393 of the
835 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Charger are about the
electrical system — 47% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
99,300 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as intended. An abnormal cranking sound could be heard coming from the engine. The contact stated it would take several attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that last year he received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers : 4V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). The vehicle was repaired. The dealer is refusing to repair the vehicle for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
NHTSA complaint #11669568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Country Club Hills, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When I turned my ignition key, it would not turn on the car no power
NHTSA complaint #11656954 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 208,500 milesAlbany, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, but was able to coast off the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle temporarily returned to normal functionality but was running abnormally. The contact stated that the failure recurred. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the PCM and the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 208,500.
NHTSA complaint #11537420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 187,846 milesHazlehurst, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle remained running temporarily. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would no longer start. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not repair the vehicle under the recall as the vehicle was over 10 years old; however, the vehicle was not more than 10 years old on the date the defect was determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,846.
NHTSA complaint #11512390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Repton, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The esp bass light and traction control lights and the brake light keeps lighting up on the dash of my 2008 Dodge Charger RT took it to a mechanic shop and told them what was going on replace the wheel speed sensor in the back and the rear axle the brake light no longer lights up but the ESP and the traction control light still light up on the car sometimes cannot find the issue or what's going on
NHTSA complaint #11489241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dorchester, NE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Accelerating on highway at around 45mph my Dodge Charger gave a small spurt of powder then immediately after i lost complete power and shut down. I had to move to shoulder of highway where i turned the key to off position and took key out. I tried to restart the car and it wouldnt even try turning over. The cluster lights of PRND38 (ive never seen an 8 on there before)… showed up with boxes around each letter which was not normal along with the lightning bolt light and battery light. We changed new charged battery still no turn over. Tried to connect a snap on code scanner and it wouldn’t link. I also changed throttle pedal as well as throttle body because the lightning bolb light was on When can shut down while driving it.
NHTSA complaint #11486337 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Repton, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The gas gage on the dash is not reading properly my car said I had 1/8 of a tank and then driving down the interstate my car dies in the middle of the road lights went out power steering
NHTSA complaint #11483171 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albuguerqe, NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My air bag light is on and im having problems with high idle after replacing map sensors, and replacing the Throttle Body, and replacing the fuel pump my car is running horrible
NHTSA complaint #11455125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Claremore, OK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Need keyfobs reprogramed my car won't start unless I hold down on door lock and lock on keyfob at the same time and to the point where it won't start at all security light keeps coming on before starting. My car shutdown while driving in traffic. It happens a lot. Please recall these parts. I'm afraid of wrecking when breaking down in rush hour traffic? My Name is [XXX] ph number is [XXX] My address is [XXX]. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11453256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Katy, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE CAR IS IN DRIVE, WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR SIMPLY LOOSES POWER, SHUTS DOWN IMMEDIATELY ON THE FREEWAY, IN TRAFFIC, ANYWHERE INCLUDING ON A SHORT DRIVE; THE CAR LOOSES POWER, THE MPH DROPS TO 0, THE CAR COASTS TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, IT LOOSES POWER STEERING, THE KEY FOB IS STILL IN IGNITION, LIGHTS GO OFF, AND I HAVE TO RESTART CAR; FORMER ALLEN SAMUELS DODGE SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR, BUT IT WAS NOT DOING THIS UNTIL THEY CHANGED THE KEY FOB AND RESET THE IGNITION SWITCH FOR THE NEW FOB IN 2014, IT HAS NEARLY CAUSED US TO BE RUN OVER SEVERAL TIMES WITH GRANDCHILDREN IN THE CAR BY 18 WHEELERS ON THE HWY, SO WE HAVE HAD AUTONATION RUN DIAGNOSIS AND SAY NOTHING IS WRONG WHEN CLEARLY IT IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG - HELP, MY NEPHEWS DODGE CHARGER DOES THE SAME THING
NHTSA complaint #11416381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,000 milesLutcher, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY CEASED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. ADDITIONALLY, THE GEAR SHIFTER COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
NHTSA complaint #11405854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 186,000 milesAvondale, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY FOB IS NOT WORKING AT ALL. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND WILL NOT START. APPARENTLY, THERE IS A LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY.
