2008 Dodge Charger Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Dodge Charger, 5% of all 609 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest transmission complaint count among 19 Charger model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 79,800 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 33
- 5% of 609
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 79,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2008 Dodge Charger transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 13, 2008, latest Apr 26, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Dodge Charger
- NHTSA 08V583000Nov 6, 2008Transmission & Powertrain20,283 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.
Risk: This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- NHTSA 08V295000Jul 2, 2008Transmission & Powertrain5,509 vehicles
Power train:axle hubs
Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on july 21, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Dodge Charger, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 79,800 miles.
- Which Dodge Charger year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2007 Dodge Charger has the most transmission complaints (220), compared with 33 for the 2008.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Dodge Charger?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Charger concern the transmission: 08V583000 and 08V295000.