT IN THE CAR
Oct 11, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND I KEPT DRIVING. WHEN I TURNED THE CORNER I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE VEHICLE HOOD. I PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE CAR JUMPED OUT AND SAW FLAMES COMING IN THE SAME SPOT I SAW THE SMOKE. I CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIREFIGHTERS THOUGHT IT MAY BE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE BECAUSE OF THE SMELL. STILL WAITING ON INSURANCE AND MANUFACTURER TO FINISH INVESTIGATION.
Oct 19, 2017
+ 13 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
14 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY DECELERATED. AFTER AN OXYGEN SENSOR WAS INSTALLED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS OR ACCELERATE ABOVE 35 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE OXYGEN SENSOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TEXAS DODGE (7800 I-40 FRONTAGE RD, AMARILLO, TX 79106, (806) 353-6343) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Jul 13, 2018
THE SHIFTER WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK AFTER STARTING AND WILL NOT RELEASE THE KEY.
Jun 16, 2016
WE JUST PURCHASED A 2008 DODGE CHARGER AND WE WERE DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING EXTREMELY BAD AND IDLE ROUGH AND STARTED LOOSING POWER. WE ALSO HAVE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE AC AND ALSO THE DASH BUCKLE ABOVE THE RADIO. *TR
Jul 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED FREQUENTLY AND OFTEN, IT WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 111,465. *TR
Jun 04, 2013
THE TRANSMISSION AFTER HAVING FLUIDS DONE TWICE KEEPS LOCKING UP INTO 2ND GEAR HAVE TO TURN OFF CAR SHIFT IN PARK RESTART. *TR
Nov 16, 2011
+ 9 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAN BLADES SEPARATED FROM THE SHROUD AND CAUSED THE RADIATOR TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Jun 17, 2016
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.
Jun 16, 2015
THE COOLING SYSTEM FAN BLADES CAME APART AND THE SHROUDS OF THE FAN WENT THRU THE RADIATOR CAUSING IMMEDIATE LEAKAGE OF ALL COOLANT AND DESTROYING THE RADIATOR. *JS
Apr 30, 2012
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. *KB
Jul 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE CLEANING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE COOLING LINE FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT HAVE ANY PROTECTION AND EXHIBITED ABNORMAL WEARING. AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, THE HOSE SPLIT IN HALF, CAUSING COOLANT TO SPEW ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AS A RESULT OF THE HOSE SPLITTING, THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
May 17, 2011
+ 6 more complaints for this component
STEERING
8 complaints
I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK. FIRST THE CAR DIDNT WANT TO START IT TOOK SEVERAL TIMES WITH NOTHING HAPPENING I COULD TURN THE KEY BUT THE CAR WOULD DO NOTHING. I FINALLY GOT THE CAR STARTED AND ON THE WAY TO WORK I MADE A TURN AND IT MADE A LOUD POP IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN THE STEERING TRIED TO LOCK UP. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP IN CORINTH MISSISSIPPI AND HE TOLD ME IT WAS GOING TO COST 1100 TO FIX IT. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW AND THE CAR COMPANY SHOULD HAVE TO FIX THIS. WELL IT IS GETTING BAD NOW SOMTIMES IT WONT START FOR 30 MIN AND THE STEERING STILL DOES THE SAME THING. I AM GETTING AFRAID TO DRIVE IT.
Aug 15, 2015
DODGE HAS A RECALL P57 NHTSA 14V-567 AND NO PARTS. IT HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE DECEMBER 2014. I FIXED MY VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE RECALL IN DECEMBER OF 2013. DODGE WILL NOT REFUND MY MONEY UNTIL THE PARTS COME IN.
Jul 03, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Mar 04, 2015
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.
Dec 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED, PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM BEING STARTED OR BEING SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED WITH AN ENTIRE FLEET OF DODGE CHARGERS THAT WERE BEING UTILIZED BY THE LANIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 180,000.
May 10, 2013
+ 3 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, but was able to coast off the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle temporarily returned to normal functionality but was running abnormally. The contact stated that the failure recurred. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the PCM and the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 208,500.
Aug 09, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY CEASED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. ADDITIONALLY, THE GEAR SHIFTER COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
Mar 31, 2021
2008 DODGE CHARGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR TRANSMISSION/GEAR SWITCH RECALL OR WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE RECALL NOTICES. *SMD
Jul 06, 2016
2008 DODGE CHARGER. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO RECALL. CONSUMER REQUESTS ASSISTANCE. *TA CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD UPDATED 02/23/15. *JB
Feb 12, 2015
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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Nov 21, 2014
SUSPENSION
5 complaints
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.
Oct 18, 2020
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*JS
Aug 26, 2015
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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V295000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Aug 26, 2015
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. *TR
Jul 05, 2013
OUTER TIE ROD ENDS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 76,000 MILES. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC, TIE ROD ENDS SHOULD LAST TO AT LEAST 150,000 MILES. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR DODGE CHARGERS BEFORE 100,000 MILES. *TT
Sep 27, 2011
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
4 complaints
When I turned my ignition key, it would not turn on the car no power
Apr 26, 2025
THE CAR TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. I CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP, THE SPARK PLUGS, GOT SOME NEW RELAYS I DID EVERYTHING AND NOT EVEN A DEALER KNOWS WHY IT'S DOING THAT.
Mar 17, 2018
I WAS ACCELERATING UP AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE FREEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE DIED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. I COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND RESTARTED CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE, BUT IS INTERMITTENT. I HAVE NOTICED NO COMMON SIMILARITIES, IT IS AS IF THE IGNITION SHUTS OFF. *TR
Apr 20, 2015
THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A TURN THE CAR SUDDENLY DIED. AFTER PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE CAME BACK ON. *TR
Aug 23, 2013
STRUCTURE
4 complaints
SINCE 2015 THE CLEAR COATING ON THE DRIVER SIDE FROM THE FRONT TO BACK IS PEELING IT HAS BUBBLES JUST LATELY IT'S NOW ON THE BACK BUMPER IT APPEARS IT'S GOING AROUND THE WHOLE CAR .I CAN'T WASH IT AT CAR WASH I HAVE TO WATCH HOW I SPRAY IT WITH WATER I HAVE SEEN OTHER CARS LIKE MINE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.I HAVE MORE PICTURES THEN I'M SHOWING .
Nov 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (, GRIEGER'S MOTOR 1756 US. HIGHWAY 30 WEST, VALPARAISO, IN 46385) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER DOOR HINGE FRAME FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
Aug 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A HOLE WAS EXPANDING ON THE DRIVER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOLE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE HER FOOT TO BECOME STUCK ABNORMALLY WHILE ENGAGING THE BRAKES OR ACCELERATOR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
May 12, 2011
SUNROOF WAS CLOSED WITH THE SLIDER CLOSED AND THE SUNROOF BLEW UP FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE, NOTHING FALLING FROM THE SKY, TREE'S OR BUILDINGS. PICTURES SHOW IT BLEW FROM THE INSIDE UP AS THE SHATTERED GLASS LEFT INTACT WAS ANGLED UPWARDS. *TR
Jun 22, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
DEALER SAYS WIN MODULE IS BAD. IGNITION GETS STUCK BETWEEN ON AND OFF POSITION RECALL ON OTHER MODELS FOR SAME ISSUE SAME YEAR BUT NOT THIS MODEL MADE IN SAME YEAR.
Jul 02, 2019
ALL THE ELECTRICAL FROM THE CAR WENT OUT INCLUDING LIGHTS, RADIO, ODOMETER LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS WERE NOT WORKING. THEN MADE THE CAR GO AS FAR AS 100 FT. WHEN IT SHUT DOWN COMPLETLY. I GOT OFF THE CAR AND POPPED THE HOOD AND THE FUSE BOX WAS ON FIRE I CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY TOOK FIRE OUT FROM THE HOOD AND THE TRUNK AND DETERIMINED THAT THE THERE WAS A SHORTAGE IN THE BATTERY AND THERE WAS BATTERY ACID ALL IN BACK OF THE TRUNK.
