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Problems with 2008 Dodge Charger ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2008 Dodge Charger starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 97 690 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 363 complaints from 2008 Dodge Charger about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

IGNITION 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2008 Dodge Charger

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. while attempting to drive, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the win ignition module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start properly and would only start after multiple attempts. the failure recurred multiple times. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

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 vin was unknown. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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 not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for 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

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition switch. 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 failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed 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.

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 vin was unavailable. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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 to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure....updated 02/08/16 *bf *tr

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. the vin was not available.

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 part needed 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. when the ignition was turned to the on position, the engine failed to start. after several attempts, the vehicle started. while driving various speeds uphill, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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 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 not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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 to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact stated that the engine stalled without warning and the vehicle would not restart. the failure mileage was unavailable.

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. the vin was not available.

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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

My vehicle stop working on this above date with the p57/nhtsa 14 v-567 recall. i had my veh repair in feb of 2015. i sent in all necessary paperwork and i have recieved my remibursment. i got the run away for 4-5 month before i had to get it fix myself. it was repair at five star dodge on riverside dr of macon ga.. please help me get my money back.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. the dealer was notified of the failure months before the recall notification was mailed and indicated that they did not have a remedy yet to repair the vehicle. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

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 numerous times. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. while driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed 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 notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 4,500.

I received a recall notice on the wireless ignition node module, also called the fobic on 1 september 2014. recall number p57 / nhtsa 14v-567. i also received a recall number r25 on the air bags. it has been 1 year and the dealer still can not get the parts. this is ridiculous. absolutely inexcusable since this is a safety issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted after multiple attempts; however, the failure recurred multiple times. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were unavailable. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts 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 not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the contact also stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition switch. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available for the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. 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 made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 151,000.

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 notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the starter and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 104,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed 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 notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 142,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

When i purchased the vehicle i was told all recalls had been done. i came to find out they hadn't. the ignition issue 14v-567 and 15v-313 have not been done. there were 3 other issues that had to be done by another dealer because dearth motors couldn't do the work. they paid for those. i had to pay over $400 dollars for new ignition switch and keys and was not happy. my check engine light has gone on 3 different lights. they say the code was cleared and kit went off. it came on again yesterday. frustration and deceit doesn't even begin to cover my feelings right now. they also claim the parts for the recalls aren't available. not a sufficient answer.

I pull out from a fast food place i stop for the other cars and my car just cut off thank the lord i did not pull out into the street or i might have been or kill. now my car had to be towed the same happen to my car in my yard sunday i don't know what's up with this ignition switch. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that the ignition failed to be in the correct position upon starting the vehicle. the key was becoming stuck while in the on position. the contact would not know what position the key was in unless the radio light was off. once the contact noticed that the radio was off, she maneuvered the key and then the radio activated. the contact indicated that the failure was progressing and the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the contact was waiting for the part and remedy to become available to schedule the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,313.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine would not start. the contact mentioned that the failure became progressively worse. the contact received the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) in november of 2014 and nhtsa campaign number: 15v1313000 (air bag system) in may of 2015. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to remedy the failures were not available. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 78,462.

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 to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 2/4/16 *cn

Wireless ignition node (police group) was order 29 april 2015 by spartanburg chry dodge jeep on a daily order. chrysler require dealers to order on exchange parts program. chrysler cancel order due to pending recall. chrysler has been notified from the beginning that parts is order for north carolina state trooper vehickle. original part number was 68241060aa has been supersedes to 68290860ab. chrysler keep canceling orders for this customer. a recall is pending waiting on stock???? recall number is p57.chrysler has been notified that this is a customer pay invoice.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact experienced the failure listed in the recall notice and the vehicle was unable to be driven. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was unknown.

I was driving when the car suddenly stalled out. a few months later there was a recall notice for a faulty ignition switch. a couple of months after that, the car suddenly lost power as i was driving down the road. i took it to the repair shop, and they still can't figure out what the problem is. i'm requesting a loaner vehicle until the recall problem is fixed, before an accident happens. *tr

2008 dodge charger. consumer would like reimbursement for previous repairs on vehicle while waiting for current repairs completed. *ta the consumer stated within the first year while the vehicle was under warranty, the vehicle would not start and it had to be towed to the dealer. a few months after they replaced the ignition switch she was given two new keys. the vehicle would automatically shut off on its own while driving. the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer for a second time. when the key was inserted there were no dashboard lights and no sound. the ignition switch was replaced again. *jb

Cooling fan hit fan shroud breaking off a piece that hit the radiator. . this caused loss of radiator coolant. fans and radiator had to be replaced along with coolant. according to dodge forum this problem has been recalled on some same vehicles (2008 chargers) but mine has not been recalled or notified that this could occur. fortunately the car was at idle when this happened. no injury occurred. this is a design defect or part failure and owners should be compensated for towing and repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to perform the repair were 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. updated 09/03/15*lj updated 11/03/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that the steering wheel was tight, difficult to turn, made a noise, and vibrated. the contact indicated that the vehicle stalled several times, but was able to be restarted. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop. a diagnostic code for the voltage regulator was discovered. the alternator, oxygen sensor, and a second sensor were replaced. the contact indicated that the vehicle continued to stall and jerked forward while in motion, as if it would stall each time it was driven. the failure progressed and occurred intermittently. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the dealer stated that the parts were not available. the contact was waiting for the parts to schedule the recall repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

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 the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle stalled on numerous occasions. the contact had to turn the key on and off several times in order to get the vehicle to restart. the vehicle was taken to an independent. the technician indicated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed by an authorized dealer due to not having the tools to repair the vehicle. the vehicle was to be towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled but was able to be restarted. the failure recurred on several occasions. the contact received notification that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. the dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 134,000. updated 3/3/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle would stall while in motion, at stop lights, and in reverse. updated 6/17/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. while in park, the vehicle failed to start. 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 unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

While driving the ignition disengages. i can place the car in neutral and attempt to restart at the same speed. we have seven keys on the keyring, a d-ring, so it is not a heavy key ring making the ignition turn off while driving. this has happened on several occasions from speeds varying from 10 miles to 60 miles an hour. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, the technician diagnosed that the fobik 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 campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the failure was 108,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. after waiting a few moments, the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the failure recurred numerous times. in addition, there was a delayed response during the initial start up. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id 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 notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

The vehicle was being operated on interstate 264 at a speed of approximately 60 mph. suddenly, and without warning, the vehicle lost all power and slowed to approximately 10-15 mph. the vehicle had to be towed to a local dodge dealer where it was determined that the ignition win module had failed which also caused the electronic gear selection module to fail. the failure placed the occupants of the vehicle in extreme peril because it was sudden and on a busy interstate highway. there was absolutely no place to pull off of the roadway because of ongoing construction. the dealer representative stated that this was a common occurrence and that the dealer had replaced thousands of these modules. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that the key was difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled with no warning. the contact stated that previously, the fan and radiator failed to work due to an electrical short and the components caught on fire. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the radiator and the fan. the contact indicated that months later, the failure recurred. in addition, the contact stated that burning fumes emitted into the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wires, starter and ignition switch were on fire. the contact was able to merge the vehicle over and it was towed to a dealer. the technician replaced the ignition switch and the failure recurred intermittently. the contact was included but was not notified of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system). however, the part needed was not available. the vehicle was not. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was not available. updated 03/24/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle would jerk. when the vehicle was purchased the dash was not attached completely. the 2 back tires had a slow leak. updated 10/19/2015*js

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