2008 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

89Engine complaints

14.6%Of all 609 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM380 · 62.4%

AIR BAGS122 · 20%

ENGINE89 · 14.6%

STEERING29 · 4.8%

Unspecified / other28 · 4.6%

Share of the 609 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Dodge Charger overview page.

What owners report

“ON MY WAY TO THE GAS STATION TO FILL UP MY TANK , WHEN I ARRIVE I PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND AS I'M…”NHTSA complaint 10661103 — filed 11/26/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE DEALER STATED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10641608 — filed 10/06/2014

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10632810 — filed 09/12/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Charger have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Dodge Charger: 89 of 609 complaints on file (14.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Dodge Charger have in total?

609 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 22 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.