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.
Engine
Was driving to work and going about 30 mph and accelerating after a stop light and engine started to hesitate and then heard very load rattling/ticking noise that is non stop. Car stalled in middle of street. Finally got it started again. Car did make it home but would not accelerate too much. Am now told by mechanic that engine is blown and need to replace it. Have maintained this engine and replaced oil regularly.…
ODI 10507142
Engine
This vehicle occasionally stalls out, it can happen once and not again for 4 or 5 months or it can happen numerous times in a short period of time. This usually happens at low speed and there is no warning when it will happen, the radio, lights and windows all work, however the fuel gauge goes to zero. I have had the vehicle checked by firestone and also an independent mechanic and the tests shows nothing is wrong .…
ODI 10639372
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled with out warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
ODI 10609009
Engine
On christmas eve, december 24th 2012 at approximately 1:45 in the afternoon i was driving my 2008 dodge charger on a busy intersection when all of a sudden i heard a loud banging noise from my engine compartment. After i heard the loud noise, my 2008 dodge charger immediately stopped and shut off in the middle of the busy intersection nearly causing a chain reaction multicar accident. A local police offer came to…
ODI 10490112
Engine
On june 21st of 2012, while my car was sitting in the parking lot running with my kids in the car, my a/c was running to keep them cool. It was over 100* outside and my kids needed to stay cool. I was out of my car for a matter of minutes and i heard a loud popping sound. As i turned to my car, i saw a large pool of antifreeze under my car. I turned my car off and turned my car into the body shop that i was parked…
ODI 10523589
Electrical System · Engine
Car randomly began to shut off right after starting or sometimes while driving. It got to the point where it shut off and it wouldn't start again. I towed it to the dealership and they advised me that i need to replace ignition module and key fob also need to reprogram. The total came up to $ 696.18. Two years went by and it was working ok until one day again, randomly began to shut off right after starting or…
ODI 10632810
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the key remained in the on position and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was…
ODI 10713459
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 40 mph, an extremely loud noise emitted from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where both engine lifters were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
ODI 10885037