2008 Dodge Charger AWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Charger AWD years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Charger AWD. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Charger AWD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 40%), typically at around 101,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Dodge Charger AWD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 40% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 33% | 97,523 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 27% | 102,114 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 20% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 69,409 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 13% | 103,227 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Dodge Charger AWD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Dodge Charger AWD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
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
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…
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…
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…
Other Dodge Charger AWD years
← 2007 Charger AWD · 2009 Charger AWD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Charger AWD | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Charger AWD | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 Charger AWD | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Charger AWD?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge Charger AWD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Dodge Charger AWD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Charger AWD model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.