Sep 08, 2015
STARTED 08 CHARGER WITH NO PROBLEM DROVE FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, STOPPED AT GAS STATION TURNED OFF CAR TOOK KEY OUT FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. PUT KEY IN IGNITION AND IT WOULD NOT TURN, COULDN'T SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. TRIED FOR TEN MINUTES BEFORE CALLING A TOW. DRIVER TRIED TO TURN KEY WITH NO LUCK. AFTER TELLING ME HE PROBABLY COULDN'T GET IT ON THE FLATBED WITHOUT POSSIBLY MESSING UP THE TRANS HE WENT IN THE TRUNK DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY FOR A MINUTE. TRIED AGAIN CAR STARTED. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED CALLED CHRYSLER ABOUT KEYFOB RECALL EARLIER THEY SAID IT WASN'T ONE ON MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE
Aug 23, 2015
FOR SEVERAL MONTHS MY VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START INTIALLY, I RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH LATE LAST YEAR 2014. I WAS TOLD AFTER MANY PHONE CALLS TO DEALERSHIPS THERE WOULD BE AN UPDATE AND THE PARTS WERE NOT IN TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THIS ISSUE SOMETIMES FOR 20 MINUTES AT A TIME. THIS PAST WEDNESDAY AS I DROVE HOME FROM WORK ON A VERY HIGH SPEED EXPRESSWAY, MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. IT RESTARTED ON IT'S OWN ONCE AND THEN ALL SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN, LEAVING ME COASTING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL TO A STOP SAFELY. I CALLED MY ROADSIDE SERVICE AND WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP. THE NEXT DAY I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS NOT THE "RECALL" ISSUE THAT CAUSED THIS BUT A SHORT IN A WIRE THAT CAUSED THE ALTERNATOR TO FAIL COMPLETELY . I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR, AND SUBSEQUENTLY MY WARRANTY WOULD COVER THE REPAIR EXCEPT MY 200.00 DEDUCTIBLE. BEING THAT THIS IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION I AUTHORIZED IT. THE REPAIR WAS DONE AND MY VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO ME ON FRIDAY JUL 17, 2015. UPON RETURN THE SERVICE TECH NOTICED THAT MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, AND ADVISED ME TO GO GET MY BATTERY CHECKED AS IT HAD BEEN DRAINED. I DID THIS AND FOUND THE BATTERY TO BE IN "GOOD" CONDITION. SUNDAY JUL 19, 2015 ON A QUICK TRIP TO THE STORE, I WAS GREETED AGAIN WITH A "FAILURE TO START" ISSUE. THIS LEFT MYSELF AND MY CHILD IN A STRANDED STATE UNTIL A FRIEND COULD ARRIVED TO GIVE ME A JUMP. AFTER PAYING TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED AND PROMISED THE RECALL ISSUE WOULD NOT CAUSE ME TO BE STRANDED, I AM VERY FRUSTRATED AND FEARFUL THAT MY VEHICLE IS TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO GET TO AND FROM WORK. I NEED A RESOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM ASAP.
Jul 20, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 76 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SPONTANEOUSLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE SPEED INCREASED TO 100 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BLUEBONNET CHRYSLER DODGE (547 S SEGUIN AVE, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130, (888) 850-2186) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. **TR MANUFACTURE CONTACTED RIGHT AFTER SPEAKING TO YOU THEY SAID SORRY, BUT IF TECHNICIAN CAN'T FIND IT THEY CAN'T FIX IT. UPDATED 11/01/18* JB
Aug 31, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Sep 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 50 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AS HARD AS SHE COULD BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER CRASHING INTO TWO GATES AND A CURB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND LEFT THIGH AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED FROM CHEST PAINS. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND A REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PENDING AN INVESTIGATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 130,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jan 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND BOTH THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,127.
Feb 07, 2012
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, SWERVED VIOLENTLY, AND VEERED INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,345.
Sep 03, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN OVER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING WHILE TRAVELING OVER 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO REPROGRAMMED THE KEYS AND CHECKED THE BATTERY. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BUT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
Mar 24, 2015
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 NHTSA 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.
Nov 17, 2014
IT STARTED OUT AS A BATTERY PROBLEM. I AM ON THE THIRD BATTERY 2 OF THEM WITHIN 90 DAYS. THEN THE IGNITION, YOU COULD TURN THE KEY AND IT WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR 30 TO 40 SECONDS. THEN SOMETIMES NOTHING AT ALL AND I WOULD HAVE TO TURN KEY OFF THEN BACK TO START. SOMETIMES THE CAR WOULD TRY TO START THEN STOP AND TRY AGAIN BEFORE IT WOULD START. NOW WHEN I USE THE TURN SIGNAL AND MAKE A TURN IT TRIES TO LOCK THE STEERING. I HAVE A SECOND CHARGER SAME YEAR THAT IS NOW HAVING THE BATTERY PROBLEM... WHAT'S NEXT ? *TR
Nov 05, 2014
VISIBILITY
4 complaints
THE CAR WINDOWS ON THE INSIDE FOG/FROST UP IN COLD WEATHER. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. YOU ARE DRIVING AND THE WINDOWS JUST KEEP GETTING WORSE. *TR
Jan 29, 2014
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR- SIMILAR DEFECT HAVE BEEN RECALLED WITH DODGE VEHICLES. *TR
Jan 31, 2010
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER PUMP MOTORS ACTIVATED ON THEIR OWN. VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. FOUND UNDER HOOD POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX SMOKING. POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX MELTED AND CAUGHT FIRE. WIRES LEADING TO THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) GREEN CONNECTOR AT LOCATION C WERE COMPLETELY BURNED THROUGH THE INSULATION. TIPM MELTED UNDERNEATH. POLICE VEHICLE. *TR
Sep 08, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 43,100.
Jun 08, 2009
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3 complaints
IGNITION START. *TR
May 26, 2020
TAKATA RECALL MY VEHICLE HAS A FEW RECALLS NOW FOR SOME 2 YEARS. OW I HAVE YET TO GET A CALL BACK OR CONTACT FROM THE DEALER AT ALL! I HAVE 2 CHILDREN THAT I DRIVE AROUND WITH EVERYDAY I WOULD REALLY LIKE THESE RECALLS TAKEN CARED OF ASAP EVERYTIME I CALL THE DEALER THEY GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND ABOUT A WAITING LIST OR PARTS WAITING TO BE RECEIVED. AS I SAID IT HAS BREEN 2 YEARS SINCE MY FIRST RECALL NOTICE AND I HAVE ABOUT 3 DIFFERENT RECALLS NOW WHICH NONE HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARED OF AT ALL.
Nov 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH HOWEVER, THERE WAS A FEW MOMENTS OF A DELAYED RESPONSE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE WAS REPROGRAMMED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. MOST RECENT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,783.
Jan 06, 2016
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
I WENT TO THE GAS STATION TO GET SOME GAS. I WAS ON A CITY STREET IN ANAHIEM, CA. I PUT IN 25.00, BUT IT ONLY TOOK 21.78 WHEN I WENT TO START MY CAR IT WOULD NOT START. I SAT IN MY VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST THIRTY MINUTES TRYING TO START IT. I ENDED UP CONTACTING TRIPLE A FOR A TOW TO MY RESIDENCE.
Apr 23, 2020
PASSENGER SIDE FUEL PUMP FAULTY, LEAKES GAS INTO THE CAR CABIN MAKING IT SMELL LIKE FUEL AFTER FILLING UP THE CAR UNTIL ITS DOWN TO ABOUT 3/4 OF A TANK.
Dec 17, 2018
AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE AT A LOCAL GAS STATION AND UPON COMING TO A STOP LIGHT THE CAR STALLED. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON NOR DID THE CAR GIVE ANY WARNING. THE CAR RESTARTED AFTER SOME CRANKING AND DROVE OKAY FOR A WHILE. LATER THAT DAY THE CAR STALLED AGAIN WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT. AGAIN, NO WARNING WAS HAD AND THE CAR JUST STALLED. THE ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED WITHIN "LXFOURMS" WEBSITE BY MANY MANY MEMBER WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THE ISSUE HAS NEVER GONE AWAY AND THE ONLY AID IS TO NEVER FILL PAST 3/4 OF A TANK WHEN RE-FUELING WHICH IS THE ONLY THING THAT HAS KEPT MY CAR FROM STALLING. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO STEM FROM A BAD ROLLOVER/CHECK VALVE THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE FUEL TANK AND IS NOT SERVICEABLE PER CHRYSLER/DODGE. THE ONLY "FIX" IS A NEW GAS TANK WHICH IS AS I UNDERSTAND THE SAME DESIGN SO IS PRONE TO FAIL AGAIN. *TR
May 15, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
BRAKES HAVE FAILED INTO ABS MODE TWICE WHILE BRAKING ON DRY ROADWAY CONDITIONS FROM SPEEDS OF 30 TO 45 MILES PER HOUR IN A MANNER NOT TYPICALLY EXPERIENCED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE STYLE OF BRAKING PERFORMED INTO THE SWITCH TO ABS MODE WAS SMOOTH STEADY PRESSURE. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR TEN YEARS AND HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE SUCH AS THIS BEFORE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP TO GET INSPECTED AND INSPECTION CAME BACK WITH NO ERROR CODES OR APPARENT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP PERSONNEL.
