10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,882 miles

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problem #44

Nov 042014

Magnum

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that 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.

- Oak Creek, WI, USA

problem #43

Jul 312015

Magnum

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While in park, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); 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 72,000.

- Free Port , NY, USA

problem #42

Sep 102015

Magnum

  • 130,201 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while driving at 64 mph, various electrical functions failed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the brake pedal failed when being depressed. 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 had exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,201.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #41

Nov 032014

Magnum

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) was received in November of 2014 and a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) in June of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Temple, GA, USA

problem #40

Jan 052015

Magnum 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. MA 10/15/2015

- Temple, GA, USA

problem #39

May 052014

Magnum

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure was progressing. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags), and 14V567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available to schedule the recall repair appointment within a reasonable timeframe. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #38

Nov 102014

Magnum

  • 169,820 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. 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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,820.

- Eufaula, AL, USA

problem #37

Jul 082015

Magnum

  • 79,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while refueling, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the cylinder in the ignition failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. The VIN was not available.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #36

Jun 112015

Magnum

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #35

Jun 272015

Magnum

  • 45,000 miles
Turned car off at gas pump to get gas. After fueling car the car would not start. Could not take car out of park. Turning the fob/key did nothing. Car was towed to dealership/garage who informed me there is a recall on a defective ignition but parts were not available to fix car. Car started for garage earlier but would not start again to take it home. After many tries I finally got car started to return it home on July 5, 2015. Car is currently sitting in driveway & will not start again. I am unable to drive to buy groceries or make doctor appointments.

- Oak Harbor, WA, USA

problem #34

Nov 202014

Magnum 6-cyl

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact experienced the failure. The contact stated that the engine stalled multiple times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.MA 09/25

- Strathmore, CA, USA

problem #33

Nov 102014

Magnum

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning on numerous occasions. 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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #32

Mar 132009

Magnum

  • 1,604 miles
I, deborah cross, was driving on the highway when all of a sudden the lights turned off, the dash gages dropped to zero and just as quickly the lights and gages went back to normal. This has happened on numerous occasions. I took it to the dealership and they couldn't find anything wrong.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #31

Nov 102014

Magnum

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) and 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Wayne, MI, USA

problem #30

Jul 012014

Magnum

  • 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start properly. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received notice of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

- Millersville, MD, USA

problem #29

Dec 022014

Magnum

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) was received in December of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact also received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags), but the parts were also not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Goodyear, AZ, USA

problem #28

May 012014

Magnum

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While in park, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the contact had a locksmith make a new key. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system), but 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Lithia Springs , GA, USA

problem #27

Dec 132014

Magnum 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While driving at 30 mph, the vehicle shut off intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) and believed the failure was related to the recall. The contact also stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was not available. The manufactured was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 11/09/15 updated 11/18/15

- Chicago , IL, USA

problem #26

Nov 132014

Magnum

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. 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.

- Milton, DE, USA

problem #25

Apr 112012

Magnum

  • 16,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The ignition switch was replaced three years ago. The failure was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Columbus , OH, USA

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