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2008 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 19, 2011 · 29,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    My 2008 dodge charger has had multiple electrical issues. Two months ago the passenger window wouldn't roll down then it worked again a few days later, approx 2 weeks ago i was turning a corner and the car just shut off. It restarted without problems. Today, the stereo system wont come on and my warranty went out 9 days ago. *kb

    ODI 10413609

  • May 29, 2011 · 75,601 miles

    Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Im submitting this statement for everyone that has had the unfortunate pleasure of owning a dodge vehicle. About a month and a half ago i was driving on the freeway and my 2008 dodge charger just died on me. I had it towed to the dealership and they told me that i needed a new engine as a result of oil sludge buildup. I submitted all my maintenance records showing that i was getting my maintenance done and they came…

    ODI 10413490

  • April 16, 2011 · 20,000 miles

    Engine

    During low speed turns to the left or right (less than 30 mph) decelerating no brakes, the car will stall. This has occurred three times with different drivers. Dealerships can find no defects. *tr

    ODI 10396098

  • October 14, 2010 · 57,550 miles

    Engine

    I have a 2008 dodge charger, the check engine light came on and i was wondering why. I took the car into autozone to get the scan via obdii, the scan came up with code p1004 which is a dealer code. I immediately researched the code and found that it was due to my "short runner valve" and my intake manifold. This issue is a widespread epidemic among chrysler cars; sebring, charger, 300...mostly 3.5 engines. The…

    ODI 10360832

  • August 28, 2009 · 39,500 miles

    Engine · Suspension

    Everyday while driving my 2008 dodge charger at any rate of speed, with my foot on the accelerator pedal and attempting to go faster or if i am keeping the vehicle at a steady speed, the vehicle feels as if it wants to hesitate or stall out. The vehicle also has a hard shift when shifting into drive, reverse, neutral or park and it feels as if the engine will drop out of the bottom of the vehicle onto the ground.…

    ODI 10285011