2008 Dodge Charger drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 26 complaints for the 2008 Dodge Charger, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
2008 dodge charger. Vehicle was involved in car accident due to recall. Consumer requests assistance. Consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd updated 02/23/15.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the esp and ABS warning lights illuminated. Also, when the speed reached above 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the gear shift switched gears independently without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Charger
- Electrical system 393 complaints
- Air bags 124 complaints
- Engine 99 complaints
- Steering 30 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints