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2008 Dodge Charger AWD Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
40%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
101,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Dodge Charger AWD, 40% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles.

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.

“I was driving 45 MPH when my 2008 Dodge charger started wanting to cut off as if was running out of gas then all at once car just cuts off in middle of road. The charger would not crank back up, took it to a dealer and they said motor just went out, and also sometimes I had problems with the vehicle not wanting to cut on put the key in and turn to on and nothing lights would just come on I always keep my oil changes on time from what I been reading this type of vehicle has alot of problems somebody needs to get these vehicles fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #10659458, filed 2014-11, 160,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11122127, filed 2018-08, 184,000 miles

“For the past few months, and more so now in the colder weather, the electric throttle control comes on either at start up or between 10-35 MPH. When this happens, power immediately goes to nothing causing the car to die. The ABS lights, including the bas light, are also now on.”

NHTSA complaint #10676814, filed 2015-01, 101,000 miles

“The car was stopped at red light and when I attempted to make a turn the car suddenly died. After putting the car into park and restarting the engine came back on.”

NHTSA complaint #10536988, filed 2013-08, 91,818 miles

“I own a 2008 Dodge charger, I recently started having problems when the ds power seats stopped working followed by the automatic locks. Took it to Dodge country in killeen, tx where I was told by the service man that the wires had melted together near the fuse box in truck and that it was a fire hazard. He could not tell me where the problem originated, but informed me to call my insurance co. And file a claim with them. …”

NHTSA complaint #10390281, filed 2011-03

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010233%
2008640%
200716%

Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Charger AWD

Engine
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Charger AWD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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