2008 Dodge Charger Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 609 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Dodge Charger, 2% of the 609 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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 does with no warning. You loose power steering, brakes, and acceleration abilities. It has happened twice on a small street going about 35 and another on freeway going 70. I was able to get in safety lanes and start car back. I have not driven since it did on freeway. No codes appear when this has happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11122374, filed 2018-08, 185,000 miles“I have ongoing problems with ignition switch failure, resulting in the car completely shutting off - no engine power, no brakes, no power steering. This incident has happened 3 times in the last 6 weeks. My car is on the recall list with Dodge since last november, but they have yet to get the parts in to fix it. I am very upset that they haven't been able to get parts in to fix what could be a catastrophic and deadly problem in the last 7 months. I'm also being told my car has the airbag recall to go along with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10724846, filed 2015-06, 73,500 miles“Cruise shuts off continually at random times...as short as 30 sec or as long as 15 minutes. Speedometer also will shut off and go to 0 MPH then kick back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10234206, filed 2008-07, 7,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. After starting the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact had to use excessive force on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10640017, filed 2014-09, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated without warning to 20 MPH along with an abnormal burning odor coming from the engine through the front vents. The oil warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by an inspector sent from the manufacturer who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. Updated 03/07/17”
NHTSA complaint #10948800, filed 2017-02, 93,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 23 | 7% |
| 2013 | 24 | 7% |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 14 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 52 | 4% |
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 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsFuel system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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