2008 Dodge Magnum Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 72% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “failed start” (13% of reports).
- 67electrical system complaints
- 90,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 47%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Failed start: mentioned in 9 of 67 complaints (13%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 9 of 67 complaints (13%)
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 9 of 67 complaints (13%)
- Numbers electrical air: mentioned in 7 of 67 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 37 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 67 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Dodge Magnum electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Magnum | 67 | 72% | 90,000 |
| 2007 Magnum | 6 | 6% | 79,073 |
| 2006 Magnum | 31 | 10% | 74,000 |
| 2005 Magnum | 54 | 8% | 84,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle purchased pre-owned/used Sept.7th 2022 from dealership. Had 3 open recalls which were addressed. Said recall in question is 14v567000 ignition switch problem. I have had vehicle back at dealer now 3 times for continued problem of ignition sticking in the start mode as it keeps turning over…
Details issued 8/19/2015 recall id 240549 nhtsa campaign # 14v567000 vehicles affected 292,798 component affected electrical system:ignition my car has not been starting and that is embarrassing working home care
Case description i had a recalls on my 2008 dodge magnum for airbags, and ignition. Had it towed to comminwealth dodge cause it stopped running while driving. They replaced the ignition, and supposedly replaced airbags also. The ignition allowed the car to then restart. However when i went to pick…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Dodge Magnums have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 67 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2008 Dodge Magnum (72% of the 93 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge Magnum electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2008 Dodge Magnum?
The most frequent phrase is “failed start”, in 9 of 67 complaints, followed by “stalled without” (9).
See all 2008 Dodge Magnum problems or electrical system problems across all Magnum years.