The 2008 Dodge Challenger has 10 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags. Owners most often flag poor fuel economy: very frequent mention as a significant ownership cost, especially with v8 models.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Dodge Challenger vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 10 Challenger model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2008) to 196 (2018). With 10 complaints, the 2008 Challenger sits belowthe model's median of 146.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Campaign 16V352000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM …
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 15V444000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag …
power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch
Campaign 08V458000CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,636 MY 2008-2009 DODGE CHALLENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND "KEYLESS GO" OPTION. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDAR…
Sentiment is generally positive, with owners expressing strong affection for the vehicle's character, comfort, and performance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Challenger. See the full Challenger owner picture and every model year.
Used Challenger listings typically run $16,694–$35,426 across 2009 to 2023 model years.
Compare every Challenger year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.