2008 Dodge Charger Engine Problems
- 83
- 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 83 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 8 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 19 records
- notified failure · 13 records
- ignition switch · 10 records
- electrical system · 10 records
- engine stalled · 10 records
- diagnosed repaired · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving 60 mph, the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10736093
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
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While traveling at 10 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
ODI 10785066
Engine
My engine light is on in the car and i have contacted several chrysler dealerships and they are telling me that the parts for repair are not in. I have a fear of driving because the safety recall is so dangerous. *tr
ODI 10659174
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 · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 10 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle failed to restart. The dealer stated that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 11/20/14*lj updated 5/4/2015 *js
ODI 10641608
Engine · Starter Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the starter and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10661825
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
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving when the car suddenly stalled out. A few months later there was a recall notice for a faulty ignition switch. A couple of months after that, the car suddenly lost power as i was driving down the road. I took it to the repair shop, and they still can't figure out what the problem is. I'm requesting a loaner vehicle until the recall problem is fixed, before an accident happens. *tr
ODI 10664798
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Cooling fan hit fan shroud breaking off a piece that hit the radiator. . This caused loss of radiator coolant. Fans and radiator had to be replaced along with coolant. According to dodge forum this problem has been recalled on some same vehicles (2008 chargers) but mine has not been recalled or notified that this could occur. Fortunately the car was at idle when this happened. No injury occurred. This is a design…
ODI 10611130
Engine
I was driving down a street when all of a sudden my vehicle started to shake. I pulled over and found out the my cooling fan had broken off sending the blades into my radiator causing the system to lose coolant. I spent over 400 dollars for repairs. This is a common problem from what i read and i feel that i should be reimburse for the coat of the repairs and have chrysler perform a check for any other damages it…
ODI 10616656
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
Engine
I recently been driving (charger)to work because my other car was in the shop so i was leaving work one day and i hear a noise that was coming from the front of the car i had it towed so i took it to a shop and they told my it was a rod and i said was that and how did that could of happen they explain to me so than i took it to two more shop and everybody said the same thing that my vehicle is well maintain and that…
ODI 10592063
Engine
Was pulling into a gas station and the engine stalled. Went to start it and would not start had it towed to a dealership and they replaced the starter. As soon as it started up there was a knock on the engine. As the mechanic claimed it's "rod knock" and claimed that the oil was never replace. The place that i bought it from did the oil change and have proof they did it. The engine ran fine before hand and no longer…
ODI 10562757
Engine
I have a 2008 dodge charger with the 3.5 engine. It is using 1 quart per 400 miles. I know this is a common problem with this engine. Is there a class action lawsuit for this problem. *tr
ODI 10560800
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant and air bleeder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10672296
Engine
Vehicle shut off/stalled multiple times while driving or making a stop. Many other people owning dodge cars, charger, challenger, and some other models have been dealing with this for years. It has happened to me 4 times since i bought my car in 2012, the first time it happened while braking to make a left turn the car stalled completely all my dash lights came on i had to pull over and restart the engine. Second…
ODI 10577286
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving at a high rate of speed, the contact noticed smoke under the hood and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The repairs were unknown to the contact. The vehicle was also repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). When the key was turned in…
Fire reported
ODI 10760734
Engine
Vehicle has had multiple issues with ignition switch, sometimes as soon as i start the car then engine will die. I thought initially that i was doing something wrong and i let it pass because this vehicle is not heavily used, but started seeing online that people were complaining for similar issues. I tried switching keyfobs but that did not solve the issue. Fortunately, i've never had the engine die on me while…
ODI 10775909
Engine
I stopped my dodge charger in the gas station parking lot. I just finished washing my charger and was on my way to a car show. I stopped at the gas station to wait for the rest of the people in my group. My girlfriend exited her vehicle and got into my car. I started my car back up to run the a/c. Within a few seconds of starting my car up, i heard a loud bang. I immediately turned my car off and exited my vehicle.…
ODI 10523591
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph a loud popping and banging noise emitted from underneath the hood. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The driver noticed that the fan assembly and radiator both fractured as a result of a large amount of antifreeze leakage. In addition, steam emitted from underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to an…
ODI 10521408
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on three occasions where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Dr
ODI 10593470
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Ignition modulator switch shut the car completly down as the was coming to a stop this part attaches into the computer and can go at anytime even when driving. Chrysler has a major back order on this part and has no idea when they can get the part to the dealerships to correct the issue. There are over 1000 vehicles currently with issue across the usa. I have checked with dealerships from nj as far as mo after they…
ODI 10520262
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the module failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
ODI 10776580
Engine
Driving down the highway the engine just shut off. No lights came on prior to this. I pulled over and it started back. I went back toward my home (20 miles) and stopped at a store and when i pulled back on the road it shut off again. It started back but left me afraid to drive the car anymore. This is very dangerous and i suspect it has something to do with the fobik key turning back to the off position on its on,…
ODI 10508333