2008 Dodge Magnum Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 67 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 72% of all 93 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 5 Magnum model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 67
- 72% of 93 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 93
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 90,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Dodge Magnum electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 29, 2010, latest Aug 14, 2023.
Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Dodge Magnum
- NHTSA 14V567000Sep 17, 2014Electrical System292,798 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
Electrical System complaints by Magnum model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Dodge Magnum have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 67 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 72% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Magnum year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2008 Dodge Magnum has the most electrical complaints (67), compared with 67 for the 2008.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Dodge Magnum?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Magnum concerns the electrical: 14V567000.