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. While backing out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a bad ignition coil that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While at the dealer to retrieve the vehicle, the doors began to unlock and lock independently. The vehicle was left with the dealer where it was…
ODI 10778971
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owned 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, another vehicle crossed in front causing the contact to crash into the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained right ear, back and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10808448
Electrical System
2008 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to frustration over delay with wireless ignition node module recall replacement parts. *smd the consumer stated the key would not turn in the ignition. The vehicle has been at the dealer since august 31, 2015. . Recall # 14v567000. *jb
ODI 10805788
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10760844
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving at 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. In addition, there was smoke coming from the trunk of the vehicle. The contact discovered that there were wires that appeared burned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10760839
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While making a left turn, the cable cord shorted and the vehicle stalled. The contact smelled a burning odor and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system) but was waiting for the parts from the dealer to receive the recall repair.…
ODI 10760830
Electrical System
Had trouble starting my car when leaving work one night. The car then would not start the next day. I had it towed to the dealership where it was diagnosed to have a completely malfunctioning ignition switch and was told that the parts were on back order and he did not know when they would be available. I was then doing online research to try to find one on my own when i come across a safety recall for this exact…
ODI 10760297
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While turning the ignition to the on position, the ignition failed to start the vehicle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
ODI 10763993
Air Bags · Electrical System
There are two recalls out for my auto and they dealer can not determine when it will be fixed. One recall is almost a year old. What can be done?
ODI 10759445
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Started 08 charger with no problem drove for about 15 minutes, stopped at gas station turned off car took key out for about five minutes. Put key in ignition and it would not turn, couldn't shift out of gear. Tried for ten minutes before calling a tow. Driver tried to turn key with no luck. After telling me he probably couldn't get it on the flatbed without possibly messing up the trans he went in the trunk…
ODI 10758666
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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10836637
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 perform the repair 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10758906
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
The vehicle is stopping for unknown reasons while driving. Phone dodge chrysler in cerritos regarding the recall that is affecting my vehicle and was told no parts are available to repair wireless ignition node module or r25 as required by the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act to repair the vehicle at the current time. This is unacceptable as the vehicle is cutting off for unknown reasons. I was told by…
ODI 10777836
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the ignition switch failed. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10759496
Electrical System
We got the first recall for the ignition switch months and months ago which advised that the dealer would call us when they got the part. We started having trouble with the ignition switch and called the dealer to ask when they would be getting the part to fix the car. They had no idea. We continued to have trouble with the ignition switch and made an appointment at the dealer. At the same time we filed a complaint…
ODI 10775439
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of 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…
ODI 10763210
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. ....updated 07/05/16 *bf updated 07/11/16.*jb
ODI 10860755
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge charger. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power, swerved violently, and veered into a ditch. The vehicle sustained severe damage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer…
Crash reported
ODI 10761182
Electrical System
Ignition switch stalling a couple seconds while trying to start the car was having this problem at first then the car wouldn't crank at all contacted dodge/chrysler they recommended that i take my vehicle to the dealership. After taking it to the dealership. After it being there for 9 days they told me that they had 0 avaliablty for the part i was needing and it could take several months before the part is avaliable…
ODI 10761437
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact was not experiencing a failure until the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The dealer completed the recall repair, but, months later the vehicle stalled more than once. The key was extremely difficult to turn over to start the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10935443
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in august of 2015. The dealer stated that the part was not available and that the manufacturer was not providing the parts. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure.…
ODI 10786628
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled several times. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fobiks and win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical…
ODI 10759247
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. After driving over a bump in the road at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch 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…
ODI 10744375
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While at a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 and 15v313000 (electrical system, air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were not available. The failure mileage was 59,000. The…
ODI 10767466
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and air bag warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount…
ODI 10836658