2008 Dodge Magnum Engine cooling Problems

“While driving my 2008 Dodge Magnum, my car completely shut off without warning and not one light inside turned on indicating a problem. This has happened on three occasions when I first purchased the vehicle. The cars computer was reflashed twice and I don't know what was done besides that. It obviously didn't fix the problem cause my car has shut off plenty of times after that. The last occasion was monday 02-15-10 while in the parking lot, as I put the car in reverse the car stalled when I took my foot off the brake. It just shut off again but this time an actual light came on. …”

“08 Magnum purchased 08.08.2009 w/ 40,235 miles w/ 48,000 extended warranty. Around january of 2010 stalling in parking lots, at traffic lights, while in reverse. While regular driving car will buck, as though neutral was engaged and disengaged. This may occur weekly, no diagnosis was made on multiple trips. Now while driving at 65-70mph on highway on 6/04/2010, right front tie rod end explodes . I was able to wrestle control of the vehicle and safely pull over to shoulder after nearly hitting wall. …”

“I purchase the Dodge Magnum in december of 2008 in february and april of 2009 I had to take it to the dealer because the car would not move after making a stop at the signal light on two occasions without shutting the car off and restarting it. In may on 2010, I had to take my car to the dealer because coolant leaking due to water pump went out.”

“The contact owns 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 89,437.”

“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact purchased the vehicle with 32,000 miles. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine lost power and stalled. The instrument panel gauges fluctuated right before the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine locked up and the top part of the engine seized. The vehicle could not be restarted after the failure occurred. The vehicle is unable to be driven. There were no previous failures with the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 57,000.”