Apr 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jul 06, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE GAUGES BECAME INOPERABLE AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Jan 07, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
3 complaints
I HAVE A 2008 DODGE CHARGER 5.7 HEMI AND THE VALVE SEAT DROPPED AND CAUSE MY PISTON TO GET CHEWED UP WHICH NOW IT NEEDS A NEW MOTOR AND I DON'T HAVE MONEY FOR IT SO I HAD TOO SELL THE CAR
Dec 01, 2017
ON MY WAY TO THE GAS STATION TO FILL UP MY TANK , WHEN I ARRIVE I PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND AS I'M ABOUT TO STEP OUT THE CAR ROLLS BACK , I'M THINKING MAYBE I PUT IT IN REVERSE BY ACCIDENT BUT NO IT WAS IN PARK BUT IT GOT STUCK IN REVERSE MY CAR HAS ALMOST 80K MILES ON IT 2008 DODGE CHARGER . THIS INCIDENT ALMOST MADE ME HIT THE CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE IT ROLLED BACK LUCKILY FOR EMERGENCY BRAKES IT DIDN'T . HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER KNEW HOW TO PUT IT BACK IN PARK SO HE DID AS I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID NO RECALL FOR MY TRANSMISSION NOT FOR MY CAR , YOU WOULD THINK SINCE THE RECALL IS ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE BECOMING LOOSE OR SOMETHING AND STARTLING THE DRIVER AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH IT WOULD BE COVERED BUT NOPE THESE DEALERSHIPS NEVER WANT TO HELP YOU , JUST CREATEMORE PROBLEMS . WHAT HAPPENS IF I DIDN'T GET OUT THE CAR ,SLOW AND IT ROLLED BACK AND HIT THE CAR UNTIL THIS DAY MY CAR IS STILLWHERE THE TOW TRUCK PARKED IT. *TR
Nov 26, 2014
I WAS DRIVING AND STOP TO GET FEW THINGS FROM STORE, LEFT CAR RUNNING AND NOTICE WIRED NOISE LIKE SOMETHING HIT THE CAR, I WALK OUT AND CHECK FOR VISUAL DAMAGE AND NOTICE ANTIFREEZE LEAK OUT. GOT HOME AND FIND OUT THAT DRIVER SIDE RADIATOR FAN BLADE ARE SEPARATED AND MAKE A HOLES ON RADIATOR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS CAN HAPPEN. *TR
Jul 20, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
I HAVE ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, RESULTING IN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTTING OFF - NO ENGINE POWER, NO BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 6 WEEKS. MY CAR IS ON THE RECALL LIST WITH DODGE SINCE LAST NOVEMBER, BUT THEY HAVE YET TO GET THE PARTS IN TO FIX IT. I AM VERY UPSET THAT THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO GET PARTS IN TO FIX WHAT COULD BE A CATASTROPHIC AND DEADLY PROBLEM IN THE LAST 7 MONTHS. I'M ALSO BEING TOLD MY CAR HAS THE AIRBAG RECALL TO GO ALONG WITH IT. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE PUT SOME PRESSURE ON DODGE TO EITHER GET MY CAR FIXED OR GET ME A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE IN THE MEANTIME? MY LIFE, AND POTENTIALLY MY FAMILY'S LIFE COULD DEPEND ON IT.
Jun 11, 2015
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.
Mar 07, 2013
CRUISE SHUTS OFF CONTINUALLY AT RANDOM TIMES...AS SHORT AS 30 SEC OR AS LONG AS 15 MINUTES. SPEEDOMETER ALSO WILL SHUT OFF AND GO TO 0 MPH THEN KICK BACK ON. *TR
Jul 14, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
BREAKING OF WIRES UPON THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE TRUNK THAT CAUSES THE TRUNK RELEASE (IN-CABIN), THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, AND TRUNK RELEASE (KEY FOB) TO STOP WORKING. *TR
Apr 28, 2015
MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH, CONTROL MODULE
Apr 09, 2014
AFTER RETURNING FROM THE GROCERY STORE, THE TRUNK RELEASE FROM THE KEY, NOR THE INSIDE DASH RELEASE WOULD OPEN THE TRUNK. WE HAVE BEEN USING THE MECHANICAL KEY. DRIVING HOME ONE NIGHT, I NOTICED THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WASN'T WORKING. AFTER TESTING ALL THE FUSES, AND RESEARCHING ONLINE, I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WAS THE WIRING HARNESS THAT FEEDS THE BREAK LIGHT AND HAD BROKEN. WHERE THE WIRE FEEDS FROM UNDER THE BACK WINDOW DECK INTO A RUBBER BOOT, THEN IN TO THE TRUNK LID. THREE OF 6 WIRES ARE BROKEN IN HALF AT THE SAME LOCATION. THIS IS ALL OVER FORUMS ONLINE THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THAT THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE TRUNK CAUSES THESE WIRES TO BREAK SINCE THE RADIUS IS VERY TIGHT WHEN CLOSING THE TRUNK LID. *TR
Apr 10, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
The esp bass light and traction control lights and the brake light keeps lighting up on the dash of my 2008 Dodge Charger RT took it to a mechanic shop and told them what was going on replace the wheel speed sensor in the back and the rear axle the brake light no longer lights up but the ESP and the traction control light still light up on the car sometimes cannot find the issue or what's going on
Oct 14, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND THE ABS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ONLY AFTER THE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,668.
Jun 23, 2015
SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL, WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO DETACH. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. CHAMPION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT (435 E PASS RD, GULFPORT, MS 39507), WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,844.
Mar 18, 2020
I WAS TAKING MY COUSIN HOME FROM WORK. THAT WHEN WE PULLED DOWN HIS DRIVE WAY AND STOP. THAT WHEN HE TRY TO GET OUT OF THE CAR AND THE SEAT BELT WAS STUCK. WE TRY MISSING WITH IT FOR FIVE MINUTES AND IT STILL DIDN'T COME LOSE. SO I HAD TO TAKE THE SEATBELT BOLT OF THE PASSENGER SEAT SO HE CAN GET OUT OF THE CAR. SO THAT WHEN I DRIVE HOME APPROXIMATELY 30MIN AND IT STILL STUCK. *TR
Apr 21, 2015
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNAL AND HORN DO NOT WORK. I HAVE CHANGED THE MULIFUNCTION SWITCH. THEY WORKED AGAIN FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS, NOW THEY ARE OUT AGAIN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. (!) LIGHT AND SUSPENSION LIGHT, ARE ALSO ON. THOSE WERE NEVER ON BEFORE.
Oct 09, 2019
WINDSHIELD WIPER MALFUNCTION. MAY SET WIPERS AT FAST RATE BUT ONLY WIPE INTERMITTENTLY. MAY ALTERNATE BETWEEN 2 RATES AT RANDOM. WIPERS UNRELIABLE, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. WHEN TURNING OFF, WIPERS CONTINUE TO WIPE WHEN OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MORE WIPES. OCCURS WHETHER STATIONARY, IN MOTION, STREET OR HIGHWAY, ETC. HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE 12/14/2016
Feb 09, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
2 complaints
THE ENGINE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF DURING DRIVING. I LOST POWER STEERING AND AUTOMATIC BRAKING. I TRIED TO RESTART BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR WERE NOT DEAD. I HAD IT TOWED TO A SHOP AND THEY SAID THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WAS DEAD. IT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I THEN HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR.
Mar 26, 2018
UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE ON 01/31/2015 THE FIRST INCIDENT WHERE THE VEHICLE JUST CUT OFF WHEN I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT HAPPENED ON 02/13/2015 AND THEN NUMEROUS TIMES AFTER THAT, I WAS ABLE TO CRANK THE CAR BACK UP AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE DEALER AND HE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, THAT THE VEHICLE ISNT RECEIVING POWER TO THE ENGINE. IT HAPPENED AGAIN YESTERDAY ON 09/02/15. I FEAR FOR THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN AND THAT OF MY PATIENTS, MY JOB REQUIRES THAT I TRAVEL FROM CITY TO CITY RECEIVING PATIENT CARE, THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE THAT I HAVE AT THE MOMENT AND CANNOT AFFORD MONTHLY PAYMENTS ON ANOTHER VEHICLE. I ALSO REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP DEALERSHIP TO THE ONE HERE IN ENTERPRISE, AL AND TO THE ONE IN DOTHAN, AL AND THEY BOTH TOLD ME THAT I AM ON A WAITING LIST AND THEY WILL CALL ME AS SOON AS THE PARTS ARE IN. I CAN NO LONGER WAIT ITS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENT NOW.
Sep 03, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE A/C WENT OUT. I CALLED A DEALERSHIP TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE COULD BE AND THEY SAID BRING IT IN IT COULD BE AS SIMPLE AS A FUSE. THEN I GOOGLED THE ISSUE AND SAW WHICH FUSES AND CHANGED THEM BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS AND SINCE THE ISSUE STARTED WHEN THAT LIGHT CAME ON I WANTED TO TRY GETTING THAT FIXED FIRST AND MAYBE THAT WOULD SOLVE THE ISSUE (SINCE THE A/C AND AIRBAGS ARE AROUND THE SAME AREA). I TAKE THE CAR IN. THEY FIX 1 AIR BAG (NO PARTS FOR PASSENGER SIDE) AND THE IGNITION SWITCH. STILL NO AIR/HEAT/DEFROST. I PAY $121 FOR A DIAGNOSIS OF ,START WITH REPLACING THE TIPM (NO GUARANTEE THAT WILL FIX THE ISSUE OR THAT IT'S A PERMANENT FIX) SINCE THE AC IS NOT GETTING POWER AND GROUND.
