2008 Chrysler 300 vs 2008 Dodge Charger
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Dodge Charger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 714 | 609 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 42 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 22 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 15–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 93,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Dodge Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 502 | 391 |
| Air Bags | 185 | 124 |
| Engine | 53 | 89 |
| Power Train | 30 | 33 |
| Steering | 18 | 30 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 107 | 112 |
| Won’t start | 76 | 62 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 12 |
| Overheating | 5 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2008 Chrysler 300
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.