2008 Dodge Charger
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 609
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2008
Opened by NHTSA
65% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 609 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1,294 |
| 2007 | 554 |
| 2008 | 609 |
| 2009 | 174 |
| 2010 | 232 |
| 2011 | 695 |
| 2012 | 648 |
| 2013 | 359 |
| 2014 | 343 |
| 2015 | 136 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 128 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 5 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
65% · 393 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and module.
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2008 Dodge Charger. Driver was traveling in city at speeds <40 MPH. Radio started making crackling/popping sounds and vehicle started losing power at which time heavy white smoke began coming from hood. No sensor lights or warning signs given.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-13
Also filed under Equipment
When I turned my ignition key, it would not turn on the car no power
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-26
Also filed under Power train
Air bags
20% · 124 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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I was planning to go to the dealership and have the two airbag recalls fixed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-06
Engine
15% · 89 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-10
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. While the contact was parking the vehicle, a loud abnormal noise was heard under the hood and the contact noticed smoke and fluid leaking onto the ground.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-04
Hesitation when starting car
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-14
Power train
6% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.
Steering
5% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing tie rod assembly.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2008Complaint volume 609 complaints filed for this model year.
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2008-07-21Power train08V295000 Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, Dodge Magnum, and Charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on July 21, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2008-09-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-11-10 Prndl misalignment
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2008-11-10Power train08V583000 Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 Charger and Magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering…
Remedy: Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. The recall began on November 10, 2008. Owners…
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2015-06-08Air bags15V313000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and...
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.
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2015-08-19Electrical system14V567000 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,...
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
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2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 393 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 124 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 89 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V295000 · Power train
- Recall 08V583000 · Power train
- Recall 15V313000 · Air bags
- Recall 14V567000 · Electrical system
- Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2008 Dodge Charger reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Dodge Charger is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Charger?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Charger have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.