Feb 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE GAUGES AND METERS DISPLAYED INCORRECT READING LEVELS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS ACTIVATED BUT FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Sep 11, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
MY CAR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON ALONG WITH MY TRACTION LIGHT. IT STARTED DOING IT ONCE EVERY OTHER MONTH. THEN EVERY MONTH. AND NOW 2-5 TIMES A WEEK. IT HAPPENS EACH TIME I AM DRIVING, IT STARTS TO IDLE HARD. AND IF I DON'T PULL OVER THE CAR DIES. I SHUT MY CAR OFF. GIVE IT ABOUT 5 SECONDS. THEN RESTART IT AND GO ON. IT MAY TAKE 2-3 DAYS BUT THEN IT DOES IT AGAIN.
Jan 28, 2017
FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, AND MORE SO NOW IN THE COLDER WEATHER, THE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL COMES ON EITHER AT START UP OR BETWEEN 10-35 MPH. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, POWER IMMEDIATELY GOES TO NOTHING CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE. THE ABS LIGHTS, INCLUDING THE BAS LIGHT, ARE ALSO NOW ON. *TR
Jan 20, 2015
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
TAKATA RECALL: DEALERSHIP HAS NOT REPLACED THE AIRBAG OR FOBIK RECALL PARTS. 1ST INITIAL CONTACT MADE WITH DEALER IN DECEMBER 6, 2014 REGARDING FOBIK REPLACEMENT. AIRBAG RECALL CONTACT MADE APPROXIMATELY SEPTEMBER 2015. DEALER SAID THEY WERE ORDERING PARTS AND WOULD CONTACT ME. THEY GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND EVERY TIME I CALL THEM.
Jan 27, 2016
I CURRENTLY HAVE 2 OPEN RECALLS FOR AIR BAG AND IGNITION, MY PROBLEM IS THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. ONE OF THESE RECALLS IS QUITE OLD IN MY OPINION. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO SPEED UP THE MANUFACTURERS REPAIRING THESE PROBLEMS?
Jul 02, 2015
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND GEAR SHIFTER LOCKED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING RANDOMLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MA 10/26/2015 *CN
Sep 08, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND SEEMED TO WOBBLE WHILE TURNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FISH-TAILED AND BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS BUT THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES BUT TO NO AVAIL. ON THE FINAL ATTEMPT, THE TECHNICIANS DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE POWER TRAIN TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Jul 07, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
ON JULY 8 .2015 AT 2PM WHILE DRIVING MY 08 CHARGER I STARTED TO SEE SMOKE, COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, ALSO NOTICED THE TEMPGAGE , IN THE RED , PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF ENGINE, I LET IT COOL DOWN, FOR SEVERAL HOURS , W NOT START , HAD TO HAVE MY CHARGER TOWED TO SHOP! CONTACTED DODGE!
Aug 11, 2015
COOLING FAN HIT FAN SHROUD BREAKING OFF A PIECE THAT HIT THE RADIATOR. . THIS CAUSED LOSS OF RADIATOR COOLANT. FANS AND RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH COOLANT. ACCORDING TO DODGE FORUM THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN RECALLED ON SOME SAME VEHICLES (2008 CHARGERS) BUT MINE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED OR NOTIFIED THAT THIS COULD OCCUR. FORTUNATELY THE CAR WAS AT IDLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. NO INJURY OCCURRED. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT OR PART FAILURE AND OWNERS SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR TOWING AND REPAIR. *TR
Jul 16, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
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. *TR
Aug 13, 2012
THERE IS A DELAY IN THE CAR STARTING WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY FOBS TO START IT TAKES 3 OR 4 SECONDS TO START UP. *TR
Sep 01, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
MY 2008 DODGE CHARGER HAS HAD MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES. TWO MONTHS AGO THE PASSENGER WINDOW WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN THEN IT WORKED AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER, APPROX 2 WEEKS AGO I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. IT RESTARTED WITHOUT PROBLEMS. TODAY, THE STEREO SYSTEM WONT COME ON AND MY WARRANTY WENT OUT 9 DAYS AGO. *KB
Jul 19, 2011
WE HAD PURCHASED A 2008 DODGE CHARGER WITH 2 MILES. APPROXIMATELY 3-4 MONTHS AFTER WE HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT HAD ENGINE OIL ON CRANKSHAFT SEAL, SPEEDOMETER WAS ERRATIC IT WOULD GO FROM 60-0 FROM CRUISING, IT HAD A JOLT PULLING FEELING. FROM THAT POINT ON THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT COOLING PROPERLY, & HAD A FOUL SMELL, CRUISE CONTROL WOULD CANCEL BY ITSELF. THEN ON 06/23/2008 IT HAD ENGINE OIL LEAK. SO WE DECIDED TO DO SOMETHING THAT WOULD JUST COMPLETELY RUIN OUR CREDIT, WE VOLUNTARILY TURNED IN THE CAR. AS OF TODAY 02/26/2009 WE HAVE A BALANCE AS PER CHRYSLER OF 7,500 DOLLARS BECAUSE THEY WERE ONLY ABLE TO SELL IT FOR 17,000. I HAVE INVOICES, TO PROOF WHAT OUR ISSUES WERE, SOME WERE REPLACED, SOME TSB WAS AND WASN'T FOUND. WE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR ONLY 7-8 MONTHS. AND FOR THIS TO BE SUCH AN ISSUE WITH A BRAND NEW VEHICLE TO ME WAS JUST RIDICULOUS. SINCE THAT WAS THE MAIN REASON I HAD PURCHASED A BRAND NEW CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE. *TR
Feb 26, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2 complaints
I BOUGHT A 2008 DODGE CHARGER IN MARCH OF '08. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING, ONE WEEK AFTER BUYING THE CAR. THE FRONT END OF THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO SHAKE AND VIBRATE. I RETURNED TO THE DEALER TO INFORM THEM OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR A FEW DAYS. I RETURNED TO PICK THE CAR UP AFTER THEY CALLED ME TO TELL ME THEY HAD FIXED IT. I ASKED THEM WHAT WORK THEY DID AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY "CLEANED" THE PADS. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THE BRAKES WERE STILL SQUEAKING AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR OFF THE LOT. THE CAR ALSO CONTINUED TO SHAKE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. I RETURNED SHORTLY AFTER TO HAVE THEM TRY AND FIX IT AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES FOR 2008 CHARGERS "SUCK" AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO BUY AFTERMARKET ROTORS AND PADS. I BOUGHT THE PARTS AND RETURNED TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSTALL THEM. ONE WEEK LATER, THEY WERE SQUEAKING AGAIN. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2008 CHARGERS AS I'VE FOUND BY READING NUMEROUS FORUMS ON THE INTERNET. *TR
Jan 07, 2011
2008 DODGE CHARGER R/T - BRAKES SQUEAKING 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND HAVE NOT STOPPED SQUEAKING. SQUEAKS ALL TIMES OF THE DAY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, WITH NO RESULTS. *TR
Jan 23, 2010
SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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.
May 06, 2025
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
The gas gage on the dash is not reading properly my car said I had 1/8 of a tank and then driving down the interstate my car dies in the middle of the road lights went out power steering
Sep 06, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
My air bag light is on and im having problems with high idle after replacing map sensors, and replacing the Throttle Body, and replacing the fuel pump my car is running horrible
Mar 03, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY STEREO, AND FRONT CHARGER PORT SHUTS OFF AND ON. MY ENGINE MAKES A TICKING NOISE AND SADLY A MECHANIC CAN'T FIND THE ISSUE, THE AC IS BLOWING COLD ON DRIVER SIDE AND HOT ON PASSENGER AND BACK SEAT. I BELIEVE MY FRONT TO WHEEL HUBS HAVE TOO MUCH PLAY AND MAKE NOISES I HIT BUMPS. AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER STARTED STICKING
Aug 15, 2020
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
I REPLACED THE LIFTERS ON THE ENGINE AND IT'S GOT A KNOCKING NOISE DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS BUT NOW A RED LIGHTENING BOLT COMES ACROSS THE DASH AND I HAVE SCAN IT FOR CODES BUT NOTHING COMES UP. *TR
May 13, 2020
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
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. *TR
Apr 06, 2020
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
IT WAS A REGULAR DAY I TURN MY CAR OFF WHEN INSIDE MY CAME OUT 15MINS LATER THE CAR WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH COMES ON BUT RADIO WON'T AND THE WINDOWS ALSO WON'T GO DOWN
Feb 23, 2020
SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2008 DODGE CHARGER V8 HEMI GOLD FROM THRIFTY MOTORS INC. AND I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION ACCORDING TO THE CONTRACT THAT THE CAR HAD 113,440 MILES ON IT. I LOOK AT THE INSPECTION STICKER AND IT SHOWS 114,000 ON 11/1/2018. I LOOK AT THE 2008 DODGE CHARGER GOLD VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT ON INSTAVIN AND I FOUND THAT ON 11/26/2018 THE CAR WAS SOLD AT AN AUCTION WITH 113,437 MILES ON IT.
