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.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that when the key was placed in the ignition and turned to the on position, the engine failed to start. The contact was able to restart the engine after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred multiple times. The contact received notification…
ODI 10759502
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact indicated that the key failed to turn over to the on position and would make a clicking noise. The contact stated that the temperature controls failed to work. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the heating coils and the heating coil switches twice, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vent controls still failed to…
ODI 10658707
Electrical System
Parked my car at a supermarket and went in for approx. 10min. Returned to my vehicle, got in and attempted to start the car and heard a loud bang in the trunk area. After taking it to the dodge dealer, i was informed that the battery exploded in the trunk of my car. *tr
ODI 10546837
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
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
ODI 10713434
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact crashed the vehicle into a bus shelter and a curb. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor was it diagnosed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10671100
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the wireless key failed to start the ignition. The vehicle was started and as the contact was shifting into park the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the wireless ignition node needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified.…
ODI 10547054
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the engine failed to start after refueling. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the ignition module. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired; the ignition module unable to be replaced because the part was on back order. The vin was not available. The…
ODI 10537509
Electrical System · Power Train
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…
ODI 10660109
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* 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 needed to do the repairs were 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 10733707
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the win node module was replaced; however, the failure recurred two years later. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags) exceeded a…
ODI 10762052
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
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…
ODI 10520262
Electrical System
The car would not start again. Same thing kept happening again!!! It sounded like a tape was loading in a tape deck. I had it towed to the dealership once again. I was told the tipm needed to be replaced. I had it towed to another dealer, the receiver was replaced but the car would not stay crunk. So they had to replace the tipm in it. I could not get out of it, but now i am financially strapped for cash, because i…
ODI 10525041
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 10763140
Electrical System
Car fails to start due to defective wireless ignition module part #5026296af.since may 10,2013, chrysler corp claims the part has been back ordered nationally with no date when part is due as of 7/18/13. The part could also fail when the vehicle is in motion causing unsafe driving conditions. Chrysler will not provide any information other than the part is back ordered. *tr
ODI 10525632
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
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…
ODI 10512185
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the wireless key failed. The contact was unable to start the vehicle because of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the wireless control module needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the part was on back order until july. The failure and the current mileage was 75,000. *tr
ODI 10510831
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the key would intermittently get stuck in the on position. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
ODI 10759693
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the module failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
ODI 10776580
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be started with the key. The contact could not start the vehicle after refueling at a gas station. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer and the dealer stated that the malfunction was caused by wear and tear. The dealer reprogrammed a new set of keys for the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was the third…
ODI 10504416
Electrical System
I had just gotten the car back after having the car reprogrammed with the key fob. The car started doing the same thing again. It sounded like a tape deck was loading. Then the car would not crank at all. I had to have it towed to the dealership once again to have the starter replaced! I don't understand why they could not find this out when it was there the first time??? This ended up costing me $353.27!!! Luckily…
ODI 10525040
Electrical System
The car started to show problems weeks before breaking down. Sometimes the engine would start as soon as i turn the key on and other times i had to wait four to six second before the engine would start. One morning i tried to turn the car on but not even a click. I took the car to the dealer by recharging the battery to turn it on. The dealer diagnosed my car with wireless control module failure and consequently…
ODI 10510327
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
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…
ODI 10505778
Electrical System
Key fob and car had to be reprogrammed, so i had to have my car towed to the dealership to have this done because the car would not start at all. I had to pay $124 for the key fob and another $49.50 for the reprogramming. *tr
ODI 10525038
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While idling, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to make several attempts before the vehicle would restart. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10683829
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10501921