Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| H-30 | 12/01/2008 | 10028166 | Chrysler: the remote keyless entry transmitters on certain vehicles may exhibit poor retention to the valet key and could inadvertently separate from each other. csc letter was received. *pe | 03/09/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 85300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the accelerator pedal seized to the floorboard and caused vehicle speed to increase to 65 mph. the contact shifted into neutral to slow the vehicle. the contact also mentioned that the key had to be removed and placed back into the ignition several times to get the engine started. the contact also mentioned that the steering failed and caused the contact to crash into a vehicle while he attempted to park. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the ignition switch, tumbler, accelerator box, and the bushings had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 56,031 and the current mileage was 85,300. mah | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 85300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contacted stated that the accelerator pedal failed. the accelerator pedal stock to the floor board whiles the contact drove at 65mph, and caused the speed to increase to 85mph, the contact had to place the gear in neutral to be able decelerate. the ignition switch also failed, the key had to be removed and place back into the ignition several times to get the engined started, the bushing also failed and caused and the vehicle steering wheel to be out of control and caused the contact to crash into a vehicle while he attempted to park. the vehicle was taken to an independent dealership to have a diagnostic performed, which located the failure codes at the ignition switch, and tumbler, the accelerator box, and the bushings. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 56,031 and the current mileage was 85,300. li | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 108000 | 1 | |
| 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 overheating/shortage problem that originated in the power distribution center. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 108000 | ||
| 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 overheating/shortage problem that originated in the power distribution center. | |||
| 03/04/2012 | 50000 | ||
| 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 system:ignition:module) but the 2008 models were not included in the recall. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 50,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 03/04/2012 | 50000 | ||
| 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 system:ignition:module) but the 2008 models were not included in the recall. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 50,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 03/04/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated that when placing his vehicle in park the key fob would come out of the ignition slot. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they advised him that wireless mode and key fob would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the components mentioned. the manufacturer was contacted because the owner saw a recall for the 2010 models for nhtsa campaign id number 10v200000 (electrical system:ignition:module) which was the same failure that had occurred. the failure and current mileages were approximately 50,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 71000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 29000 | ||
| My 2008 dodge charger has had multiple electrical issues. two months ago the passenger window wouldnt 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 stero system wont come on and my warrenty went out 9 days ago. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 84000 | ||
| 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 cause 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 the power-train warranty, which i feel should have all been covered the the warranty. after reading http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com/, i wish this was brought to my attention before making the decision on this dodge vehicle. the car has several years before being paid off, but i am now terrified to continue driving this vehicle knowing anything, unplainable can happen at anytime. something needs to be done about dodge, chrysler, jeep for putting people's lives in danger. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 67000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 67000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving in the highway approximately 50 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the computer needed to be replace. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offered any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 67,000. pm | |||
| 01/17/2011 | 56000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 05/14/2010 | 21082 | ||
| 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). dealer placed flight recorder in vehicle and while i was driving with that installed i lost a/c, radio and turn signals. dealer could not figure out the problem so they sent results from flight recorder to chrysler - as of today i still have not heard back from the dealer. needless to say i am feeling very uncomfortable driving this car (especially with my children inside) not knowing when the car will decide to lose all power and stall while driving .. | |||
| 12/04/2009 | 42000 | ||
| 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 contiued 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 could not regenerate the problem. 2 months later the car caught on fire from the trunk and burned to the ground. the fire marshall did not do a a forensic investigation but said it obviously looks to have started with the battery and i agreed with the amount of electrical problems i had with this car. there was no after-market anything on this car it was all stock. dodge will not help or release any info to me in regaurds to the problem. they wont even talk to me. 3 months later i moved to arizona and met a person who had the same problem. | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 25000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 07/14/2008 | 7000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||