2008 Dodge Charger Power Train Problems
- 22
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 22 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated. After an oxygen sensor was installed by an independent mechanic, the vehicle failed to shift gears or accelerate above 35 mph. In addition, the oxygen sensor indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to texas dodge ([redacted], amarillo, tx 79106, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was…
ODI 11111200
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
While driving in the neighborhood the car shut off lost power steering car was in drive and ignition was still on. Turned the ignition off and took several tries to restart car restarted but would not go above 10 mph and cut off 4 times thereafter. Drove a week later and same problem right before i got on the highway. Car shuts off while in drive. No check engine lights or any other indicator lights come on. This is…
ODI 11080020
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The car turns off while driving. I changed the fuel pump, the spark plugs, got some new relays i did everything and not even a dealer knows why it's doing that.
ODI 11079982
Electrical System · Power Train
2008 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to repair transmission/gear switch recall or wireless ignition node module recall notices. *smd
ODI 10882215
Power Train
The shifter will not come out of park after starting and will not release the key.
ODI 10874627
Engine · Power Train
I have a 2008 dodge charger 5.7 hemi and the valve seat dropped and cause my piston to get chewed up which now it needs a new motor and i don't have money for it so i had too sell the car
ODI 11051642
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 mph, the esp and abs warning lights illuminated. Also, when the speed reached above 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the gear shift switched gears independently without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 10743337
Engine · Power Train
On my way to the gas station to fill up my tank , when i arrive i put my car in park and as i'm about to step out the car rolls back , i'm thinking maybe i put it in reverse by accident but no it was in park but it got stuck in reverse my car has almost 80k miles on it 2008 dodge charger . This incident almost made me hit the car behind me because it rolled back luckily for emergency brakes it didn't . Had to have…
ODI 10661103
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would…
ODI 10762097
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was accelerating up an entrance ramp to the freeway when the vehicle died, causing loss of power. I coasted to side of road and restarted car. This has happened more than once, but is intermittent. I have noticed no common similarities, it is as if the ignition shuts off. *tr
ODI 10706711
Engine · Power Train
I was driving and stop to get few things from store, left car running and notice wired noise like something hit the car, i walk out and check for visual damage and notice antifreeze leak out. Got home and find out that driver side radiator fan blade are separated and make a holes on radiator. I don't understand how this can happen. *tr
ODI 10614810
Power Train
We just purchased a 2008 dodge charger and we were driving and the car started shaking extremely bad and idle rough and started loosing power. We also have had a lot of problems with the ac and also the dash buckle above the radio. *tr
ODI 10610981
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Structure · Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled with no warning. The contact stated that previously, the fan and radiator failed to work due to an electrical short and the components caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the radiator and the fan. The contact indicated that months later, the failure recurred. In…
Fire reported
ODI 10679393
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I turned on the car and the electronic throttle control light was on. It did not turn off and continued to be on until i turned off the car and turned it back on. And as soon as you turn it back on the rpm's on the car touch 3000. The company claims that there is no way to solve the problem, i have looked on forums and found no solution. This is a major defect within the product. *tr
ODI 10555447
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the shifter seized. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact that the part was not available for nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10660109
Electrical System · Power Train
2008 dodge charger. Vehicle was involved in car accident due to recall. Consumer requests assistance. *ta consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd updated 02/23/15. *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10667976
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the transmission shifted into first gear independently. The failure recurred frequently and often, it would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10515026
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
I have a 2008 dodge charger, which has had several electrical problems to occur since i purchased the vehicle in aug., 2008. 2 of the problems could have caused serious injury if i had wrecked when the sterring wheel locked or just the other day the fan blade motors locked up and bursted my radiaotr. This vehicle is too new to have so many defects, especiall linking to electrical matters that are not recognized by…
ODI 10410473
Column Shift · Power Train
After receiving recall 08v583000 involving police vehicles with steering column mounted shifter on 11/18/2008, vehicle repeatedly has problems engaging gears. Officers driving this vehicle place the shifter into drive and learn that it has not engaged and is instead in neutral. It often startles the officers, who are focused on making rapid shift changes in order to pursue violators or negotiate terrain. Officers…
ODI 10348096
Power Train
I have a 2008 dodge charger with 15,500 miles with in that same week i have had my car at gary mathews motors dodge, jeep, and chrysler 3 times and i've been talking to ryan l. Brown i took the car in for the first time on 4-21-09 they had it for less than one day and said it was fixed that the computer chip failed and they reprogrammed the power train control module. I had the car for one day and i had to take it…
ODI 10267402
Power Train
I purchased this car on august 4 2008. Initially, when i test drove the vehicle, the car would mildly vibrate on a complete stop. I told the sales representative about the problem and we both agreed it might have been a minor issue. He stated the problem will be corrected prior to purchasing the vehicle. I did not think nothing of the issue. The day i purchased the vehicle the sales representative stated that the…
ODI 10238759
Power Train
2008 dodge charger se plus 3.5ho shortly after purchasing this vehicle i noticed a very bad shake/shudder/stutter when the vehicle was shifting, mainly from first to second gear, which results in power loss. I have taken it to various dealerships numerous times. One dealership told me that they could not duplicate the symptom, and that it was performing as designed. Another dealership stated that they know exactly…
ODI 10272444