Oct 15, 2019
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
CAR WAS PURCHASED 06/28/2019; ODO 109,640. CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH A GWC WARRANTY SERVICE CONTRACT (90 DAY, 4,500 MILES) AND AT ASKING PRICE FROM A DEALERSHIP. (STATE LICENSE #[XXX]) CAR WAS PURCHASED AS ADVERTISED THAT IT WAS IT WAS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. ON THE FREEWAY THE CAR STARTED SHOWING SIGNS OF SOMETHING WRONG WITH WHEELS AND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL RATTLED AGGRESSIVELY. THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN ON 07/01/19 (ODO 110,120) TO BIG JOHNS IN SANTA CLARITA; IT WOULD COST $1,624.68 TO REPLACE BECAUSE THE WHEELS WERE FOUND TO BE BENT AND TO BIG FOR THE CAR. THIS REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT BUT WAS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD. ON 07/11/19 THE CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO RICKS AUTOMOTIVE IN GRANADA HILLS (ODO 111,493). RICKS WAS A RECOMMENDED REPAIR SHOP FROM THE SERVICE CONTRACT PURCHASED. THERE WERE 11 THINGS REPORTED ON THE REPAIR ORDER 8 OF WHICH WERE SAFETY AND ENGINE CONCERNS. (1.) THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT DIDN'T WORK (2.) THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BREAK WAS NOT HOLDING. (3.) THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DOES NOT STAY ON. (4.) THE SPEEDOMETER SOMETIMES OPERATES ERRATICALLY. (5.) THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE REVERSING. (6.) THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD AND BANGS HARD. (7.) THERE WAS BLUEISH/WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. (8.) CYLINDER HEAD GASKET MAY BE BLOWN. IT WAS FOUND THE THE HEAD GASKET HAD BENT VALVES AND TIMING CHAIN NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THESE WERE THE ONLY THINGS THAT WERE FIXED. $5,031.35 WAS OWED. WE PAID $1,359.03. GWC PAID REMAINDER. THE CAR WAS PICKED UP ON 08/13/2019 AT 4:30PM (ODOMETER 111,510). AT 7:30PM SAME DAY THE ENGINE WAS REPORTED SIZED (ODO 111,539) AND WAS TOWED BACK TO RICKS AUTOMOTIVE. THE DEALERSHIP FALSELY ADVERTISED THE CAR AS IT WAS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER WHEN IT WASN'T. IN A MATTER OF 1,852 MILES AND 13 DAYS THE CAR SHOWED A TOTAL OF 10 SIGNS OF SAFETY HAZARD TO NOT JUST ME BUT THE THOUSANDS OF OTHER DRIVERS I CAME ACROSS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Oct 06, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
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, NHTSA, 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.
Jul 16, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
STARTED SHAKING WHILE DRIVING FROM LONGVIEW TO KILGORE TEXAS AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHEN STOPPED ON A STOP LIGHT ENTERING HENDERSON TEXAS. HAD TO TURN OFF VEHICLE AND RESTART BUT CONTINED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAD TO RETURN HOME BECAUSE IT FELT UNSAFE.
Jun 07, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I CAN PUT THE KEY IN THE STARTER I'M TURNING IT OVER NOVI TRUCK IS RUNNING TO MY GAS PUMP OR MY SPEEDOMETER OR MY RADIO
Jan 14, 2019
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I DRIVE TO WORK EVERY DAY AND I CAN FEEL MY CAR SHACKING WHILE I HAVE THE CAR ON DRIVE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED MY VEHICLE SLIDING OF THE ROAD WITH OUT CONTROL. ALSO MY BREAKS HAS LOST CONTROL ON ME WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. THESE ISSUES IM EXPERIENCING ARE VERY DANGEROUS AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE AT ALL DRIVING MY VEHICLE EVEN IF IM DRIVING SLOW. THE LAST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED 9/12/18, BUT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THESE ISSUES ARE NOT REPORTED AS A SAFETY ISSUE AND CONSIDERED AS A RECALL.
Sep 13, 2018
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE CAR DOES WITH NO WARNING. YOU LOOSE POWER STEERING, BRAKES, AND ACCELERATION ABILITIES. IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE ON A SMALL STREET GOING ABOUT 35 AND ANOTHER ON FREEWAY GOING 70. I WAS ABLE TO GET IN SAFETY LANES AND START CAR BACK. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN SINCE IT DID ON FREEWAY. NO CODES APPEAR WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED.
Aug 26, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OVER A BRIDGE IN CITY LIMITS AT 9:30PM AND OUR CAR SHUTDOWN ON HER SHE FELT A LITTLE PULL AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND WE HAD TO GET IT TOWED. WHEN I TRY TO TURN THE CAR ON THE CAR SPUTTERS AND TURNS AS IF IT IS GOING TO START BUT NEVER DOES. IT PUT MY WHOLE FAMILY'S LIFE IN DANGER THE ROAD WHERE THIS HAPPEND IS NOT WELL LIT AND TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY . I TRIED TO PUT A VIDEO BUT IT WON'T LET ME DIE TO NO PROPER FORMAT FOR FILE WHICH IS NO GOOD SINCE MY CAR WON'T START AND I HAVE NO REAL WAY OF SHOWING YOU HOW MY CAR IS REACTING OR ACTING WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT ON
Jul 23, 2018
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ABS ESP LIGHT ON
Apr 19, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THE CAR SHUT OFF LOST POWER STEERING CAR WAS IN DRIVE AND IGNITION WAS STILL ON. TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND TOOK SEVERAL TRIES TO RESTART CAR RESTARTED BUT WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 10 MPH AND CUT OFF 4 TIMES THEREAFTER. DROVE A WEEK LATER AND SAME PROBLEM RIGHT BEFORE I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY. CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE IN DRIVE. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS OR ANY OTHER INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THIS IS MY PRIMARY VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT MY FAMILY
Mar 18, 2018
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
STEERING PROBLEMS RAPPING SOUND IN STEERING WHEEL AND ELECTRICAL FAILURE SINCE 2009 - 2018. TK HOLDINGS CLAIM SUBMITTED TO DELAWARE UNITED BANKRUPTCY COURT AND ATTORNEYS AT TK HOLDINGS IN NEW YORK JAN- FEB. 2018. CLAIMS WITH NHTSA 2015-2018. *TR *JS *JS *JS *JS *JS *JS
Feb 28, 2018
SEATS,ENGINE
1 complaint
ENGINE/UNKNOWN THE CAR HAS A LOUD MUFFLE SOUND WHEN DRIVING JURKING WHEN BRAKING AND OR COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP ALSO DRAGGING BEFORE SPEED. DRIVER SEAT IS CRACKED AND WON'T GO UP AS MUCH BOTH IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.
May 19, 2017
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING TO 20 MPH ALONG WITH AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE THROUGH THE FRONT VENTS. THE OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INSPECTOR SENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000. UPDATED 03/07/17*LJ *CN *JS
Feb 01, 2017
STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A CAR FROM JOHNNY AUTO SALES OFF FLORIN RD. I WAS TOLD THE CAR HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, CLEAN CAR FAX. THE ONLY MAJOR THING WAS THE ENGINE HAD BEEN REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LT AND THE TIRE INDICATOR LT WERE ON AND JOHNNY SAID HE WOULD MAKE SURE TO FIX THE ISSUE W/LIGHTS. I KEPT GETTING FLAT TIRES. I TOLD JOHNNY MY TIRES ARE BALD AND KEEP GOING FLAT. HE TOLD ME TO GO TO HIS TIRE GUY AND HE WOULD PAY FOR USED TIRES TO BE PUT ON. I DID JUST THAT. THEY REPLACED MY TIRES AND JOHNNY SIGNED FOR THEM. I CONTINUED GETTING FLAR TIRE SO I WENT BACK TO THE TIRE SHOP AND HAD MY TIRES CHECKED. THEY SAID NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. SO THEY CHECKED MY RIMS. CRACKED. MY RIM ON THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE WAS CRACKED. I CALLED JOHNNY AND HE SAYS WELL HOW DOES HE KNOW I DIDN'T DRIVE THE CAR HARD. SO I FIGURED I WAS NOT GOING TO GET ANYWHERE WITH HIM I WENT AND BOUGHT MY OWN TIRES AND RIMS SO I KNOW THERE WOULD BE NO PROBLEMS AND HAVE A WARRANTY. NOW I NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT AND TO GET THEVERYTHING TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT OFF. SO I TOOK THE CAR TO PEP BOYS, FIRESTONE AND LES SCHWAB. ALL 3 PLACES REFUSED TO GIVE ME AN ALIGNMENT. REASON BEING... BENT SUBFRAME. I GOT A PRINTOUT OF HOW MY TIRES SHOULD BE AND WHAT THEY WERE AND THE RESULT IS... NOT SAFE. CLEARLY MY CAR HAS HAD SOME TYPE OF DAMAGE DUE TO AN ACCIDENT TO CAUSE A BENT SUBFRAME. THEN THE GUYS POINT OUT ALL THE BONDO ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. ALL THE WAY TO THE GLUE IN THE TRUNK. LIKE SOMEONE CUT THE TRUNK AND GLUED IT BACK ON. STILL NO HELP FROM JOHNNY. THE INTERIOR CARPET DOESN'T EVEN BELONG TO AN 08 CHARGER. IT CAME FROM A NEWER MODEL CHARGER. HE PIECED THIS CAR TOGETHER TO SATISFY HIS GREED WHILE PUTTING PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF IN DANGER. I HAVE CHILDREN THAT RIDE WITH ME. MY QUESTION TO JOHNNY IS... WOULD YOU BE OK WITH THIS SITUATION IF IT WAS YOU? AND UR CHILDREN RIDE IN THIS CAR? EXACTLY MY POINT...
