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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 8 / 12
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 6 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 61,290 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was notified that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that while driving there was an odor of smoke in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wiring harness to the rear tail lights had melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 01/20/16
- Savannah, GA, USA
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 experienced a failure with the vehicle stalling without warning. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Commack, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition and the air bags needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Update 1/14/16
- Commack, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that when the fob was inserted in the ignition, it had to be maneuvered in order for the vehicle to start. The contact also stated that while driving 40 mph and approaching a stop light, the engine stalled without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine rod failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
- Bowie, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving at an unknown speed, the key came out of the ignition switch independently. As a result, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician repaired the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred causing a short circuit in the fuse box. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000.
- San Diego, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. On two occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Rome, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
- Dunn, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in August of 2015. The dealer stated that the part was not available and that the manufacturer was not providing the parts. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure. The VIN was not available.
- Richmond, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) was received in November of 2014. 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.
- Golden, MS, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle started losing power while the accelerator pedal was depressed and all the warning lights flashed. The contact also stated that when the vehicle was parked, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,500.
- Louisville, KY, USA
The frequency button ignition key in my vehicle is still not fixed a year after I was made aware of the problem. I was told that Chrysler has not provided the necessary parts to fix the problem yet. The vehicle was purchased in the hudson valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealer in newburgh, NY 12550 I find this situation unsafe and unfair on the part of the Chrysler company. My husband [xxx] (deceased) fulfilled his financial responsibilities with Chrysler. Now Chrysler needs to do the same. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- New Paltz, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. After the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also 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 of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While traveling at 10 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). 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 manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Recall P57/NHTSA 13V-567, I have contacted the dealer and Chrysler and they are saying the parts are not available. We have this car and 3 others with the same recall. These are police cars and we need them taken care of asap. Also in the notice it said to contact your dealer and I did several times and they say parts are not available yet. Chrysler gave me a number 88I if that helps when I contacted them.
- Eden, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The dealer stated that the parts needed for the recall repair were not readily available and they were only receiving 1-2 recall kits per week. The dealer stated that they would notify the contact once the parts became available. The manufacturer stated that the closest part was in greenville, North Carolina. The contact was concerned because the part still had not become available after several months of waiting for the recall repair. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Virgina Beach, VA, USA
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
- Erie, PA, USA
2008 Dodge Charger. Consumer writes in regards to frustration over delay with wireless ignition node module recall replacement parts. The consumer stated the key would not turn in the ignition. The vehicle has been at the dealer since August 31, 2015.. recall # 14V567000.
- Rowland Heights, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, specific details of the diagnostic could not be provided. The contact stated that while at the dealer, the technicians replaced the battery, O2 sensor, clock spring, and serviced the ABS steering angle sensor. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V567000 (electrical system) and 15V313000 (air bags) however, the part 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 failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 12/01/15 updated 4/18/18
- Fort Washington, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start once the key was placed in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The ignition was replaced with a temporary ignition. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system however, the parts was unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags), but the parts was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
- Lynchburg, VA, USA
- Savannah, GA, USA