2008 Dodge Charger vs 2008 Toyota Avalon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Dodge Charger | 2008 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 609 | 349 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 42 | 267 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,000 mi | 53,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 391 | 44 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 209 |
| Air Bags | 124 | 8 |
| Engine | 89 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 45 |
| Steering | 30 | 17 |
| Power Train | 33 | 13 |
| Structure | 9 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 112 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 62 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
2008 Dodge Charger
2008 Toyota Avalon
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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.