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Dodge Charger 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Dodge Charger: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

609Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
65Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System393 complaints

393 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V567000.

Air Bags124 complaints

124 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V313000, 16V352000.

Engine106 complaints

106 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train34 complaints

34 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 08V295000, 08V583000.

Steering30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V295000Reported July 2, 2008 - 5,509 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 5,509 vehicles across all affected models.

08V583000Reported November 6, 2008 - 20,283 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 20,283 vehicles across all affected models.

14V567000Reported September 17, 2014 - 292,798 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 292,798 vehicles across all affected models.

15V313000Reported May 26, 2015 - 4,077,169 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 4,077,169 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
16V352000Reported May 24, 2016 - 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 4,648,270 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08052Opened September 2, 2008 - Closed November 10, 2008

PRNDL MISALIGNMENT. Resulted in recall campaign 08V583000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20071
20086
200912
201013
201116
20129
201337
201446
2015287
201681
201735
201818
201920
202012
20213
20226
20233
20253
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.