2008 Dodge Magnum

Do not drive

Owners filed 93 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the electrical system. It has been recalled 5 times.

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When it fails
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89,500 milesMedian miles at failure

57 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 90,000–105,000 miles.

Most common 2008 Dodge Magnum problems

58 of the 93 complaints (62%) are about the electrical system.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical System56
000
Air Bags · airbags11
200
Engine9
000
Power Train · transmission3
000
Steering2
000
Engine and Engine Cooling · engine2
000
Unknown or Other1
000
Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly1
000
Seat Belts1
000
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · transmission1
000

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V352000Do not drive
Filed May 24, 20164,648,270 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Risk. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module15V313000Do not drive
Filed May 26, 20154,077,169 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Electrical System › Ignition14V567000
Filed Sep 17, 2014292,798 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.

Risk. If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift08V583000
Filed Nov 6, 200820,283 vehiclesChrysler LLC

Defect. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.

Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Power Train › Axle Hubs08V295000
Filed Jul 2, 20085,509 vehiclesChrysler LLC

Defect. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 5,509 MY 2008 300, DODGE MAGNUM, AND CHARGER VEHICLES. THE TORQUE RETENTION CRIMP FEATURE WAS MISSED DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF ONE LOT OF REAR AXLE HUB NUTS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE HALFSHAFT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WHEEL HUB.

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Electrical System
Filed Aug 14, 2023AZ

Vehicle purchased pre-owned/used Sept.7th 2022 from dealership. Had 3 open recalls which were addressed. Said recall in question is 14v567000 ignition switch problem. I have had vehicle back at dealer now 3 times for continued problem of ignition sticking in the start mode as it keeps turning over & you have to physically turn ignition off or cycle it to stop the sticking problem. Dealer has changed the ignition module 3 times & problem still exist. 3 modules in less than a year. I do understand that this is not a dealer problem as they are only the repair facility. I have called Chrysler corporation with the issue & they keep sending me back to the dealer. This is a faulty/defective part that falls completely on Chrysler & there engineering, design, development, testing, & production that is clearly not being done or accomplished. Safety issue clearly needs to be addressed at the highest level. I have seen many complaints concerning this recall that appear to not have been fixed from repeated failures. 1st attempted fix recall Sept 2022, 2nd attempted fix, Oct 2022, 3rd attempted fix Aug 2023. I have just taken said vehicle back to the dealer to hopefully address this issue again.

Engine
Filed Nov 10, 2020166,000 milesAZ

MY CAR WILL EXCEED OVER 60 MPH AND KEEPS FLASHING LIGHTS ON THE DASH THE STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN AT TIMES AND MAKES A LOUD SCREECH WHEN I TRY STARTING THE CAR

Electrical System
Filed Mar 3, 2018IL

DETAILS ISSUED 8/19/2015 RECALL ID 240549 NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 14V567000 VEHICLES AFFECTED 292,798 COMPONENT AFFECTED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN STARTING AND THAT IS EMBARRASSING WORKING HOME CARE

Air BagsCrash
Filed Jul 16, 2017KY

CASE DESCRIPTION I HAD A RECALLS ON MY 2008 DODGE MAGNUM FOR AIRBAGS, AND IGNITION. HAD IT TOWED TO COMMINWEALTH DODGE CAUSE IT STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION, AND SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED AIRBAGS ALSO. THE IGNITION ALLOWED THE CAR TO THEN RESTART. HOWEVER WHEN I WENT TO PICK THE CAR UP IT RAN REALLY BADLY, AND HAD ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS IN THE DASH ON. I CONFRONTED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS BEFORE EVEN LEAVING THE LOT. THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. I TOWED IT TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY FOUND THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS PULLED APART UNDER THE DASH. AFTER I PICKED THE CAR UP FROM THEM I'VE HAD THE WORST ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IMAGINABLE. I'VE BEEN STRANDED IN ELLENSBURG WA FOR 3 MONTHS, THE BATTERY DIED EVERY 3-4 WEEKS. FCA WILL NOT EVEN RETURN ANY OF MY CALLS, AND THE DEALERSHIP JUST TRIED TO SELL ME A NEW CAR WHEN I CONTACT THEM. PLEASE HELP

