Radiator problems of the 2008 Dodge Charger

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving there was a loud noise coming from the engine compartment with evidence of smoke the vehicle had to be towed the cause was damage from a melted radiator the contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle and there was smoke coming through the air condition vents. The contact stated that the hood was raised and the contact became aware that antifreeze was pouring out of the back of the radiator. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the radiator fan melted and punctured the radiator. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the radiator fan and the radiator had been previously replaced due to the same failure. Airport Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram located at 5751 eagle vail drive, orlando, FL 32822, was contacted by phone at (407) 541-6200 and notified of the failure. The manufacturer was also contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000. Piir=y. Ah.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle started to overheat. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic because the coolant fan punctured the radiator. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While the contact was parking the vehicle, a loud abnormal noise was heard under the hood and the contact noticed smoke and fluid leaking onto the ground. Also, the radiator fan detached and entered the radiator. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

We were driving on normal road going 35 mph when we heard a loud pop sound and started to lose power on vehicle, we pulled over to side of road and inspected engine and a blade on the radiator fan broke loose and became lodged into the radiator. After doing search online it appears this has happened quite frequently with this make model yet there is no recall on my VIN which I find unsatisfactory and will be reaching out to our local attorney if I do not heard about about this issue soon.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact noticed steam coming from the vehicle and it shook profusely. In addition, coolant began to leak from the vehicle and onto the engine. The vehicle overheated and shut off. The vehicle was also leaking oil. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the stan mcnabd Chrysler Chevrolet Dodge dealer and the radiator was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.

My radiator fan blade broke off and flew into my radiator. The piece of fan that broke off flew into my radiator puncturing a hole into the lower part of the radiator. A hole was made from the blade hitting it and causing all the antifreeze to leak out. This is second time in a two year period back-to-back that this has happened. And the repairs and parts costed me dearly. The vehicle was sitting still with the air conditioner on mid way. And the as the fan was turning the broken blade got stuck and the fan started to smoke almost catching fire.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the radiator was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the fan blades separated from the shroud and caused the radiator to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While at a stop light, the temperature gauge increased and antifreeze fumes and smoke emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was merged into a parking lot and towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the radiator and the fan blades detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While at a stop light, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact¿s residence and then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator fan fractured. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

I was driving and stop to get few things from store, left car running and notice wired noise like something hit the car, I walk out and check for visual damage and notice antifreeze leak out. Got home and find out that driver side radiator fan blade are separated and make a holes on radiator. I don't understand how this can happen.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled with no warning. The contact stated that previously, the fan and radiator failed to work due to an electrical short and the components caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the radiator and the fan. The contact indicated that months later, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that burning fumes emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wires, starter and ignition switch were on fire. The contact was able to merge the vehicle over and it was towed to a dealer. The technician replaced the ignition switch and the failure recurred intermittently. The contact was included but was not notified of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was not available. The vehicle was not. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

The cooling system fan blades came apart and the shrouds of the fan went thru the radiator causing immediate leakage of all coolant and destroying the radiator.