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2008 Dodge Charger Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2008 Dodge Charger, and owners have filed 609 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

5
safety recalls
609
owner complaints to NHTSA
24 / 22
complaints citing a crash / fire
15–21
MPG combined (EPA)

5 safety recalls for the 2008 Dodge Charger

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 16V352000 Reported 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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,…

    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. Dealers will…

  2. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 15V313000 Reported 4,077,169 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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…

    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. Dealers will replace…

  3. Ignition (electrical system)

    NHTSA 14V567000 Reported 292,798 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

    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…

    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…

  4. Column shift (power train)

    NHTSA 08V583000 Reported 20,283 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    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 column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.

    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 may contact chrysler at…

  5. Axle hubs (power train)

    NHTSA 08V295000 Reported 5,509 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    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 cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.

    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.

609 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Dodge Charger have filed 609 complaints with NHTSA; 24 describe a crash and 22 describe a fire. Reports cite 23 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 93,647 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 287 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 10, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion 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 ta”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 26, 2025 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Dodge Charger (Charger AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined15–21 mpg
City / Highway13–18 / 18–26
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classLarge Cars
Engine6/8 cyl, 2.7/3.5/5.7/6.1 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Automatic 5-spd

Compare Dodge Charger model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Charger model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1966 Dodge Charger20
1967 Dodge Charger30
1968 Dodge Charger50
1970 Dodge Charger11
1971 Dodge Charger50
1972 Dodge Charger20
1973 Dodge Charger70
1974 Dodge Charger10
1975 Dodge Charger20
1976 Dodge Charger20
1977 Dodge Charger20
1978 Dodge Charger10
1983 Dodge Charger10
1984 Dodge Charger11
1985 Dodge Charger22
1986 Dodge Charger20
1987 Dodge Charger10
2001 Dodge Charger03
2006 Dodge Charger51,294
2007 Dodge Charger5554
2008 Dodge Charger5609
2009 Dodge Charger6174
2010 Dodge Charger6232
2011 Dodge Charger11695
2012 Dodge Charger14648
2013 Dodge Charger8360
2014 Dodge Charger9343
2015 Dodge Charger7136
2016 Dodge Charger5182
2017 Dodge Charger4128
2018 Dodge Charger6122
2019 Dodge Charger5120
2020 Dodge Charger357
2021 Dodge Charger235
2022 Dodge Charger316
2023 Dodge Charger226
2024 Dodge Charger01
2026 Dodge Charger12
2027 Dodge Charger10

Checking a specific 2008 Dodge Charger

How do I know if my 2008 Dodge Charger has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2008 Dodge Charger; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V295000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.