2008 Dodge Charger Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 609 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Dodge Charger, 2% of the 609 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 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.
“While driving the air bag light came on and the A/C went out. I called a dealership to see what the issue could be and they said bring it in it could be as simple as a fuse. Then I googled the issue and saw which fuses and changed them but it didn't work. I know there was a recall on the airbags and since the issue started when that light came on I wanted to try getting that fixed first and maybe that would solve the issue (since the A/C and airbags are around the same area). I take the car in. They fix 1 air bag (no parts for passenger side) and the ignition switch. Still no air/heat/defrost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10957095, filed 2017-02, 91,800 miles“Windshield wiper malfunction. May set wipers at fast rate but only wipe intermittently. May alternate between 2 rates at random. Wipers unreliable, resulting in poor visibility in inclement weather. When turning off, wipers continue to wipe when off for about 10 more wipes. Occurs whether stationary, in motion, street or highway, etc. Has occurred on several occasions since 12/14/2016”
NHTSA complaint #10825026, filed 2016-02, 154,516 miles“The wipers, turn signal and horn do not work. I have changed the mulifunction switch. They worked again for about 3 months, now they are out again. The check engine light is on. (!) light and suspension light, are also on. Those were never on before.”
NHTSA complaint #11267357, filed 2019-10, 70,000 miles“Windshield wipers and washer pump motors activated on their own. Vehicle lost all power and smoke came from under the hood. Found under hood power distribution box smoking. Power distribution box melted and caught fire. Wires leading to the totally integrated power module (tipm) green connector at location c were completely burned through the insulation. Tipm melted underneath. Police vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10283130, filed 2009-09, 28,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated the steering wheel was difficult to turn and made an abnormal noise when the vehicle was driven in cold weather conditions. The contact also stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the radio lights and all of the interior lights failed. The vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10681774, filed 2015-02, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10136468Nov 29, 2012Drivers And/Or Passenger Front Power Door Locks And Windows Inoperative U0200 Lost Communication With Passengers Door Module U0199 Lost Communication With Drivers Door Module…
- 10050579Nov 29, 2012Dodge: lost communication between drivers and passenger power door locks and windows are inoperative, and possibly need to be replace, if necessary, even though rear windows…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 15 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Charger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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