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 · Power Train
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
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10667976
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
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…
ODI 10566049
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition key was faulty and needed to be replaced. The key was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that when the vehicle was…
ODI 10758944
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part needed was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact stated that there was a delay when starting the vehicle. The approximate failure…
ODI 10672402
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle was driven with caution. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an unknown repair was performed, but the failure persisted. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the…
ODI 10726269
Electrical System · Steering
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…
ODI 10652798
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also mentioned that over time, the key could not be turned in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the wireless ignition module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 120,000. The current…
ODI 10548989
Electrical System
There is a rubber boot on the right side of the trunk lid that contains wires for the trunk release. After examing a few online forums about why the trunk lid wasn't releasing after the button was pushed on the dashboard, the forums said to look under the rubber boot for stretched and broken wires. Sure enough i pulled back the rubber boot and found the broken wires. It probably has something to do with the way the…
ODI 10511123
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10470381
Electrical System · Engine
Car randomly began to shut off right after starting or sometimes while driving. It got to the point where it shut off and it wouldn't start again. I towed it to the dealership and they advised me that i need to replace ignition module and key fob also need to reprogram. The total came up to $ 696.18. Two years went by and it was working ok until one day again, randomly began to shut off right after starting or…
ODI 10632810
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that when shifting into park, the key fob would abnormally slide out of the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where they advised the contact that the wireless mode and key fob would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact discovered a recall for the 2010 models under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v200000 (electrical…
ODI 10450298
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed and the vehicle would not start. The key also could not be turned once inserted into the ignition switch. The contact was able to start the vehicle after playing around with the ignition switch for approximately thirty minutes. In addition, the contact stated that he had to leave the engine running at times in fear not…
ODI 10448637
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated she was unable to start the vehicle. The contact was only able to start the vehicle after pushing the unlock button on the key fob while simultaneously turning the key in the ignition. There was a manufacturers recall related to the failure; however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10558802
Electrical System
2008 dodge charger catches on fire while traveling on the interstate. No sensor lights or warning signs given. The fire apparently started at the front right side of the hood. In less than 10 minutes, the fire spread throughout the wiring system of the car which caused the entire car to engulf in flames. Fire department stated that it was an electrical fire. Chrysler was notified and decided to investigate the…
Fire reported
ODI 10447718
Electrical System · Engine
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
ODI 10413609
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition module and the key fob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired twice within a three year period; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included…
ODI 10669700
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to be started. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing where the vehicle's computer was reprogrammed. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to a dealer. The technician replaced the ignition keys, but the…
ODI 10721709
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
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…
ODI 10410473
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed twice which was later replaced by the dealer; however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was later included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs, but the technician indicated that the wrong ignition switch was installed and that…
ODI 10759834
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the key remained in the on position and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. 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…
ODI 10713459
Electrical System · Equipment
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
ODI 10422864
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the computer would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 67,000.
ODI 10390065
Electrical System
This is a law enforcement vehicle the officer started it to let it warm up. The vehicle had been running for about 10 minutes when he noticed smoke coming from the windows. The fire originated in the instrument panel and destroyed the drivers side of the dash, head liner, steering wheel, seat and windshield. The rest of the interior has heavy smoke damage vehicle is a total loss. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10378100
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was notified that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The contact…
Fire reported
ODI 10790187
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Glass, Side/Rear · Lock · Steering
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…
ODI 10681774