NHTSA complaint #11365790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 178,000 milesHarrisonburg, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PROBLEMS STARTING THE SWITCH GETS STUCK AFTER I TRY STARTING IT AND NO MY CAR DOESN'T START AT ALL DOESN'T EVEN TURN OVER LIGHTS AND FINGERS ALL ARE WORKING BUT WON'T CRANK
NHTSA complaint #11362694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,400 milesCommerce, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY STEREO, AND FRONT CHARGER PORT SHUTS OFF AND ON. MY ENGINE MAKES A TICKING NOISE AND SADLY A MECHANIC CAN'T FIND THE ISSUE, THE AC IS BLOWING COLD ON DRIVER SIDE AND HOT ON PASSENGER AND BACK SEAT. I BELIEVE MY FRONT TO WHEEL HUBS HAVE TOO MUCH PLAY AND MAKE NOISES I HIT BUMPS. AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER STARTED STICKING
NHTSA complaint #11349360 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156 milesChattanooga, TNCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I WAS PLANNING TO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THE TWO AIRBAG RECALLS FIXED. BEFORE I HAD THE CHANCE TO DO THAT ,FEBRUARY 22 ,2020, MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT THAT IS STILL UNDER DISPUTE ,THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS BOTH DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE LEFT DRIVERS SIDE ON THE FENDER AT LESS THAN 30 MILES AN HOUR THE ONLY AIRBAGS THAT DEPLOYED WERE THE ONES UNDER ACTIVE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11320354 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IT WAS A REGULAR DAY I TURN MY CAR OFF WHEN INSIDE MY CAME OUT 15MINS LATER THE CAR WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH COMES ON BUT RADIO WON'T AND THE WINDOWS ALSO WON'T GO DOWN
NHTSA complaint #11310906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesST. Louis, MO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED 2017 AND DIDN'T HAVE MANY ISSUES, JUST NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, BUT THEN I STARTED HAVING ISSUES WHEN TRYING TO UNLOCK MY DOOR WITH MY KEY FOB TO A POINT I HAD TO KEEP MY CAR UNLOCKED BECAUSE I WASN'T SURE IF I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET IN WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THEN, THE SAME KEY FOB WOULDN'T START MY CAR! I'D JUST PULL UP TO A STORE, HOP OUT THEN COME BACK AND 20MINS LATER I'M STILL TRYING TO TURN THE CAR ON AND THE ONLY THING THAT HELP WAS IF I JIGGLED IT A LITTLE AND SLIGHTLY PUSH IT IN, BUT WHAT SCARED ME WAS THE FACT THAT I WAS DRIVING ONE DAY AND MY CAR JUST STOPPED FOR NO REASON ALMOST CAUSING A MULTICAR ACCIDENT. I DECIDED TO REPLACE THE KEY AND HAD A NEW ONE REPROGRAMMED WHICH WORKED FOR A WHILE. I AM A DELIVERY PERSON AND ABOUT 6MONTHS AFTER THE NEW KEY I STARTED HAVING THE SAME ISSUE, BUT THIS TIME I HAD TO QUIT WORKING AND HAVE MY CAR TOWED BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T START BUT THIS TIME THERE WAS A RED LIGHT SAYING "ANTI THEFT"!
NHTSA complaint #11281669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesJacksonville, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #11281015 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesMarion, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION WAS GETTING STUCK. ON OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL IN TRAFFIC AND THE CONTACT HAD TO JIGGLE THE IGNITION TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIVE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. MIKE ANDERSON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF MARION (3527 S WESTERN AVE, MARION, IN 46953, (765) 677-3300) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE DEALER QUOTED A REPAIR COST OF $872. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
NHTSA complaint #11251929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Peekskill, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT HUDSON VALLEY DODGE (200 AUTO PARK PL, NEWBURGH, NY 12550, (845) 562-4100); HOWEVER, THE RECALL REPAIR FAILED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT ANOTHER WIN MODULE NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11242347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesSavannah, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 DODGE CHARGER IS PRESENTLY IN DELAWARE BANKRUPTCY TRUST FUND. IN NOVEMBER 2018 THE VEHICLE SMELL OF GAS AND OVERHEATED TRAVELING THROUGH THE GATE OF HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, REPORTED TO FIRE MARSHAL IN ATLANTA GEORGIA, NHTSA, DELAWARE BANKRUPTCY COURT & TRUST FUND (MR. PETER KEANE, ATTY.) ECONOMIC LOST OF VEHICLE 2008 DODGE CHARGER. OVER THE PAST 8 MONTHS OBTAIN RENTAL CAR AT HERTZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,639.00.
NHTSA complaint #11232218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belleville, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DEALER SAYS WIN MODULE IS BAD. IGNITION GETS STUCK BETWEEN ON AND OFF POSITION RECALL ON OTHER MODELS FOR SAME ISSUE SAME YEAR BUT NOT THIS MODEL MADE IN SAME YEAR.
NHTSA complaint #11229087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesBremerton, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TACOMA DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 4101 S TACOMA WAY, TACOMA, WA 98409, (253) 475-7300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11223188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 141,800 milesSuffolk, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I DROVE MY 2008 DODGE CHARGER 45 MINUTES HOME FROM WORK AND IT JUST SHUT OFF. BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND BEFORE I COULD PULL OVER THE CAR SHUT OFF. I JUMPED THE BATTERY AND IT STAYED STARTED FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES BEFORE IT DIED AGAIN. NOW IT WONT TURN OVER, NOTHING WORKING INSIDE CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11204318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodland, CA
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 BETWEEN MAY 24, 2007, TO MAY 12, 2008. MY WIFE'S WAS BUILT ON JULY 3, 2008. RESEARCHING ONLINE IT IS NOT ISOLATED TO OUR CAR. I FEEL THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO OTHER 2008 CHARGERS WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS.
NHTSA complaint #11193954 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 124,000 milesChicago, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAMARA RECALL P60 IT CUT OFF WHILE I WAS GOING UP THE RAMP TO GET ON THE EXPRESS WAY
NHTSA complaint #11183071 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toms River, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OVER THE PAST WEEK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN TRYING TO START VEHICLE STARTER WOULD NOT ENGAGE. USED DIFFERENT FOB'S WITH SAME RESULT. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO LESTER GLENN CHRYSLER/DODGE, TOMS RIVER, NJ. DIAGNOSIS WAS IGNITION MODULE. COST TO REPAIR $1,200. THIS OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
NHTSA complaint #11143867 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,829 milesSaint Petersburg, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION SWITCH BECAME STUCK; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO START. THE CONTACT HAD TO STOP AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,829.
NHTSA complaint #11122728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesRockledge, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
NHTSA complaint #11122190 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 186,000 milesLittle Rock, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT CONTINUALLY INSERTED AND RE-INSERTED THE REMOTE KEY INTO THE IGNITION TO START THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, IN EXTREMELY HOT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER (HUNTER DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 1130 AUTO MALL DR, LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA 93534, (661) 948-8411) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 186,000.
NHTSA complaint #11113432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.