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2008 Dodge Charger repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (41%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 27 repairs.
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2008 Dodge Charger repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Charger in Ohio, United States
Feb 2008 - Nov 2010
Jul 2008

6100 mi
Minor rattle in dash. 
Oct 2008

9500 mi
Minor rattle in dash came back, same as before. Other than that minor issue, it's been about perfect! 
Jul 2010

31500 mi
A very small friend of mine borrowed car, put seat all the way forward, and when I moved it back, the front of the seat was pulled tight, and it split. 
Dodge Charger in California, United States
Jul 2014 - Aug 2018
Feb 2016

69600 mi

US $10
Blown fuse for both heated seats. Replaced 30 amp J case fuse. Both seat heaters work at this time. 
Nov 2016

72600 mi

US $200
Left rear wheel hub assembly required replacement due to worn wheel bearing. Replaced both rear hubs due to car being at track days 2-4 times a year. 
Apr 2017

73500 mi

US $50
Replaced front sway bar end links due to them being worn out. Car made clunking noise when hitting bumps in road. 
Feb 2018

76660 mi

US $350
Had play in outer tie rod ends and torn bushings in front lower control arms. Replaced all parts and did an alignment. 
Dodge Charger in California, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015

127000 mi

US $400
oil temp sensor leaking oil 
Jun 2015

110000 mi

US $300
alternator died and battery needed to be replaced (was original) 
Sep 2015

113000 mi

US $800
Leaking radiator replaced 
Sep 2016

126000 mi

US $900
Electric fans broke aprt sending shrapnel into radiator. causing radiator to leak and car overheated 
Jun 2018

149000 mi
Dropped valve on cylinder 5, No compression. Motor not repairable 
Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States
Mar 2009 - Oct 2016
Jun 2011

26000 mi

US $770
Clunking - replaced sway bar bushings, still clunking - replaced strut tower tension arms 
Aug 2015

57000 mi

US $687
Replaced out tie rod ends and upper control arms Replaced out tie rod ends and upper control arms 

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2008 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Dodge Charger in Illinois, United States
Sep 2014 - Apr 2016
Nov 2014

82000 mi

US $50
Sway bar links replaced Radiator replaced 
Jun 2015

90000 mi

US $50
Upper control arm and bushings passenger side. Repaired under extended warranty plan. 

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2008 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
Jun 2011

33000 mi

US $900
Evaporator 
Jun 2012

73000 mi

US $20
Starter Relay went bad - Bought part at Auto parts store and replaced it myself. 
Mar 2013

89000 mi

US $20
Starter relay went bad. Bought part at auto parts store and replaced it myself. 
Apr 2013

90000 mi

US $560
Tie Rod & Sway Bar 
Dodge Charger in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2010 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014

69800 mi

US $500
New tie rods needed after frequent alignment issues. 
Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States
Sep 2008 - Jan 2011
Mar 2008

800 mi
Car would not start. Flywheel jammed due to dowel pin coming loose. 
Jan 2010

42000 mi

US $150
Tire Air Pressure Sensor Broke during Inflation which resulted in tire not holding air. Opted to have regular valve stem replaced instead of paying for new sensor. 
Dodge Charger in Kentucky, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2013
Jan 2012

US $250
Left rear speed sensor went out and was replaced. 
Dodge Charger in Ohio, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Jun 2012

50000 mi

US $320
Word tie rods and worn lower control arms replaced. Update: seven months later worn out again. 

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