Nov 01, 2016
STEERING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED A RECALL REGARD THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH INCLUDES A LIST OF THEIR VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2008 DODGE CHARGER, WHICH I DRIVE. THE RECALL STATES: CHRYSLER SAYS IGNITIONS KEYS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT FULLY RETURN TO THE "ON" POSITION AFTER THEY ARE TURNED TO START THE ENGINE. INSTEAD, THE KEY ENDS UP BETWEEN THE "ON" AND "START" POSITION. IN THAT CASE, THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WON'T WORK. THE GREATER DANGER, WHICH CHRYSLER CALLS "LESS PROBABLE," IS THAT THE KEY MOVES TO THE "ACCESSORY" OR "OFF" POSITION. IF THAT HAPPENS, THE CAR'S ENGINE WILL TURN OFF, IT WILL LOSE POWER STEERING AND THE AIR BAGS WON'T DEPLOY. I AM EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHICH PROMPTED ME TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL. I REACHED OUT TO CHRYSLER AND QUESTIONED WHY I RECEIVED RECALL A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIRBAGS BUT NOT FOR THE IGNITION. I WAS ADVISED THAT MY VIN IS NOT ON THE LIST FOR THE IGNITION CONCERNS. THE CHRYSLER AGENT ADVISED ME THAT MY VIN # WAS NOT ON THE LIST FOR THE IGNITION PROBLEM. I ADVISED THE AGENT THAT I AM EXPERIENCING THE ISSUES OUTLINED IN THE RECALL. SHE ADVISED THAT IT WAS NOTHING CHRYSLER CAN DO UNTIL MY VIN NUMBER IS ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST. I ASKED IF THERE WAS AN ESCALATION PROCESS, SINCE DRIVING WITH A FAULTY IGNITION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. SHE ADVISED ME THAT THERE WAS NOT A PROCESS TO ESCALATE MY CONCERNS EVEN THOUGH I PROVIDED HER WITH MY VIN NUMBER AND SHE COULD CLEARLY SEE THAT IT WAS FOR A 2008 DODGE CHARGER SEDAN. PLEASE ASSIST IN THE RESOLUTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH CONCERN.
Sep 15, 2016
SEATS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT HEAT COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A DIME SIZED HOLE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND SPARKS APPEARED FROM THE HEATING MECHANISM IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DRIVER SHUT OFF THE SEAT HEATER AND DROVE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,500. UPDATED 07/27/16*LJ
May 19, 2016
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
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.
Apr 12, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING AND THE HEADLAMPS FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR IT TO RETURN TO NORMAL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jan 05, 2016
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
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.
Nov 14, 2015
STEERING,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Oct 07, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE IS STOPPING FOR UNKNOWN REASONS WHILE DRIVING. PHONE DODGE CHRYSLER IN CERRITOS REGARDING THE RECALL THAT IS AFFECTING MY VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE OR R25 AS REQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT THE CURRENT TIME. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AS THE VEHICLE IS CUTTING OFF FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. I WAS TOLD BY DIANE THAT ALL I COULD DO IS GET ON THE WAITING LIST THAT EXTENDS OVER TWO MONTHS AND I WOULD BE CONTACTED WHEN THE PART IS AVAILABLE.
Sep 26, 2015
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
IN NOVEMBER OF 2014 I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR P57 WHICH IS THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE STATING THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND I WOULD BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS THEY BECAME AVAILABLE. I RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE IN FEBRUARY OF 2015 AT WHICH TIME I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE CURRENTLY NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. SOMETIME DURING THE MIDDLE OF MARCH I WAS TURNING RIGHT ONTO A 5 LINE HIGHWAY WHEN I LOST ALL POWER TO MY VEHICLE. AS I TRIED TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND OUT OF TRAFFIC THE POWER RESTORED ON IT'S OWN. THIS SAME POWER LOST HAS OCCURRED ONCE MORE SINCE MARCH. I HAVE CONTINUED TO CHECK WITH MY LOCAL DEALER BUT NO PARTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. FOR THE PAST 3 WEEKS I HAVE HAD SIGNIFICANT TROUBLE GETTING THE VEHICLE TO START. WHEN I PLACE THE KEY IN THE START POSITION IT WILL DO NOTHING EXCEPT TURN ON THE WARNING LIGHTS. AFTER ATTEMPTING THIS SEVERAL TIMES IT WILL EVENTUALLY START BUT THEN WILL SOMETIMES JUST SHUT BACK OFF. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT BEING ON A BUSY INTERSTATE AND LOSING POWER WHICH TAKES ALL OF THE VEHICLE CONTROL. ON AUGUST 26, 2015, I ONCE AGAIN CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER AND WAS ONCE AGAIN TOLD ME THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. I WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER OF1-800-992-1997 TO CONTACT. AFTER SPENDING 51 MINUTES ON THE PHONE WITH A GENTLEMAN NAMED ALEX I WAS BASICALLY TOLD THAT UNLESS THE CAR WAS BROKEN DOWN OR I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO, BUT IF I DID BECOME INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION I COULD CONTACT THEM BACK AND THEY WOULD TRY AND ASSIST ME BETTER. I SUPPOSE THAT IF I GET KILLED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT CAUSED BY THE ISSUE THAT ISN'T BEING FIXED, THEN THAT IS ONE LESS CAR THEY HAVE TO REPAIR.
Aug 27, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ESP AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, WHEN THE SPEED REACHED ABOVE 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SWITCHED GEARS INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA 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 NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jul 24, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
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.*JB
Jul 06, 2015
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
THERE HAS BEEN NO REMEDY TO RECALLS NUMBERED "P57" SINCE 11/2014 AND THIS A MAJOR CONCERN TO THE SAFE OPERATIONS OF THE VEHICLE.
Jun 12, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 DODGE CHARGER ABOUT 45 MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY THE POWER WENT OUT ON MY VEHICLE CAUSING ME TO STOP IN TRAFFIC. WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART MY CAR, IT WOULDN'T START. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TRY TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FINALLY STARTED.. A FEW MILES INTO MY JOURNEY, THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN.. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT IS RECALLED ON MY VEHICLE. I DRIVE EVERYDAY WITH SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. THE DODGE DEALER SAID THE PART IS UNAVAILABLE. I NEED MY CAR TO GO TO WORK EVERYDAY AND THIS IS VERY DISTURBING. *TR
Apr 25, 2015
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
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.
