2008 Dodge Charger brakes problems
17 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2008 Dodge Charger, which is 2% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the contact was rear ended which caused the vehicle to crash into the vehicle in front. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was repaired. The details of the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While the contact was driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes pulsated when they were engaged and the steering wheel began to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both front rotors and brakes were replaced. The technician stated the rotors were severely warped. The contact experienced the identical failures with the rear brakes. The rear brakes were not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they were unable to provide assistance.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Charger
- Electrical system 393 complaints
- Air bags 124 complaints
- Engine 99 complaints
- Steering 30 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints