Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Dodge Magnum owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 & you have to physically turn ignition off or cycle it to stop the sticking problem. Dealer has changed the ignition module 3 times & problem still exist. 3 modules in less than a year. I do understand that this is not a dealer problem as they are only the repair facility. I have called Chrysler corporation with the issue & they keep sending me back to the dealer. This is a faulty/defective part that falls completely on Chrysler & there engineering, design, development, testing, & production that is clearly not being done or accomplished. …
This is a police package 2008 Dodge Magnum. We have a fleet of them. All have the same issue. While operating the vehicle the officers experience a system shut down. The systems include but are not limited to all dash warning indicators come on suddenly, the alarm system indicator illuminates and begins to flash every second, gauges go to zero, the transmission down shift to 1st gear, power reduction kicks in, if the officer place the vehicle in park it will not come out of park, it becomes locked. Also the if the officer shuts the vehicle off it will not start and the security system warning light blinks every second. Only after pulling fuse 11 turning the key on and then off reinstalling the fuse will the car start. And maybe go into gear. The last time this has happened 3 weeks ago the officer had a perp in the back seat and the car stalled out on him. …
Help!! I have a 2008 Magnum. I tried for 3 months to get the ignition recall done. "parts weren't available". Suddenly 3/2016 my car shut off while driving. It was towed to a dealer where they did the p57, r25 recalls. Upon return of car to me I notice dash functions inoperable. I went right back inside and was told I could leave it to be looked at (I would be billed) I called fcausllc and they set me up for a tow to a 2nd dealer. There it was found the wiring under the dash had been pulled apart. Partial repair was made there, but I then had a slow drain on electrical system. For 2+ months I was ignored by FCA trying to get the issue remedied. On 5/22/16 I was on highway and car completely shut down again. This time I hit a retaining wall. It's been 3 months and I have no solution to this. I was ignored for a month and a half. Then they deneyed my claim due to it "not being a mfg. …
I took my car to prestige Dodge cause the car had problem starting so they tested it and said it was the fuel pumps , I asked will that take care of it they said yes . I had to barrow 600.00 to pay for it, 2 days latter it started again. Took it back tested it again and they said it was the TIPM and that my extended warranty would not cover it. I did some checking on the enter net on the TIPM and that has been problems with and deaths. It's says typical symptoms of a TIPM failure ◦the fuel pump not turning off and burning out ◦the engine stalling while driving ◦the starter cranks but won't start ◦the horn going off at random times ◦power windows not working I paid 600 dollars for problem that was never fixed and find it is a problem and there are law suites out there all so from what seen its a recall will you please help me to get this part replace on …
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 the car up it ran really badly, and had all the warning lights in the dash on. I confronted the dealership about this before even leaving the lot. They told me I would have to pay to have it looked at. I towed it to a different dealership where they found the main wiring harness pulled apart under the dash. After I picked the car up from them I've had the worst electrical problems imaginable. I've been stranded in ellensburg wa for 3 months, the battery died every 3-4 weeks. FCA will not even return any of my calls, and the dealership just tried to sell me a new car when I contact them. …
According to my local dealer, my car's ignition module was replaced as a result of a recall. Last week my car shut off for no apparent reason while driving 55mph which is the exact problem causing the original recall. The instrument panel lights all came on for several seconds but the engine quit running. Then, after several seconds it returned to normal. The car will also not start on occasion when turning the key unless I push the key sideways while turning it. I think something is wrong with the ignition module. It is possible the problem with the new ignition module is the same as the old one? Or is it possible that the recall was not ever performed in spite of what my dealer says? The dealer refuses to repair this problem for free because, according to their records, the recall of the ignition module has been done. What should I do?
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on two separate occasions, but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 183,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While attempting to start the vehicle, the key became stuck in the start position and could not be moved to the run position. The vehicle was taken to evans arena Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (924 shiloh springs rd, dayton, oh 45415) where it was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle stalled while idling at a red light. The contact called evans arena Chrysler again, but did not bring in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the instrument panel gauges and lights would operate and illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system) in December of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown electrical part needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,500. The VIN was not available.
Related recalls
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,…
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.
Electrical complaints in other Magnum years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2008 Dodge Magnum?
NHTSA has 67 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 72% of the model year's 93 complaints. The component named most often is ignition › switch (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2008 Dodge Magnum electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-567 (ignition, Sep 17, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2008 Dodge Magnum electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 90,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.