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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the ignition failed to be in the correct position upon starting the vehicle. The key was becoming stuck while in the on position. The contact would not know what position the key was in unless the radio light was off. Once the contact noticed that the radio was off, she maneuvered the key and then the radio activated. The contact indicated that the…
ODI 10659343
Electrical System
Wireless ignition node (police group) was order 29 april 2015 by spartanburg chry dodge jeep on a daily order. Chrysler require dealers to order on exchange parts program. Chrysler cancel order due to pending recall. Chrysler has been notified from the beginning that parts is order for north carolina state trooper vehickle. Original part number was 68241060aa has been supersedes to 68290860ab. Chrysler keep…
ODI 10735398
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. 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 contact experienced the failure listed in the recall notice and the vehicle was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10731679
Electrical System
2008 dodge charger. Consumer would like reimbursement for previous repairs on vehicle while waiting for current repairs completed. *ta the consumer stated within the first year while the vehicle was under warranty, the vehicle would not start and it had to be towed to the dealer. A few months after they replaced the ignition switch she was given two new keys. The vehicle would automatically shut off on its own while…
ODI 10667970
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving when the car suddenly stalled out. A few months later there was a recall notice for a faulty ignition switch. A couple of months after that, the car suddenly lost power as i was driving down the road. I took it to the repair shop, and they still can't figure out what the problem is. I'm requesting a loaner vehicle until the recall problem is fixed, before an accident happens. *tr
ODI 10664798
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10611130
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* 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 needed to perform the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
ODI 10731414
Electrical System · Steering
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…
ODI 10658694
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10810688
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10760309
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled but was able to be restarted. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received notification that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The…
ODI 10669338
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle stalled on numerous occasions. The contact had to turn the key on and off several times in order to get the vehicle to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent. The technician indicated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed by an authorized dealer due to not having the tools to repair the vehicle. The…
ODI 10633856
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While in park, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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…
ODI 10721694
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, the technician diagnosed that the fobik needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system).…
ODI 10678588
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. After waiting a few moments, the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times. In addition, there was a delayed response during the initial start up. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the…
ODI 10745225
Electrical System
The vehicle was being operated on interstate 264 at a speed of approximately 60 mph. Suddenly, and without warning, the vehicle lost all power and slowed to approximately 10-15 mph. The vehicle had to be towed to a local dodge dealer where it was determined that the ignition win module had failed which also caused the electronic gear selection module to fail. The failure placed the occupants of the vehicle in…
ODI 10606519
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Structure · Tires
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10679393
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While in park, the vehicle failed to start and the tire pressure monitor system warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The…
ODI 10759062
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. On occasion, the vehicle failed to start. 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 issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.…
ODI 10721965
Electrical System
We received safety recall p57/nhtsa 14v-567 about a year and a half ago in regards to the car's fobik and airbags and to date after several attempts to have dealer repair this defect has not been repaired. This is an unacceptable amount of time to have to wait for a repair on this issue and we would appreciate any assistance available.
ODI 10744185
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH, CONTROL MODULE
ODI 10578777
Air Bags · Electrical System
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). The dealer was unable to supply the parts within a reasonable time frame. The contact noticed a progressing failure in which the vehicle stalled several times while waiting to receive the recall repair from the dealer. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10855123
Electrical System
Car failed to start. Battery was tested and was in good shape. Alternator was in good shape as well. I brought the car to my mechanic who told me the ignition switch was defective and there was a backlog with obtaining a new switch. He could not provide an estimate of how long i will be without the car. It will be at least five days under the best circumstances.... This incident is one of a stream of continued…
ODI 10554758
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated there was a delayed response whenever the ignition was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions and the ignition key was replaced each time. There was a recall associated with the failure under nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact…
ODI 10731708
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving at a high rate of speed, the contact noticed smoke under the hood and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The repairs were unknown to the contact. The vehicle was also repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). When the key was turned in…
Fire reported
ODI 10760734