2008 Dodge Charger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (303) · Engine (72) · Air Bags (51)
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393 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-201
Risk: 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 replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants
Fix: 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. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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 SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time,
Risk: 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 occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-782
Electrical System:ignition 2014-09-17 · campaign 14V567000 · 292,798 vehicles
Defect: 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, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" positi
Risk: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the r
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (42)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System“while driving on an expressway at 70 mph , the car suddenly stopped and had no power. the gas gauge showed 1/4 tank of gas . luckily we we able to cross lanes by coasting, to get off to the right. we had to be towed to a repair shop. the car was found to be out of gas ! this could have been a catastrophic accident ,or death ,had we not been abl…”
2025-06-26 · Electrical System“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 stated that last year he received notifications of nh…”
2025-05-06 · Suspension“my car was leaking gas from the fuel pump and i guess my car from the backseat almost caught fire cause i seen smoke coming from the back seat behind the driver. i went to two dodge dealerships to let them know about this incident that reason why my fuel pump caught on fire because dodge put the negative and the positive wire close to each other on…”
2025-04-26 · Power Train“when i turned my ignition key, it would not turn on the car no power…”
2023-08-09 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) · 208,500 mi“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 that the failure recurred. several unknown warning lig…”
2023-03-17 · Electrical System · 187,846 mi“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 campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). the deal…”
2022-11-29 · Engine · 270,917 mi“the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine, traction control, and an unknown warning light illuminated. the contact restarted the vehicle and drove to his residence. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that he had to pay out…”
2022-10-14 · Service Brakes“the esp bass light and traction control lights and the brake light keeps lighting up on the dash of my 2008 dodge charger rt took it to a mechanic shop and told them what was going on replace the wheel speed sensor in the back and the rear axle the brake light no longer lights up but the esp and the traction control light still light up on the car …”
2022-09-26 · Electrical System“accelerating on highway at around 45mph my dodge charger gave a small spurt of powder then immediately after i lost complete power and shut down. i had to move to shoulder of highway where i turned the key to off position and took key out. i tried to restart the car and it wouldnt even try turning over. the cluster lights of prnd38 (ive never seen …”
2022-09-06 · Power Train“the gas gage on the dash is not reading properly my car said i had 1/8 of a tank and then driving down the interstate my car dies in the middle of the road lights went out power steering …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.