2008 Dodge Challenger Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Dodge Challenger.

19812009
Complaints
17
per 10K Sold
9.8
US Sales
17,423
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2008 Dodge Challenger Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Airbags

#24 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#33 complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Dodge Challenger.

Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Recalls for 2008 Dodge Challenger

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,736,730 vehicles.

16V352000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~4,648,270 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

15V444000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~88,460 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Other Dodge Challenger Years

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2008 Dodge Challenger — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2008 Dodge Challenger reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 Dodge Challenger has 17 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Dodge Challenger?
Top reported problems: Airbags (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2008 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Dodge Challenger include 1 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,736,730 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2008 Dodge Challenger?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Challenger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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