Starter problems of the 2008 Dodge Charger

Over the past week on several occasions when trying to start vehicle starter would not engage. Used different fob's with same result. Brought vehicle to lester glenn Chrysler/Dodge, toms river, NJ. Diagnosis was ignition module. Cost to repair $1,200. This occurred while vehicle was stationary.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the ignition failed to turn over to start the vehicle. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the starter and smoke appeared several times. While driving, the vehicle surged and jerked multiple times at a high rate of speed. The vehicle failed to turn off unless the contact made numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The part for the repair was not available. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who replaced the starter, but the failure recurred a day later. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the part was available. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), but the contact was unable to drive the vehicle due to the failure recurring. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the starter and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

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.

I had just gotten the car back after having the car reprogrammed with the key fob. The car started doing the same thing again. It sounded like a tape deck was loading. Then the car would not crank at all. I had to have it towed to the dealership once again to have the starter replaced! I don't understand why they could not find this out when it was there the first time??? this ended up costing me $353. 27!!! luckily I had just gotten my income tax refund.