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2008 Dodge Challenger

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2008 Dodge Challenger
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:44.417Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Challenger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 132 complaints 2009 2010: 298 complaints 2011: 191 complaints 2012: 253 complaints 2012 2013: 179 complaints 2014: 146 complaints 2015: 126 complaints 2015 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 49 complaints 2018: 74 complaints 2018 2019: 58 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 18 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 40 complaints 2023
2008: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
200810
2009132
2010298
2011191
2012253
2013179
2014146
2015126
201678
201749
201874
201958
202020
202118
20229
202340

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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I PURCHASED A NEW 2008 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT-8 IN 2008 AND EVERY SINCE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS. CHRYSLER WOULD FIX EVERY TIME SOMETHING WOULD HAVE PROBLEMS. AFTER THE FIRST MOTOR WENT OUT (DUE TO ENGINEERING OF THE 6.1L HEMI) CHRYSLER AGREED TO REPAIR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160316

FAILURE TO PERFORM RECALL NOTICE BY MY LOCAL DEALER. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090331

AIR BAGS

4 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.

ENGINE

3 of 10 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
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I PURCHASED A NEW 2008 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT-8 IN 2008 AND EVERY SINCE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS. CHRYSLER WOULD FIX EVERY TIME SOMETHING WOULD HAVE PROBLEMS. AFTER THE FIRST MOTOR WENT OUT (DUE TO ENGINEERING OF THE 6.1L HEMI) CHRYSLER AGREED TO REPAIR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160316

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200309

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 10 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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My throttle got stuck open four times and the last time I almost lost my life and was in an accident. This is a known issue on the dodge forums but dodge refuses to call this defective and make it a recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230308

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200309

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 of 10 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

FIRE
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I PURCHASED A NEW 2008 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT-8 IN 2008 AND EVERY SINCE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS. CHRYSLER WOULD FIX EVERY TIME SOMETHING WOULD HAVE PROBLEMS. AFTER THE FIRST MOTOR WENT OUT (DUE TO ENGINEERING OF THE 6.1L HEMI) CHRYSLER AGREED TO REPAIR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160316

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080915 — power train

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,636 MY 2008-2009 DODGE CHALLENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND "KEYLESS GO" OPTION. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR V

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE SO THE ENGINE CAN ONLY BE TURNED OFF WHEN THE TRANSMISSION AND GEAR SELECTOR IS IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Campaign 08V458000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151117 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015.

Campaign 15V444000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Dodge Challenger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V458000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V444000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V352000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Dodge Challenger reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Challenger?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Challenger have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.