Instrument Panel problems of the 2008 Dodge Charger

This is a law enforcement vehicle the officer started it to let it warm up. The vehicle had been running for about 10 minutes when he noticed smoke coming from the windows. The fire originated in the instrument panel and destroyed the drivers side of the dash, head liner, steering wheel, seat and windshield. The rest of the interior has heavy smoke damage vehicle is a total loss.

We had purchased a 2008 Dodge Charger with 2 miles. Approximately 3-4 months after we had purchased the vehicle it had engine oil on crankshaft seal, speedometer was erratic it would go from 60-0 from cruising, it had a jolt pulling feeling. From that point on the air conditioner was not cooling properly, & had a foul smell, cruise control would cancel by itself. Then on 06/23/2008 it had engine oil leak. So we decided to do something that would just completely ruin our credit, we voluntarily turned in the car. As of today 02/26/2009 we have a balance as per Chrysler of 7,500 dollars because they were only able to sell it for 17,000. I have invoices, to proof what our issues were, some were replaced, some TSB was and wasn't found. We had the vehicle for only 7-8 months. And for this to be such an issue with a brand new vehicle to me was just ridiculous. Since that was the main reason I had purchased a brand new car in the first place.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. When applying pressure to the brakes, the vehicle vibrates excessively. The vehicle stalled twice when coming to a complete stop. While driving over 40 mph, the speedometer dropped to zero. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the key module and rpm module; however, the failure remains. She filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 6 and current mileage was 25,970.