repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or…
2008 Dodge ChargerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 609 owner complaints about the 2008 Dodge Charger, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Dodge Charger has problems
609 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
391Electrical system22 crash/fire/injury
124Air bags15 crash/fire/injury
89Engine8 crash/fire/injury
33Power train
30Steering
15Engine and engine cooling
14Electronic stability control (ESC)
13Service brakes
13Suspension
8017 other systems11 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 391 | 22 |
| Air bags | 124 | 15 |
| Engine | 89 | 8 |
| Power train | 33 | 2 |
| Steering | 30 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 14 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 2 |
| Suspension | 13 | 2 |
| 17 other systems | 80 | 11 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2008 Dodge Charger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions.
no report yet
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Power train: axle hubs
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
99kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 242 electrical system complaints. 51% were reported before 100,000 miles.
15under 30k miles123under 100k miles119100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Charger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Charger median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Dodge Charger safety ratings
2008 Dodge Charger 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Dodge Charger, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- PRNDL MISALIGNMENTLed to recall 08V-583
In owners' words
What Charger owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as intended. An abnormal cranking sound could be heard coming from the engine. The contact stated it would take several attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact…
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, but was able to coast off the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle temporarily returned to normal functionality but was running abnormally. The contact stated…
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle remained running temporarily. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would no longer start. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA…
Own a 2008 Charger?
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