10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,142 miles

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problem #3

Feb 012020

Challenger

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that the starter, crankshaft and crankshaft sensor was replaced previously. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufactured was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 152017

Challenger

  • 57,427 miles
Exiting the freeway via off ramp the car suddenly stalled and just as quick as it stall it started back up. The whole time it was in gear and I never touched anything. About a mile prior on the freeway I smelt gas but only for a minute and never again. I was approximately 8 miles from home and didn't have anymore problems or the gas smell. I check my menu for any problems but the system said ok but after I got home and turned the car off and then back on the system said warning contact dealer. This is dangerous to have a call stall suddenly. I did see on the web that NHTSA has noted there is problems with srt8 (V8) and a warranty issue with the gas tank needing to be replace. Does our car fall under this?

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 162016

Challenger

  • 39,000 miles
I purchased a new 2008 Dodge Challenger srt-8 in 2008 and every since have had problems. Chrysler would fix every time something would have problems. After the first motor went out (due to engineering of the 6.1L hemi) Chrysler agreed to repair. The 2nd motor that went out in less the 6K miles also started an electric fire with my family inside, Chrysler replaced motor. The 3rd motor was replaced once more at about 9K miles by an independent shop and the car on cruise control up speeds. Since the car was purchased, the smell of fuel is still apparent when full. Called chris at 855-778-8326 (Chrysler Corp) and asked for a complete history of repairs and was not offered much help. He encouraged me to write NHTSA.

- Reno, NV, USA

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