Electrical System
Filed Jun 26, 2017105,000 milesAL

ACCORDING TO MY LOCAL DEALER, MY CAR'S IGNITION MODULE WAS REPLACED AS A RESULT OF A RECALL. LAST WEEK MY CAR SHUT OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING 55MPH WHICH IS THE EXACT PROBLEM CAUSING THE ORIGINAL RECALL. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ALL CAME ON FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BUT THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING. THEN, AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS IT RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE CAR WILL ALSO NOT START ON OCCASION WHEN TURNING THE KEY UNLESS I PUSH THE KEY SIDEWAYS WHILE TURNING IT. I THINK SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE IGNITION MODULE. IT IS POSSIBLE THE PROBLEM WITH THE NEW IGNITION MODULE IS THE SAME AS THE OLD ONE? OR IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT EVER PERFORMED IN SPITE OF WHAT MY DEALER SAYS? THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM FOR FREE BECAUSE, ACCORDING TO THEIR RECORDS, THE RECALL OF THE IGNITION MODULE HAS BEEN DONE. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Electrical System
Filed Jun 19, 2017100,000 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE START POSITION AND COULD NOT BE MOVED TO THE RUN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EVANS ARENA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (924 SHILOH SPRINGS RD, DAYTON, OH 45415) WHERE IT WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING AT A RED LIGHT. THE CONTACT CALLED EVANS ARENA CHRYSLER AGAIN, BUT DID NOT BRING IN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 27, 2017IN

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) 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 ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PART NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 05/11/17 *BF UPDATED 10/12/2017*JS

Air Bags
Filed Feb 1, 2017OH

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electrical System
Filed Dec 23, 2016TN

TIPM PROBLEM. NOT WORKING LIGHT LOW BEAM.

Electrical System
Filed Nov 4, 2016183,000 milesMO

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. 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 NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 183,000.

Electrical System
Filed Nov 4, 201665,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE OVER A YEAR LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 12, 2016CT

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VIN WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (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 UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 22, 2016WA

2008 DODGE MAGNUM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP FAILURE TO RESOLVE RECALL 14V-567 REPAIRS IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. *SMD

Electrical System
Filed Aug 31, 2016107,000 milesCT

I BOUGHT A CAR AND AFTER A MONTH THE CAR WAS PARKED AFTER I CUT THE CAR OFF AND AFTER I CAME BACK IT WOULD NOT START, AND THE BATTERY WAS FINE EVERY ELSE COMES ON. I REPLACED RELAY SWITCH BUT STILL THE SAME PROBLEM. ITS BEEN A FEW MONTHS AND CAR IS STILL NOT FIXED. THE DEALER SAID LAST WEEK, AND SAID THEY CHECKED VIN NUMBER AND SAY THEY ARE DOING A RECALL BUT WAITING FOR THE PART DID NOT SAY WHAT IT IS. I AM STILL WAITING...........

