The 2008 Dodge Challenger has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the driver and passenger frontal airbag inflators, which can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury.
Both airbag inflator concerns affect the front of the vehicle: the driver-side inflator is susceptible to moisture buildup over time that can cause it to burst, while a separate inflator issue can produce excessive internal pressure during deployment, either sending fragments toward occupants or damaging the module so the airbag fails to deploy at all. The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator carries a similar rupture risk.
The remaining two recalls both involve the keyless ignition system on vehicles equipped with the "Keyless Go" option. If the engine is shut off by pressing and holding the start/stop button, the vehicle can be left without the key recognized inside, and without the transmission properly secured, raising the risk of an unintended rollaway.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may fail or deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal airbag inflator may build up excessive pressure during deployment, causing it to rupture. This can send fragments toward occupants or damage the airbag module, preventing proper deployment in a crash.
What the fix does
The front driver airbag inflator will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the driver's dual-stage frontal air bag inflator, which over time may cause it to rupture when deployed.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When the stop/start button is held and the engine shuts off, the electronic key code is removed from the vehicle. The transmission may not be in Park, and it won't automatically lock in Park when the key is removed.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the ignition module so the engine can only turn off when the transmission is in Park position.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In Keyless Go vehicles, removing the remote transmitter before pressing the stop/start button allows the engine to shut down while in gear. The transmission won't lock in Park, creating a rollaway risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the wireless ignition node module to prevent engine shutdown when the transmitter is absent.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
