2008 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,427miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Dodge Challenger, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,427 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.
“Exiting the freeway via off ramp the car suddenly stalled and just as quick as it stall it started back up. The whole time it was in gear and I never touched anything. About a mile prior on the freeway I smelt gas but only for a minute and never again. I was approximately 8 miles from home and didn't have anymore problems or the gas smell. I check my menu for any problems but the system said ok but after I got home and turned the car off and then back on the system said warning contact dealer. This is dangerous to have a call stall suddenly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10995448, filed 2017-06, 57,427 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“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that the starter, crankshaft and crankshaft sensor was replaced previously. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufactured was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317007, filed 2020-03, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10128948Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 8 | 14% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 | 12 | 15% |
| 2015 | 26 | 20% |
| 2014 | 36 | 24% |
| 2013 | 27 | 15% |
| 2012 | 25 | 10% |
| 2011 | 23 | 12% |
| 2010 | 75 | 25% |
| 2009 | 26 | 20% |
| 2008 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Challenger
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 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.
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