The 2008 Dodge Charger has 5 recalls, the most serious being ruptured airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can scatter metal fragments through the cabin, raising the risk of serious injury or death.
The two airbag recalls cover both front inflator positions. The driver-side inflator can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, striking the driver or other occupants. The passenger-side inflator carries the same risk. These are Takata-type inflator defects that have been the subject of broad industry-wide campaigns across many makes and models.
On the drivetrain side, rear axle hub nuts on certain vehicles were not properly crimped during manufacturing, which allows them to work loose over time. If a hub nut loosens enough, the halfshaft can pull free from the wheel hub, and the vehicle will lose drive power without warning while moving. A separate but related issue also involves the rear axle: the same halfshaft-disengagement risk appears across a slightly different population of vehicles, so both filings describe the same consequence of an unexpected loss of propulsion that can lead to a crash depending on speed, traffic, and how quickly the driver reacts.
There is also an ignition switch concern: if the key sits between the "Start" and "On" positions rather than settling cleanly into "On," certain electrical systems can stop working. Depending on which systems drop out, this can affect safety-related functions while the vehicle is in motion.
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.
