2008 Dodge Charger transmission problems

33 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 79,800. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 33
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 79,800
crashes: 1
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Automatic transmission
5
Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
2
Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Charger transmission problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Dodge Charger transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Jerking 5

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shiftReported November 6, 2008 · 20,283 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.
Risk: This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 08V583000 · Recall details

Power train: axle hubsReported July 2, 2008 · 5,509 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on july 21, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 08V295000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Prndl misalignmentOpened September 2, 2008, closed November 10, 2008

In a november 5, 2008 letter, chrysler submitted a defect information report describing a defect condition that could result in prndl misalignment (I.e., incorrect gear indication) in approximately 20,300 model year (my) 2006 through 2009 dodge charger and magnum police vehicles built from may 17, 2005 through october 21, 2008 (the federal safety agency recall no. 08v‑583, chrysler recall h37).according to chrysler, the gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.this could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.chrysler dealers will remedy the defect condition by installing a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable and the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. Chrysler uses a unique column shifter in these police vehicles.after pe08-052 was opened, chrysler inspected a my 2009 police vehicle and noted that though the gearshift cable appeared fully seated into the steering column mounting bracket, the cable retention feature (locking pin) was not fully seated.chrysler subsequently determined that if the retention feature is not fully seated, the cable may disengage from the mounting bracket, resulting in the shift linkage system not functioning to design intent with the potential for incorrect gear position indication via the prndl display.chysler's inspection of 59 my 2009 dodge charger and magnum police vehicles in september and october found 30 where the gearshift cable was not fully engaged to the mounting bracket.there are no reported crashes or injuries related to the defect condition to date. This investigation is closed.

PE08052

What 2008 Dodge Charger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 26, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · IL

When I turned my ignition key, it would not turn on the car no power

Filed Aug 9, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · 208,500 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, but was able to coast off the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle temporarily returned to normal functionality but was running abnormally. The contact stated that the failure recurred. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the PCM and the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 208,500.

Filed Sep 6, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · AL

The gas gage on the dash is not reading properly my car said I had 1/8 of a tank and then driving down the interstate my car dies in the middle of the road lights went out power steering

Filed Mar 31, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · 136,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the key ceased in the ignition switch while the vehicle was on, causing the battery to drain. Additionally, the gear shifter could not be shifted out of park. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or the dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall pertaining to the failure of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · IL

It was a regular day I turn my car off when inside my came out 15mins later the car wouldn't do anything. The lights on the dash comes on but radio won't and the windows also won't go down

Filed Jul 13, 2018 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated. After an oxygen sensor was installed by an independent mechanic, the vehicle failed to shift gears or accelerate above 35 MPH. In addition, the oxygen sensor indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to texas dodge (7800 I-40 frontage rd, amarillo, tx 79106, (806) 353-6343) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 144,850 miles · VA

While driving in the neighborhood the car shut off lost power steering car was in drive and ignition was still on. Turned the ignition off and took several tries to restart car restarted but would not go above 10 MPH and cut off 4 times thereafter. Drove a week later and same problem right before I got on the highway. Car shuts off while in drive. No check engine lights or any other indicator lights come on. This is very dangerous as this is my primary vehicle to transport my family

Filed Mar 17, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 94,000 miles · CA

The car turns off while driving. I changed the fuel pump, the spark plugs, got some new relays I did everything and not even a dealer knows why it's doing that.

Filed Dec 1, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 150,000 miles · CA

I have a 2008 dodge charger 5.7 hemi and the valve seat dropped and cause my piston to get chewed up which now it needs a new motor and I don't have money for it so I had too sell the car

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · LA

2008 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to repair transmission/gear switch recall or wireless ignition node module recall notices.

Questions about the 2008 Dodge Charger transmission

Does the 2008 Dodge Charger have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the transmission of the 2008 Dodge Charger, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2008 Dodge Charger transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 79,800 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge Charger transmission?

Yes, 2 recalls: 08V583000, 08V295000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Charger have bad transmission?

The Dodge Charger model years with the most transmission complaints are 2007 (220 complaints), 2006 (218 complaints) and 2012 (65 complaints).