2008 Dodge Charger Electrical System Problems
- 363
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 363 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 12 indicate fire
What owners report
- electrical system · 73 records
- failure mileage · 30 records
- notified failure · 24 records
- ignition switch · 22 records
- issue failure · 22 records
- distribution disconnect · 22 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 87 |
| 100–150k mi | 78 |
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11229087
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to tacoma dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 4101 s tacoma way, tacoma, wa 98409, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired.…
ODI 11223188
Electrical System
I drove my 2008 dodge charger 45 minutes home from work and it just shut off. Battery light came on while driving on the highway and before i could pull over the car shut off. I jumped the battery and it stayed started for about 3 minutes before it died again. Now it wont turn over, nothing working inside car.
ODI 11204318
Electrical System · Engine
Tamara recall p60 it cut off while i was going up the ramp to get on the express way
ODI 11183071
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
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.
ODI 11232218
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the ignition was getting stuck. On occasion, the vehicle would stall in traffic and the contact had to jiggle the ignition to restart the vehicle. Currently, the vehicle would not start at all. The vehicle was taken to five independent mechanics who referred the contact to the dealer for repairs. Mike anderson chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of marion…
ODI 11251929
Electrical System
Over the past week on several occasions when trying to start vehicle starter would not engage. Used different fob's with same result. Brought vehicle to lester glenn chrysler/dodge, toms river, nj. Diagnosis was ignition module. Cost to repair $1,200. This occurred while vehicle was stationary.
ODI 11143867
Electrical System
I bought this car used 2017 and didn't have many issues, just normal wear and tear, but then i started having issues when trying to unlock my door with my key fob to a point i had to keep my car unlocked because i wasn't sure if i would be able to get in without assistance. Then, the same key fob wouldn't start my car! I'd just pull up to a store, hop out then come back and 20mins later i'm still trying to turn the…
ODI 11281669
Electrical System · Engine
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.
ODI 11122190
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
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…
ODI 11113012
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch became stuck; however, the vehicle continued to start. The contact had to stop and restart the vehicle as the check engine warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 11122728
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
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.
ODI 11081215
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
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.
ODI 11079982
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle periodically failed to start intermittently upon turning the key in the ignition. In addition, while driving around a curve on the road, the vehicle suddenly stalled and restarted. The dealer (mark dodge, [redacted], lake charles, la 70607, [redacted]) was notified, but scheduled an appointment in mid december of 2017. The vehicle was…
ODI 11046608
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that two months after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that there was a delay for the key to operate in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the diagnosis was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11034098
Electrical System · Engine
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: [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch…
ODI 11050911
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The contact continually inserted and re-inserted the remote key into the ignition to start the vehicle. In addition, in extremely hot weather, the vehicle would not start. The dealer (hunter dodge chrysler jeep ram, [redacted], lancaster, california 93534, [redacted]) was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 11113432
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and it was towed home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,800.
ODI 11022124
Electrical System
My battery exploded. This was the original battery i bought the car with when i bought the car brand new. I got in my car, turned the key and heard a huge explosion. The concussion from the explosion actually moved my shirt. The battery had exploded in the trunk. Nothing has been added to the electrical system. I baby this car and take it in every 3 thousand miles for maintenance. The battery was in pieces and…
ODI 11010137
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. After driving the vehicle and turning it off, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle but the ignition switch failed to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to auto nation chrysler dodge jeep ram mobile (located at [redacted], mobile, al 36606, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11002871
Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 10969949
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that her vehicle would not start and she struggled to remove the key from the ignition. The contact mentioned that an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch,…
ODI 10967276
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 10957095
Air Bags · Electrical System
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…
ODI 10919831
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe vibration coming from the engine compartment. The check engine and throttle control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a faulty ignition coil and the engine misfired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10918528