2008 Dodge Charger Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 394 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Dodge Charger, 65% of all 609 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 19 Charger model years. These complaints report 8 crashes, 15 fires, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 99,150 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 394
- 65% of 609
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 15
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 99,150 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Dodge Charger electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 7, 2007, latest Jun 26, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Dodge Charger
- NHTSA 14V567000Sep 17, 2014Electrical System292,798 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
Electrical System complaints by Charger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Dodge Charger have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 394 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Dodge Charger, 65% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 99,150 miles.
- Which Dodge Charger year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2011 Dodge Charger has the most electrical complaints (481), compared with 394 for the 2008.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Dodge Charger?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Charger concerns the electrical: 14V567000.