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2008 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Dodge Charger has 60 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Dodge Charger

Electrical
367
Engine
60
Airbags
57
Powertrain
32
Steering
31
Other
28
Suspension
10
Structure
7
Speed Control
7
Visibility
6
Brakes
6
Seat Belts
3
Fuel System
3

60

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 1, 2023ENGINEHesitation when starting car
Nov 28, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost mot...
Aug 10, 2019ENGINEWHILE DRIVING MY 2008 DODGE CHARGER ON THE FREEWAY, THE RADIATOR FAN SHROUD BROKE INTO PIECES AND PU...
Jul 8, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM TH...
Feb 10, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. PR...
Dec 3, 2018ENGINECAR STARTED TO HAVE ISSUES WITH HESITATION AND STARTUP. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENLY. I SEEN ONLINE ...
Oct 3, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE, A LOUD ABNORMA...
Jul 6, 2018ENGINEWE WERE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROAD GOING 35 MPH WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD POP SOUND AND STARTED TO LOSE POWER...
Aug 28, 2017ENGINETHE VALVE SEAT DROPPED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.
Jul 23, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND IT ...
Jun 6, 2017ENGINEMY RADIATOR FAN BLADE BROKE OFF AND FLEW INTO MY RADIATOR. THE PIECE OF FAN THAT BROKE OFF FLEW INTO...
May 11, 2017ENGINERECALL L08 ENGINE COOLING FANS, THIS RECALL IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPEN TO MY CAR. COOLING BLADES BROKE ...
Sep 17, 2016ENGINEON THE EVENING OF 09/17/2016 AT APPROXIMATELY 2200HRS, MY WIFE WAS LEAVING A LOCAL STORE PARKING LOT...
Sep 16, 2016ENGINEFANS ASSEMBLY OR FAN BLADE ITSELF DISINTEGRATED AND PIERCED RADIATOR REQUIRING NEW FAN ASSEMBLY AND ...
Aug 14, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 20 TO 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTRO...
Jun 23, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE F...
Jun 23, 2016ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE DRIVER SIDE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN BLADE BROKE AND PUNCTURED A HOLE ...
Jun 14, 2016ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE...
May 25, 2016ENGINEWHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, THE COOLING SYSTEM FAN BLADES CAME APART AND THE SHROUDS OF THE ...
Apr 3, 2016ENGINE2008 CHARGER POLICE EDITION PROPERLY MAINTENANCED IT'S ENTIRE LIFE HAS A HAD PISTON IN 3 CYLINDER A...

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