2008 Dodge Charger vs 2008 Hyundai Azera
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 Dodge Charger | 2008 Hyundai Azera |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 609 | 69 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 42 | 42 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,000 mi | 64,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Hyundai Azera |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 391 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 124 | 16 |
| Engine | 89 | 6 |
| Power Train | 33 | 0 |
| Steering | 30 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 14 |
| Seats | 2 | 24 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 112 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 62 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 8 |
2008 Dodge Charger
2008 Hyundai Azera
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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.