Component Record

Dodge Charger 2008 Power Train Problems

34 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2008 Dodge Charger - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage34 complaints

34 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

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

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.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System393 Air Bags124 Engine106 Steering30 Unknown Or Other28 Brakes17

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.