Feb 26, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OTHER OCCASION. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK AND THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED 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 ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Feb 25, 2015
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
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 NHTSA 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 *JS
Feb 06, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE UNLESS THE FUSE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE FOG LIGHT OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Feb 05, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,TIRES,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 NHTSA 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*JS
Jan 28, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON THE PARKWAY APPROX. 60MPH, THE BREAKS FELT LIKE THEY WERE SLOWING DOWN THE CAR WITHOUT BEING PRESSED. THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ALSO GOING OFF AND ON. ON THE SECOND ROAD, I WAS GOING 40MPH WHEN THE FUEL LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON, BUT MY GAS TANK WAS HALF FULL. THE NEEDLE ON THE CAR TANK WENT TO EMPTY THEN THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I MANAGED TO STEER IT TO THE SIDE, AND IT RESTARTED AGAIN. *TR
Dec 17, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Nov 03, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
1. THERE IS A LIGHTBOLT LIGHT THAT LIGHTS UP AND FLASHES ON MY DASHBOARD THE INSTANT WHEN I TURN ON MY VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE DAY. I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE ENGINE TO HEAT UP A LITTLE BEFORE I TURN IT OFF AND RESTART IT AGAIN. 2. AS I DRIVE AND GO ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT ANYTIME THAT MY RPM REACHES 3, THE LIGHTBOLT LIGHT FLASHES AGAIN AND I LOOSE POWER IN THE ENGINE. THE CAR SLOWS DOWN ON ITS OWN DOWN TO AT LEAST 45 MPH, IF I GO OVER A BUMP DURING THIS CYCLE, THE VTC LIGHT ON DASHBOARD LIGHTS UP AND THE CAR FEELS UNSTABLE AS I PRESS ON THE BRAKES. I PULL OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND RESTART THE CAR AND THE LIGHT SHUTS OFF. EVENTUALLY, IF THE LIGHTBOLT CONTINUES TO FLASH AND I AM STILL DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTS TO CHOKE AND EVENTUALLY SHUTS OFF. *TR
Apr 24, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT SIMILAR TO RECENT GM IGNITION RECALL. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT-OFF AT VARYING SPEEDS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 65MPH PLUS. COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN DEACTIVATES ALL ONBOARD SYSTEMS, INCLUDING POWER-STEERING, BREAKING, AND AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN OCCURS RANDOMLY. RE-OCCURRENCE HAS BEEN AS FREQUENTLY AS HOURS BETWEEN SIMILAR OCCURRENCE TO AS LONG AS 5,000 MILES BETWEEN OCCURRENCES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS TO DEALER WITHOUT DEALER ABLE TO RECREATE DEFECT. VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PARTS WERE REPLACED WITHOUT SUCCESSFULLY CURING THE DEFECT. TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS RECOMMENDED WIRELESS IGNITION (WIN) MODULE REPLACEMENT BUT CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO SEND THE PART. CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE STATES THAT WIN MODULE IS ONLY REPLACED WHEN VEHICLE FAILS TO START AT ALL TIMES. VEHICLE OWNER REQUESTED REPLACEMENT PART AS RECOMMENDED BY CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS BUT CHRYSLER WILL NOT RELEASE PART TO VIN ASSOCIATED VEHICLE. THEREFORE, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 78,000. IDENTICAL OCCURRENCES HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO NHTSA UNDER ID NUMBERS: 10294768, 10369140, 10370988, 10386410, 10390065, 10396098, 10508333, 10520262, AND 10525632. VEHICLE DEFECT HAS SERIOUS POTENTIAL FOR DEATH AND SERIOUS INJURY DUE TO PRODUCT FAILURE (AIRBAGS FAILING TO DEPLOY). *TR
Feb 26, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I TURNED ON THE CAR AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON. IT DID NOT TURN OFF AND CONTINUED TO BE ON UNTIL I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND TURNED IT BACK ON. AND AS SOON AS YOU TURN IT BACK ON THE RPM'S ON THE CAR TOUCH 3000. THE COMPANY CLAIMS THAT THERE IS NO WAY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, I HAVE LOOKED ON FORUMS AND FOUND NO SOLUTION. THIS IS A MAJOR DEFECT WITHIN THE PRODUCT. *TR
Dec 10, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE STALLS AFTER FILLING WITH GAS IF FILLED ALL THE WAY. *TR
Aug 02, 2013
WHEELS
1 complaint
GOT A FLAT TIRE, AFTER ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE WHEEL TO CHANGE THE TIRE REALIZED THE TIRE WRENCH DID NOT FIT THE LUG NUTS. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED OFF THE TURNPIKE. WHEN MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT HE ADVISED THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE DODGE, THE LUG NUTS SWELL. HAD TO REPLACE ALL 20 LUG NUTS. WHEN I CONTACTED DODGE THEY ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. AFTER LOOKING ON LINE REALIZE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. WONDERING WHY NO RECALL?? *TR
Jul 01, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
IGNITION MODULATOR SWITCH SHUT THE CAR COMPLETLY DOWN AS THE WAS COMING TO A STOP THIS PART ATTACHES INTO THE COMPUTER AND CAN GO AT ANYTIME EVEN WHEN DRIVING. CHRYSLER HAS A MAJOR BACK ORDER ON THIS PART AND HAS NO IDEA WHEN THEY CAN GET THE PART TO THE DEALERSHIPS TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. THERE ARE OVER 1000 VEHICLES CURRENTLY WITH ISSUE ACROSS THE USA. I HAVE CHECKED WITH DEALERSHIPS FROM NJ AS FAR AS MO AFTER THEY CHECK THE DATABASE IN THE PARTS DEPARTMENT I GET THE SAME ANSWER NO PART IN STOCK. *TR
Jun 17, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
AFTER REFUELING MY CAR AT THE GAS STATION MY CAR HAS STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2011 SO NOW WHENEVER I GET GAS I DO NOT FILL UP COMPLETELY TO AVOID THE STALLING PROBLEM. *TR
May 20, 2013
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
1 SOLUTION 2008 DODGE CHARGER THE ESP/BAS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I MAKE A LEFT TURN AND STAYS ON FOR A WHILE AND THE RESETS. THIS IS A RE-OCCURRING ISSUE. WAS TOLD BY DODGE THAT STEERING COLUMN MAY HAVE TO BE REPAIRED. (WAS THIS A RECALL FOR DODGE?). THE CAR SEEMS TO BE DIFFICULT TO STEER DUE TO THE CAR BEING VERY "LOOSE" AND FEELS AS IF THE CAR IS NOT ALIGNED BUT RECENTLY HAD NEW ALIGNMENT DONE. ALSO, LEFT REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK WILL NOT WORK. THE WINDOW WORKS FINE BUT THE DOOR LOCK HAS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH ROTORS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH ONLY 17 MILES ON IT. ROTORS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS EVEN TOLD THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED IN FACTOR INSTALLATION. *TR
May 15, 2013
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAVING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. *TR
May 10, 2013
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
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. *TR
May 08, 2013
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I DRIVING AND MERGED ONTO ROUTE 3 GOING SOUTH; I TURNED MY RIGHT BLINKER ON SINCE THE RAMP WAS ON THE RIGHT, IT SHUT OFF WHEN I GOT ON THE EXPRESSWAY. AUTOMATICALLY THE LEFT BLINKER CAME ON, EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT TURN IT ON. WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY GOING 60MPH WITH THREE KIDS IN THE CAR I HAD TO TRY TO TURN OFF THE BLINKER, WHICH WOULD NOT TURN OFF. IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION SINCE THERE WAS A LOT OF TRAFFIC; SO I WAS TRYING TO WATCH THE TRAFFIC (WHICH MAY THINK I WAS MERGING LEFT) AND FIX THE ISSUE AT THE SAME TIME. REPEATEDLY THE RIGHT BLINKER CAME ON, THEN THE LEFT AGAIN. THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TRIED TO FIX IT, AFTER SEVERAL TRIES THE BLINKER SHUT OFF. I GOT OFF THE EXPRESSWAY AND EVERY TURN I MADE THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I CALL AND EMAILED CHRYSLER DODGE. I WAS TOLD A SUPERVISOR WOULD RETURN MY CALL WITHIN 24 HOURS. THEY DID NOT. I REPEATEDLY EMAILED AND CALLED. IN THE INTERIM I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND BY SPEAKING TO MECHANICS AND SERVICE PEOPLE AT DODGE DEALERSHIPS. ACCORDING TO ALL OF THESE SOURCES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE CHARGERS. TODAY, JULY 26TH, I FINALLY TALKED TO A SUPERVISOR AFTER CALLING DODGE ANOTHER TWO TIMES. HE ([XXX]) SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE PART (WHICH I FOUND OUT WAS A CLOCK SPRING FAILURE) AND THAT THEY WOULD DO NOTHING TO HELP. I ASKED IF HE WOULD ALLOW ME TO TALK TO HIS SUPERIOR AND HE SAID HE DIDN'T HAVE ONE. HE THEN SAID HE DID BUT THEY WOULD TELL ME THE SAME THING. I ASKED IF THEY WERE GOING TO AT LEAST WARN OTHER OWNERS OF THIS ISSUE AND HE SAID NO, THAT THE CASE WAS CLOSED. I TOLD HIM ABOUT THE INFORMATION I HAD GAINED BY TALKING TO MECHANICS, SERVICE PEOPLE (INCLUDING THE ONE WHO FIXED MY CAR) AND ONLINE RESEARCH. I TOLD HIM I WOULD FAX IT TO HIM. EVEN WITH ALL OF THIS INFORMATION HE TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 26, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