Air BagsCrash
Filed Aug 20, 2016166,000 milesKY

HELP!! I HAVE A 2008 MAGNUM. I TRIED FOR 3 MONTHS TO GET THE IGNITION RECALL DONE. "PARTS WEREN'T AVAILABLE". SUDDENLY 3/2016 MY CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THEY DID THE P57, R25 RECALLS. UPON RETURN OF CAR TO ME I NOTICE DASH FUNCTIONS INOPERABLE. I WENT RIGHT BACK INSIDE AND WAS TOLD I COULD LEAVE IT TO BE LOOKED AT (I WOULD BE BILLED) I CALLED FCAUSLLC AND THEY SET ME UP FOR A TOW TO A 2ND DEALER. THERE IT WAS FOUND THE WIRING UNDER THE DASH HAD BEEN PULLED APART. PARTIAL REPAIR WAS MADE THERE, BUT I THEN HAD A SLOW DRAIN ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FOR 2+ MONTHS I WAS IGNORED BY FCA TRYING TO GET THE ISSUE REMEDIED. ON 5/22/16 I WAS ON HIGHWAY AND CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AGAIN. THIS TIME I HIT A RETAINING WALL. IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS AND I HAVE NO SOLUTION TO THIS. I WAS IGNORED FOR A MONTH AND A HALF. THEN THEY DENEYED MY CLAIM DUE TO IT "NOT BEING A MFG. DEFECT" THEY KNEW THE PROBLEM BEFORE THIS HAPPENED IN THE MEANTIME THE DEALER WHERE THE CAR IS HAS NOTIFIED ME THE CARS AIRBAGS HAD BEEN DEPLOYED AND ARE NO GOOD.... IF THEY JUST REPLACED ONE OF THEM, HOW HAD THEY BEEN DEPLOYED... WHY WOULD THEY SAID TO HAVE DONE A RECALL ON A DEPLOYED SYSTEM..... AND WHY WAS I NOT NOTIFIED OF A AIRBAG SYSTEM THAT WOULD NOT HAVE HELPED ME IF I WOULD HAVE HIT THE WALL HEAD ON? I HAVE FILED 2 COMPLAINTS WITH BBB , AND FCA LIED ABOUT THE WHOLE SITUATION, AND THE CASE WAS CLOSED. THE DEALERSHIP THAT MESSED UP THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPLIED WITH A FALSE SITUATION, AND SA

Electrical System
Filed Jul 25, 2016NV

I TOOK MY CAR TO PRESTAGE DODGE CAUSE THE CAR HAD PROBLEM STARTING SO THEY TESTED IT AND SAID IT WAS THE FUEL PUMPS, I ASKED WILL THAT TAKE CARE OF IT THEY SAID YES. I HAD TO BORROW $600.00 TO PAY FOR IT, 2 DAYS LATER IT STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TESTED IT AGAIN AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIPM AND THAT MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER IT. I DID SOME CHECKING ON THE ENTER NET ON THE TIPM AND THAT HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH AND DEATHS. IT SAYS TYPICAL SYMPTOMS OF A TIPM FAILURE ◦THE FUEL PUMP NOT TURNING OFF AND BURNING OUT ◦THE ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING ◦THE STARTER CRANKS BUT WON'T START ◦THE HORN GOING OFF AT RANDOM TIMES ◦POWER WINDOWS NOT WORKING I PAID 600 DOLLARS FOR PROBLEM THAT WAS NEVER FIXED AND FIND IT IS A PROBLEM AND THERE ARE LAWSUITS OUT THERE ALL SO FROM WHAT SEEN ITS A RECALL WILL YOU PLEASE HELP ME TO GET THIS PART REPLACE ON RECALL. THANK YOU *TR

Electrical System
Filed Jul 18, 201698,563 milesNV

I TOOK MY CAR TO PRESTIGE DODGE CAUSE THE CAR HAD PROBLEM STARTING SO THEY TESTED IT AND SAID IT WAS THE FUEL PUMPS , I ASKED WILL THAT TAKE CARE OF IT THEY SAID YES . I HAD TO BARROW 600.00 TO PAY FOR IT, 2 DAYS LATTER IT STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TESTED IT AGAIN AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIPM AND THAT MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER IT. I DID SOME CHECKING ON THE ENTER NET ON THE TIPM AND THAT HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH AND DEATHS. IT'S SAYS TYPICAL SYMPTOMS OF A TIPM FAILURE ◦THE FUEL PUMP NOT TURNING OFF AND BURNING OUT ◦THE ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING ◦THE STARTER CRANKS BUT WON'T START ◦THE HORN GOING OFF AT RANDOM TIMES ◦POWER WINDOWS NOT WORKING I PAID 600 DOLLARS FOR PROBLEM THAT WAS NEVER FIXED AND FIND IT IS A PROBLEM AND THERE ARE LAW SUITES OUT THERE ALL SO FROM WHAT SEEN ITS A RECALL WILL YOU PLEASE HELP ME TO GET THIS PART REPLACE ON RECALL . THEN THE MECHANIC SAID I SHOULD TRADE IT IN TO ME THAT WAS WRONG TO SAY I LOVE CAR . THANK YOU *TR

