2008 Dodge Charger Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 609 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Dodge Charger, 2% of the 609 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“The car is poorly winterized, causing my entire frame to rust and completely fall, therefore leaving my motor sitting on top of my ratch and pinion and almost resulting in my death. This car isn't old enough to be experiencing these problems or the amount of parts that rust out of it.”
NHTSA complaint #11365039, filed 2020-10, 120,000 miles“I was planning to go to the dealership and have the two airbag recalls fixed. Before I had the chance to do that ,february 22 ,2020, my vehicle was involved in a minor accident that is still under dispute ,the driver side and passenger air bags both deployed and exploded open. The vehicle was hit on the left drivers side on the fender at less than 30 miles an hour the only airbags that deployed were the ones under active recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11320354, filed 2020-04, 156 miles“Purchased 2008 rear wheel drive v6 Dodge Charger 11/8/2008. 1st time I had issues w/ worn out front end suspension parts was in 7/14/2010. I had to have the outer tie rods replaced on my car which only had 26,036 miles on it, luckily, this was covered under warranty. Since 7/2010, I have had to have multiple various front end suspension and steering components replaced, not covered under warranty. *5/1/11 sway bar links & outer tie rods *3/2/12 outer tie rod end/control arm and ball joint *11/1/12 outer tie rod *11/27/13 sway bar links *12/10/14 control arm/stabilizer bar bushing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690868, filed 2015-02, 26,036 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 bought a 2008 Dodge Charger daytona from chapman Dodge in las vegas, nv. They sold me the vehicle brand new with 22 tires. The tire are hitting the fenders and cutting into the tires. I contacted chrysler corporation and they said in an email that chrysler corporation does not recommend this size tire on this car because it would be a safety hazard. I had five family members in the vehicle a couple weeks ago and noticed a noise coming from the front of the vehicle and when I stopped to investigate the lip of the fender was all bent and there were cuts in the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10281972, filed 2009-08, 19,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 14 | 4% |
| 2013 | 9 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 | 27 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Charger
391 complaintsAir bags
124 complaintsEngine
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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