2008 Dodge Challenger

○ Not enough data

2008 Dodge Challenger
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:34:34.533Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2008: 10 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	1
2008	10
2009	133
2010	299
2011	193
2012	253
2013	179
2014	148
2015	126
2016	78
2017	49
2018	75
2019	59
2020	20
2021	19
2022	9
2023	41

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

Show complaint excerpts

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

Also filed under ENGINE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20090331

Also filed under LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

AIR BAGS

4 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.

ENGINE

3 of 10 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE

Show complaint excerpts

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

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 10 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

Show complaint excerpts

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

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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

FIRE

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