Denso 280-4255 Starter

Denso Reman Starter for Chrysler and Dodge

The Denso 280-4255 reman starter is a 12-volt, clockwise-rotation starter built around Mitsubishi OE family specifications. It is a direct-fit starting solution for select Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Magnum applications, including 2.0 kW and 1.4 kW configurations.

Denso remanufactured starters are rebuilt with attention to electrical integrity and cranking performance. The reman process includes high-voltage testing of the armature and field coils, refinished and performance-validated commutators, and replacement of terminals and fasteners with copper components. New bearings, brushes, and seals are also used where required to restore dependable operation.

Key Features

• 12.0-volt starter with clockwise rotation
• 1.4 power rating for OE-style starting performance
• Mitsubishi OE family design
• High-voltage tested armature and field coils
• Premium copper terminals for stable electrical current
• All-new bearings, brushes, and seals
• Bench-tested for factory-original performance

Detailed Description

Denso 280-4255 is a remanufactured starter designed for Chrysler and Dodge vehicles that use the Mitsubishi OE starter family. It is engineered to deliver strong cranking torque in cold-weather starts and hot-weather restart conditions, while maintaining the size and weight profile expected in OE replacement service. This part cross-references Bosch SR6454X and Chrysler 4896464AC for the same application.

For shoppers searching for a reman starter for a 2014-2016 Chrysler 300, a 2007-2016 Dodge Charger, or a 2015-2016 Dodge Challenger, this unit provides a direct replacement path with OE-style electrical and mechanical specifications. The Denso 280-4255 is also listed for Dodge Magnum and earlier Chrysler 300 applications.

What It Helps Solve

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter wear
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Electrical resistance from worn terminals or brushes
• Starting issues in cold or hot weather

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s starter power rating and rotation before installation, especially on Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger models with multiple starter configurations. Confirm the mounting location, electrical connections, and OE-style fitment against the existing unit before removal. Use the vehicle’s service information to check for any application-specific notes tied to 2.0 kW or 1.4 kW setups.

Compatible With 2014-2016 Chrysler 300, N/A; 2015-2016 Dodge Challenger, N/A; 2007-2016 Dodge Charger, N/A; 2012-2013 Chrysler 300, N/A; 2005-2011 Chrysler 300, N/A; 2007-2008 Dodge Magnum, N/A; 2005 Dodge Magnum, N/A; 2006 Dodge Magnum, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Denso reman starters are processed through a rigorous inspection, replacement, and bench-test routine to confirm electrical and mechanical performance before release. The remanufacturing approach also reuses serviceable materials, reducing waste while restoring the starter to dependable operating condition.