Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2008 Dodge Charger

The engine shut completely off during driving. I lost power steering and automatic braking. I tried to restart but it would not turn over. The battery and the alternator were not dead. I had it towed to a shop and they said the engine control module was dead. It almost caused me to have an accident. I then had to have it towed to a dealer for repair.

For several months my vehicle has failed to start intially, I recieved a recall notice for the ignition switch late last year 2014. I was told after many phone calls to dealerships there would be an update and the parts were not in to complete the repair. I have been stranded several times due to this issue sometimes for 20 minutes at a time. This past Wednesday as I drove home from work on a very high speed expressway, my vehicle shut off completely. It restarted on it's own once and then all systems shut down, leaving me coasting in rush hour traffic. I was able to pull over and allow the vehicle to roll to a stop safely. I called my roadside service and was towed to the nearest dealership. The next day I was told by the dealer that it was not the "recall" issue that caused this but a short in a wire that caused the alternator to fail completely . I was told that I would be charged for the repair, and subsequently my warranty would cover the repair except my 200. 00 deductible. Being that this is my only means of transportation I authorized it. The repair was done and my vehicle was returned to me on Friday Jul 17, 2015. Upon return the service tech noticed that my engine light was still on, and advised me to go get my battery checked as it had been drained. I did this and found the battery to be in "good" condition. Sunday Jul 19, 2015 on a quick trip to the store, I was greeted again with a "failure to start" issue. This left myself and my child in a stranded state until a friend could arrived to give me a jump. After paying to have my car repaired and promised the recall issue would not cause me to be stranded, I am very frustrated and fearful that my vehicle is too dangerous to drive. I do not have another vehicle to get to and from work. I need a resolution to this problem ASAP.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator was bad and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the engine light remained illuminated and the vehicle failed to start and was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. Aw.

Car failed to start. Battery was tested and was in good shape. Alternator was in good shape as well. I brought the car to my mechanic who told me the ignition switch was defective and there was a backlog with obtaining a new switch. He could not provide an estimate of how long I will be without the car. It will be at least five days under the best circumstances. . . . This incident is one of a stream of continued repairs that have been costly. . . . Searching on line it is apparent that many people are experiencing the same type issues. . . . Clearly, an investigation should be opened by the NHTSA for a recall.