EVERYTIME I CHECK MY OIL THERE IS NEVER ANY OIL IN THERE. I AM CONSTANTLY HAVING TO PUT OIL IN MY CAR. THE OTHER NIGHT I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR JUST STARTED SHAKING. THE AIR AND HEAT STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID I NEEDED A TUNE UP AND THAT MY #2 SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN. I THEN HAD THE TUNE UP AND #2 SPARK PLUG CHANGED AND MY CAR STILL IS NOT RUNNING RIGHT. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC WHO BASICALLY LAUGHED AT ME AND TOLD ME THE 2.7 ENGINE WERE HORRIBLE. HE TOLD ME I HAD OIL SLUDGE AND THAT I MIGHT AS WELL NOT EVEN BOTHER GETTING MY CAR FIXED. I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD THIS CAR A YEAR YET. DODGE NEEDS TO REPLACE ALL 2.7 ENGINES. *TR
Oct 21, 2011
TIRES
1 complaint
VALVE STEM DAMAGED WHILE CHECKING AND FILLING TIRES. *KB
Oct 10, 2011
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2008 DODGE CHARGER, WHICH HAS HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS TO OCCUR SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN AUG., 2008. 2 OF THE PROBLEMS COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY IF I HAD WRECKED WHEN THE STERRING WHEEL LOCKED OR JUST THE OTHER DAY THE FAN BLADE MOTORS LOCKED UP AND BURSTED MY RADIAOTR. THIS VEHICLE IS TOO NEW TO HAVE SO MANY DEFECTS, ESPECIALL LINKING TO ELECTRICAL MATTERS THAT ARE NOT RECOGNIZED BY THE POWER-TRAIN WARRANTY, WHICH I FEEL SHOULD HAVE ALL BEEN COVERED THE THE WARRANTY. AFTER READING HTTP://WWW.DAIMLERCHRYSLERVEHICLEPROBLEMS.COM/, I WISH THIS WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION BEFORE MAKING THE DECISION ON THIS DODGE VEHICLE. THE CAR HAS SEVERAL YEARS BEFORE BEING PAID OFF, BUT I AM NOW TERRIFIED TO CONTINUE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE KNOWING ANYTHING, UNPLAINABLE CAN HAPPEN AT ANYTIME. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT DODGE, CHRYSLER, JEEP FOR PUTTING PEOPLE'S LIVES IN DANGER. *KB
Jul 05, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKES PULSATED WHEN THEY WERE ENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE BOTH FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE ROTORS WERE SEVERELY WARPED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILURES WITH THE REAR BRAKES. THE REAR BRAKES WERE NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. UPDATED 08/31/11 *BF UPDATED 10/31/11
Jun 22, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
I OWN A 2008 DODGE CHARGER, I RECENTLY STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN THE DS POWER SEATS STOPPED WORKING FOLLOWED BY THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS. TOOK IT TO DODGE COUNTRY IN KILLEEN, TX WHERE I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MAN THAT THE WIRES HAD MELTED TOGETHER NEAR THE FUSE BOX IN TRUCK AND THAT IT WAS A FIRE HAZARD. HE COULD NOT TELL ME WHERE THE PROBLEM ORIGINATED, BUT INFORMED ME TO CALL MY INSURANCE CO. AND FILE A CLAIM WITH THEM. HE SAID AND I QUOTE "TELL THEM YOU SPILLED SOMETHING IN THE TRUCK, GET YOUR HUSBAND TO AGREE ON IT, AND THEY SINCE THEY INSURE STUPIDITY THEY WILL LIKELY COVER THIS, LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU DECIDE SO WE CAN ALL HAVE THE SAME STORY & I WILL TELL THEM WHAT YOU WANT!". THAT NIGHT I WENT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP TO PICK UP MY CAR CHARGER OUT OF MY CAR AND WHAT DO YOU KNOW BOTH SEATS ARE WORKING AS WELL AS MY LOCKS! I DID CALL MY INSURANCE CO. AS WELL AS FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER AND INFORMED BOTH PARTIES WHAT THE SERVICE GUY TOLD ME TO DO. WHEN BOTH DENIED MY CLAIM I CALLED DODGE COUNTRY AND INFORMED THEM I WOULD BE PICKING UP MY CAR. WHEN I GOT MY RECEIPT WITH DIAGNOSTIC REPORT IT STATED THE "FUSE IN PDC MELTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED" NOT WIRING HARNESS LIKE I WAS TOLD ORIGINALLY. GOT IN MY CAR AND SEAT WAS MOVED ALL THE WAY UP TO STEERING WHEEL AND NOT WORKING AGAIN!!! THESE PEOPLE DO BAD BUSINESS! THEY FIXED IT AND WHEN I REFUSED TO PAY THE $4500 THEY WANTED TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS THE UNFIXED IT! MAKES ME BELIEVE THAT IT WASN'T THE WIRES IN THE FIRST PLACE. THEY ALSO BENT THE FUSES IN PDC FROM PULLING THEM OUT WITH PLIERS! DODGE HAS YET TO RETURN A PHONE CALL! CAR STILL INOP!! *TR
Mar 15, 2011
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY 2008 DODGE CHARGER WAS WRECKED IN APRIL. THE ABS LIGHT AND ESP (TRACTION CONTROL) LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON. THE NEXT THING I KNEW THERE WAS NO BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS HAD NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. I CONTINUED TO MY DESTINATION ONLY A FEW MILES AWAY AND PLANNED TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. AS I TRIED TO STOP SO I COULD GET OUT TO OPEN A GATE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND I WRECKED THE CAR. THERE WAS NOTHING DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CAR WAS TOTALED AND NOTHING WAS EVER DONE BY DODGE OR CHRYSLER TO COMPENSATE FOR THE PROBLEM. IN FACT I WAS TOLD THAT THE VERY MOMENT THE LIGHTS CAME ON I SHOULD HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE IF I LIVED IN A BIGGER CITY, BUT I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY WITH VERY LITTLE CELL PHONE RECEPTION IN SOME AREAS. *TW
Jan 28, 2010
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
EVERYDAY WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 DODGE CHARGER AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, WITH MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ATTEMPTING TO GO FASTER OR IF I AM KEEPING THE VEHICLE AT A STEADY SPEED, THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT WANTS TO HESITATE OR STALL OUT. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A HARD SHIFT WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, REVERSE, NEUTRAL OR PARK AND IT FEELS AS IF THE ENGINE WILL DROP OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DODGE DEALER, DRIVEN AND THEY STATED THAT THE HARD SHIFT WAS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN IN FOR THE HESITATION THIS WEEKEND. *TR
Sep 23, 2009
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2008 DODGE CHARGER A DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HIGHWAY PATROL VEHICLE WAS ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE TO STOP SOMEONE FOR A SPEEDING VIOLATION WHEN THE LIGHT BAR ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR BECAME DISMOUNTED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ROOF. *KB ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE OFFICER FOUND THE MOUNTING BOLT ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAD BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES WHICH CAUSED THE LIGHT BAR TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM ITS MOUNT. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0584-89
Sep 16, 2009
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A 2008 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA FROM CHAPMAN DODGE IN LAS VEGAS, NV. THEY SOLD ME THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW WITH 22" TIRES. THE TIRE ARE HITTING THE FENDERS AND CUTTING INTO THE TIRES. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORPORATION AND THEY SAID IN AN EMAIL THAT CHRYSLER CORPORATION DOES NOT RECOMMEND THIS SIZE TIRE ON THIS CAR BECAUSE IT WOULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAD FIVE FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE VEHICLE A COUPLE WEEKS AGO AND NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN I STOPPED TO INVESTIGATE THE LIP OF THE FENDER WAS ALL BENT AND THERE WERE CUTS IN THE TIRE. IF I HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH AND THIS HAPPENED, THE RESULTS COULD OF BEEN TRAGIC. *TR
Aug 27, 2009
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
HALEIGH IS MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, AND WE BOUGHT THIS CAR ON 5/31, WE HAD PEOPLE AT OUR HOUSE ON 6/1 FOR A PARTY SO KIDS WERE IN AND OUT ALL DAY. HALEIGH WENT IN MY CAR BEING CURIOUS, THE DOORS ALL SHUT, AND SHE COULD NOT OPEN THE DOORS BECAUSE ALL 4 DOOR HANDLES ARE SOLID METAL AND WERE SO HOT THAT THEY BURNED HER HAND AND SHE COULD NOT GET OUT. WHEN I FOUND HER SHE WAS ALMOST PASSED OUT FROM THE 125 DEGREES THAT IT WAS IN THE CAR, AND HAD TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. NO LIFE THREATENING INJURIES OCCURRED, BUT COULD HAVE EASILY SINCE SHE COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. I HAVE ALSO BURNED MY HAND ON THE DOOR HANDLES MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE THEN BECAUSE THEY ARE SOLID METAL. THIS NEEDS TO BE CHANGED, BEFORE A CHILD GETS SERIOUS INJURIES!!!! *TR
Jun 07, 2008
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How many problems does the 2008 DODGE Charger have?
The 2008 DODGE Charger currently has 623 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2008 DODGE Charger?
The most common problems reported for the 2008 DODGE Charger are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2008 DODGE Charger problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2008 DODGE Charger comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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