2008 Dodge Charger: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 609 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Charger describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2019
1
2018
1
2017
2
2016
1
2015
4
2014
12
2013
3
2012
4
2011
3
2010
6
2009
3
2008
5
2007
6
2006
14

What owners say

Filed Aug 15, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 15,400 miles · TX

My stereo, and front charger port shuts off and on. My engine makes a ticking noise and sadly a mechanic can't find the issue, the AC is blowing cold on driver side and hot on passenger and back seat. I believe my front to wheel hubs have too much play and make noises I hit bumps. And rear brake caliper started sticking

Filed May 13, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · WV

I replaced the lifters on the engine and it's got a knocking noise don't know what it is but now a red lightening bolt comes across the dash and I have scan it for codes but nothing comes up.

Filed Feb 3, 2014 · Engine · 111,000 miles · NY

Was pulling into a gas station and the engine stalled. Went to start it and would not start had it towed to a dealership and they replaced the starter. As soon as it started up there was a knock on the engine. As the mechanic claimed it's "rod knock" and claimed that the oil was never replace. The place that I bought it from did the oil change and have proof they did it. The engine ran fine before hand and no longer operates correctly.

Filed Apr 4, 2013 · Engine · 125,000 miles · OH

Was driving to work and going about 30 MPH and accelerating after a stop light and engine started to hesitate and then heard very load rattling/ticking noise that is non stop. Car stalled in middle of street. Finally got it started again. Car did make it home but would not accelerate too much. Am now told by mechanic that engine is blown and need to replace it. Have maintained this engine and replaced oil regularly. Driven to work and home and little else. Driven well, and taken care of. Prior to me owning it was owned by my moms company for an executive car and it was managed by a fleet manager and serviced and maintained well. They were original owners even though title shows 2 changes. It may have been transferred to a fleet management company after the initial purchase. I am the 2nd owner. I am given a $4000 estimate to replace the engine. I am still paying the loan for this car.

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Engine · 24,000 miles · FL

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. I told them I did all the maintenance and have proof but they still insist it is my fault.I am at a loss now of where to turn. $5-$7000.00 will get it running again out of my pocket. Please help as I thought I was covered and don't know what to do.