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2008 Dodge Charger Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
2%of 609 total for the year
Median mileage
48,525miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Dodge Charger, 2% of the 609 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,525 miles.

Example complaints

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

“My 2008 Dodge Charger has had multiple electrical issues. Two months ago the passenger window wouldn't roll down then it worked again a few days later, approx 2 weeks ago I was turning a corner and the car just shut off. It restarted without problems. Today, the stereo system wont come on and my warranty went out 9 days ago.”

NHTSA complaint #10413609, filed 2011-07, 29,000 miles

“I have a 2008 Dodge Charger, the check engine light came on and I was wondering why. I took the car into autozone to get the scan via obdii, the scan came up with code p1004 which is a dealer code. I immediately researched the code and found that it was due to my short runner valve and my intake manifold. This issue is a widespread epidemic among chrysler cars; sebring, Charger, 300...mostly 3.5 engines. …”

NHTSA complaint #10360832, filed 2010-10, 57,550 miles

“Im submitting this statement for everyone that has had the unfortunate pleasure of owning a Dodge vehicle. About a month and a half ago I was driving on the freeway and my 2008 Dodge Charger just died on me. I had it towed to the dealership and they told me that I needed a new engine as a result of oil sludge buildup. I submitted all my maintenance records showing that I was getting my maintenance done and they came back denying my warranty claim. …”

NHTSA complaint #10413490, filed 2011-07, 75,601 miles

“Everyday while driving my 2008 Dodge Charger at any rate of speed, with my foot on the accelerator pedal and attempting to go faster or if I am keeping the vehicle at a steady speed, the vehicle feels as if it wants to hesitate or stall out. The vehicle also has a hard shift when shifting into drive, reverse, neutral or park and it feels as if the engine will drop out of the bottom of the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to a Dodge dealer, driven and they stated that the hard shift was normal. The vehicle will be taken in for the hesitation this weekend.”

NHTSA complaint #10285011, filed 2009-09, 39,500 miles

“I have a 2008 Dodge Charger with 24,000 miles on it and have my car serviced as required and yet the engine blew lastnight. Over the last 2 weeks my car was making ticking noises but it was not constant,I let it go. Then 3 days ago I took my car to have an oil change and it wasn't time but I was worried so I did. Lastnight the car engine sounded really bad lots of clunking so I pulled over afraid of not knowing what was going to happen. I have dodges lifetime drivetrain warranty so I had it towed to the dealer. Today they called and told me the engine was not covered because of sludge buildup. …”

NHTSA complaint #10304837, filed 2010-02, 24,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201911%
201722%
201632%
201511%
201431%
201321%
201230%
2011101%
2010167%
2009106%
2008152%
2007377%
2006635%

Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Charger

Electrical system
391 complaints
Air bags
124 complaints
Engine
89 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
33 complaints
Other or unknown
30 complaints
Steering
30 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Electronic stability control
14 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Charger

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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