Engine
Filed Jul 17, 2016300,000 milesVA

WHILE SITTING AT RED LIGHT (FOOT ON BRAKES W ENGINE IDLING) CITY STREET WAITING FOR A GREEN LIGHT, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE (SOUND LIKE A LOUD CLUNK; BELT OR SOMETHING BREAKING APART) COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I QUICKLY LOOKED AT THE DASHBOARD FOR SOME INDICATION (NO WARNING/RED LIGHTS/HIGH TEMP/ LOW OIL PRESSURE) THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. NO SURE OF WHAT JUST HAPPENED, I DECIDED TO MAKE A U-TURN INTO PARKING LOT TO INVESTIGATE. AS I MADE THE U-TURN, I LOOKED IN REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED A TRAIL OF FLUID BEHIND ME AS I DROVE INTO PARKING LOT. PARKED CAR, AND RAISED THE HOOD TO FIND THAT I HAD A COOLANT LEAK. NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WERE THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM, I CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO TOW MY VEHICLE HOME. TWO DAYS LATER WHILE REMOVING THE FRONTEND ASSEMBLY TO INVESTIGATE ROOT CAUSE OF MY COOLANT LEAK, SMALL AND LARGE PIECES OF PLASTIC FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE FRONTEND ASSEMBLY. AS I REMOVED THE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY, I NOTICED THE FAN BLADES HAD BROKE OFF (ROOT CAUSE OF MY COOLANT LEAK) AND DAMAGED THE RADIATOR.

Air Bags
Filed Apr 8, 2016IL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 9, 2016AL

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); 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 NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 25, 2016WI

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING SEVERAL TIMES FOR MONTHS BEFORE BEING NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TOOLS AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR MONTHS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED DUE TO NO FOLLOW-UP RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE THAT THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 10, 2015NY

TL* 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 RECALL 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 ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Engine
Filed Oct 23, 201574,000 milesPA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Engine
Filed Oct 21, 2015TX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VIN WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNDETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 19, 201560,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE STARTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 7, 2015FL

I AM HAVING ISSUE WITH REIMBURSEMENT FROM DODGE ON REPAIR COMPLETED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 23, 201570,000 milesWA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) 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 NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 18, 2015WI

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 18, 2015CT

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 15, 201572,000 milesNY

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 10, 2015130,201 milesFL

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 4, 2015GA

TL* 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 *CN

Air Bags
Filed Sep 4, 2015GA

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 26, 2015VA

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 24, 2015169,820 milesAL

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 10, 2015LA

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 10, 201579,000 milesIL

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 9, 201545,000 milesWA

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.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 5, 201595,000 milesCA

TL* 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

Electrical System
Filed Aug 4, 2015NC

TL* 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.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 27, 2015MI

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 27, 20151,604 milesTX

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.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 20, 2015AZ

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 20, 201546,000 milesMD

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 16, 2015GA

TL* 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.

Engine
Filed Jul 16, 2015120,000 milesIL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 13, 201587,000 milesIL

TL* 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*LJ UPDATED 11/18/15*JB

Electrical System
Filed Jul 9, 2015DE

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 2, 201516,000 milesOH

TL* 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.

Electrical System
Filed Jun 23, 2015IL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V567000, 15V313000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS); 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. MA 08/17/15 UPDATED 09/03/15*LJ UPDATED 12/3/15 *JS THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TRADED IN. UPDATED 12/8/15 *JS

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Across model years

Worst on record: 2005
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20091100Routine
2008 — this page93500Do not drive
2007108530Do not drive
2006321521Do not drive
2005638791Do not drive
20032000Routine

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NHTSA has issued a do-not-drive warning for a recall on this vehicle.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: May 24, 2016. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.