TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A 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 FAILURE. THE APPR…
2008 dodge Magnum electrical problems
moderate 64 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
64
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
TIPM PROBLEM. NOT WORKING LIGHT LOW BEAM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM TH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,048. UPDATED 2/24/15*CN THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. 03/02/15*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW OPENED AND CLOSED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND PROVIDED TWO SETS OF KEYS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIF…
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…
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 (ELECTRICA…
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.
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 FAI…
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 MANUFA…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2008 dodge Magnum?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 64 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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