2008 Dodge Charger Awd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Power Train (2) · Engine (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (22)
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
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.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-01-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i can put the key in the starter i'm turning it over novi truck is running to my gas pump or my speedometer or my radio …”
2018-10-11 · Unknown Or Other · 168,000 mi“the blade on the fan blade broke off,and stuck a hole in the radiator i was driving and i heard this noise,smoke started coming thru the vent in the car…”
2018-09-13 · Vehicle Speed Control“i drive to work every day and i can feel my car shacking while i have the car on drive. i have experienced my vehicle sliding of the road with out control. also my breaks has lost control on me while driving 20 mph. these issues im experiencing are very dangerous and i don't feel safe at all driving my vehicle even if im driving slow. the last occu…”
2018-08-24 · Electrical System · 184,000 mi“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 f…”
2016-08-02 · Unknown Or Other“my accelerator stuck could not stop the car it got faster and faster as i tried to stop it i had to hit emergency breaks to stop was sliding as i tried to stop. i was lucky that i was on the expressway with no cars near by i was very blessed than i panted. i was pushing breaks and it would not do anything.…”
2015-09-01 · Unknown Or Other · 120,000 mi“ my car has been sticking in the start position for months now. if i don't wiggle the key a bit to the left it would stay in the start position. last monday my key has been getting stuck in the ignition while i try to position it in park. im forced to keep starting the car and moving it to try to successfully put the vehicle in park. this happe…”
2015-01-20 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 101,000 mi“for the past few months, and more so now in the colder weather, the electric throttle control comes on either at start up or between 10-35 mph. when this happens, power immediately goes to nothing causing the car to die. the abs lights, including the bas light, are also now on. *tr…”
2014-11-19 · Engine · 160,000 mi“i was driving 45 mph when my 2008 dodge charger started wanting to cut off as if was running out of gas then all at once car just cuts off in middle of road. the charger would not crank back up, took it to a dealer and they said motor just went out, and also sometimes i had problems with the vehicle not wanting to cut on put the key in and turn to…”
2014-04-24 · Vehicle Speed Control · 103,227 mi“1. there is a lightbolt light that lights up and flashes on my dashboard the instant when i turn on my vehicle for the first time in the day. i have to wait for the engine to heat up a little before i turn it off and restart it again. 2. as i drive and go on the highway or at anytime that my rpm reaches 3, the lightbolt light flashes again and…”
2014-02-18 · Engine · 65,000 mi“there was a loud knocking coming from my car, i then had placed car into be service to check out knocking. once the top of engine was torn down, they found the pin to the rocker arm assembly was cracked and call dodge dealer to order part and found that this is a on going problem with dodge 3.5 v-6 engine. parts where around 800 and total bill was …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.