The 2008 Dodge Charger has 5 recalls, the most serious being Takata airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death.
The remaining recalls cover two other significant concerns. The rear axle hub nuts on certain vehicles can loosen over time and allow the halfshaft to pull free from the wheel hub, causing sudden loss of drive power while moving. There is also an ignition switch issue where the switch can rest between the "Start" and "On" positions, cutting power to certain electrical systems while the vehicle is in use.
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's front air bag inflator can allow moisture inside over time, which may cause it to rupture when deployed.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's front 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
The ignition key may stick between START and ON positions instead of returning properly. While driving, the ignition could slip to ACCESSORY or OFF, shutting down the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear axle hub nuts on some vehicles may have been made incorrectly and could loosen over time, allowing the halfshaft to separate from the wheel hub. This could cause loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove and replace the rear axle hub nuts with correct parts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear axle hub nuts from one manufacturing lot lack a torque-retention crimp. The nuts can loosen, allowing the halfshaft to separate from the wheel hub.
What the fix does
Dealers replace the rear axle hub nuts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
