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2008 Dodge Challenger Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
40%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
33,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Dodge Challenger, 40% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Ignition lock works erratically and binds. Intermittent operation of door locks, windows and panel lights. Some time it will not start, some time when the key is removed the chime will stay on after with no indication of any issues, lights off doors and trunk properly closed. Because it is a coupe my main concern right now windows must work for doors to open. This is at a stop. I start noticing issues when lights did not function when driving. Vehicle is garage kept and has 33,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10817106, filed 2015-12, 33,000 miles

“I purchased a new 2008 Dodge Challenger srt-8 in 2008 and every since have had problems. Chrysler would fix every time something would have problems. After the first motor went out (due to engineering of the 6.1l hemi) chrysler agreed to repair. The 2nd motor that went out in less the 6k miles also started an electric fire with my family inside, chrysler replaced motor. The 3rd motor was replaced once more at about 9k miles by an independent shop and the car on cruise control up speeds. Since the car was purchased, the smell of fuel is still apparent when full. …”

NHTSA complaint #10850095, filed 2016-03, 39,000 miles

“Taking recall this car was bought in november less than 100 miles was put on it ran hot then door locks widows stopped working air bag and engine light stayed on 3 mechanics no-one can figure it out then it just stopped working want crank or anything bought for my daughter who is leaving for college and no vehicle 7000 in the whole and no-one will work on it . So I need information on vehicle and what do I do.”

NHTSA complaint #10978569, filed 2017-04

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023614%
2022111%
2021421%
2020735%
20191729%
20182837%
20171633%
20161519%
20152620%
20146242%
201310458%
201213855%
201110353%
20106823%
20092116%
2008440%

Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Challenger

Air bags
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Challenger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology