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
This problem began shortly after i purchased (in 2010) this 60,000 mile one-owner car a 2008 dodge charger 5.7l rwd police package. The key fails to be removed from the ignition key switch. The key switch cannot be turned to the "off" position to be removed and stays stuck in the "accessory" position. This is a real safety issue because the key must be left in the ignition switch opening the possibility to vehicle…
ODI 10541947
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The contact also stated that the radio failed to shut off and the display screen did not illuminate. In addition, the fog lights failed to activate on two occasions. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) but the part was not available to repair the vehicle. The…
ODI 10669375
Electrical System
My 2008 dodge charger will lose a/c, radio, turn signals and power steering while driving and sometimes stall out completely when this happens while driving. Have taken it to dealer 10 times for same problem - dealer has replaced steering column module 3 times but i am still having same problem. This started happening in may 2010 then more frequent in november 2010 and just happened again yesterday (12-15-2010).…
ODI 10370988
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated she experienced a loss of power and had trouble starting the vehicle. It would take several tries, before the vehilce would start. The failure occurred without warning. . The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to the failure, the…
ODI 10855092
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that there were numerous attempts before the vehicle started. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the win module. After the repair was performed the vehicle would not start until numerous attempts. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The…
ODI 10713106
Electrical System
I purchased a 2008 dodge charger in the first month it was having electrical issues were i would loose power to the dash board and the lights then the car would just shut off. I took it in for repair and they replaced the relay. The car continued to have these issues not frequently enough were the dealership would let me bring it in. 12 months go buy and i bring it in to the dealership anyway and they said they…
Fire reported
ODI 10369140
Electrical System
After four attempts my 2008 dodge charger is still having complete electrical failure and will go back in the shop on tuesday while driving home at night the lights go out you loose complete electrical failure, to fix the problem come to a safe stop if you can, turn off the car and then turn the car back on.. *tr
ODI 10294768
Electrical System
Car has always had chrysler recall p57. Ignition intermittently would stick on start causing the engine to continuously crank but not start. Car would intermittently turn off while driving causing loss of power steering and brakes. Would resume normally when restarted. Is occurring more and more and my wife almost wrecked yesterday because of loss of power steering. I am told recall only covers chargers built…
ODI 11193954
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 10780560
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
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
ODI 11075495
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
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.
ODI 10790353
Cruise Control · Electrical System
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
ODI 10234206
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the key failed to turn and prevented the vehicle from starting. The failure occurred intermittently and worsened. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), but the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer and the manufacturer could not confirm when the part and remedy would become available. The…
ODI 10663974