Dodge Charger

Name: 2008 Dodge Charger
Brand: Dodge

EPA MPG: 22 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 22 mpg

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RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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Reliability Details

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Road Test

The Dodge Charger is a large, rear-wheel-drive sedan with a muscular design. However, those burly looks take a toll on visibility, headroom, and ease of access, while the rest of the car lacks the refinement of some competitors. The ride is unyielding and steering is overly light. The Hemi V8 in the R/T version sounds tough and is very quick, but it returned only 17 mpg in mixed driving. The base V6 provides ample performance and 19 mpg overall.

2008 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

No Data Available

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Poor

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Poor

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Poor

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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EPA MPG 22 mpg

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Rear

2.7-liter V6 (178 hp)
3.5-liter V6 (250 hp)
5.7-liter V8 (340 hp)
6.1-liter V8 (425 hp)

5-speed automatic
4-speed automatic

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Model History

2024-Present

Current Generation

The redesigned Charger is offered in both coupe and sedan configurations, with a choice of electric or gas-only powertrains. The electric car is known as the Charger Daytona, and it is initially packaged as an R/T with 496 hp and a 308-mile range, and the Scat Pack with 670 hp and a 241-mile range. For traditionalists, there is also a twin-turbocharged inline-six engine available with 420 or 550 hp that comes later. Each gas engine is coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Every Charger comes with all-wheel drive and standard AEB, BSW, RCTW, LKA, LDW, ACC and LCA. Also new, whether it's a two-door or a four-door, this Charger is a hatchback, with a folding rear seat. The modern cabin makes use of screens for gauges, controls, and customization, with many performance settings available.

2011-2023

2011 Redesign Year

An extensive 2011 reworking made the Charger more responsive and comfortable. This version of the car has better outward visibility, a nicer interior and a more comfortable ride. Handling is greatly improved over the previous model and the optional touchscreen is one of the easiest to use on the market. Safety features include antilock brakes, traction control, brake-assist, and stability control -- all as standard equipment. Charger's optional adaptive cruise control system includes forward-collision warning. A slick eight-speed automatic transmission was added to the V6 in 2012. Exterior and interior updates arrived for 2015, further improving the Charger. The power-mad can have a 485-hp 6.4-liter or the Hellcat's 707-hp supercharged V8. All-wheel drive is optional on mainstream versions. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were available starting in 2018. A new "Widebody" model, with its integrated fender flares adding 3.5 inches of body width, joined the line for 2020.

2006-2010

2006 Redesign Year

The contemporary version of the Dodge Charger arrived in 2006 with styling reminiscent of the original 1960s models. It was available with a 3.5-liter V6 or a 5.7-liter V8, which got only 17 mpg overall in our testing. Suspension architecture relies on Mercedes-Benz hardware (as the car was developed during the time Daimler-Benz owned Chrysler), however that first version doesn't shine in terms of ride or handling. Ride is stiff and steering is light. IIHS side crash-test results were poor when tested without the optional curtain airbags.