Sell your 2008 Dodge Challenger for cash

The 2008 Dodge Challenger is a midsize car that came with a 6.1L 8-cyl engine. At 18 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2008 Dodge Challenger at a glance

Body styleMidsize Cars
Engines6.1L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$5,500 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂592 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA1 configuration
Age18 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 18 years old, most of a 2008 Challenger's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a midsize car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Challenger. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2008 Dodge Challenger recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2008 Dodge Challenger. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsMay 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V352000Park outside / do not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab…

Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurr

Air BagsJul 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V444000Park outside / do not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Power TrainSep 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V458000

Chrysler is recalling 6,636 my 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and "keyless go" option. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft prevention." if the stop/start button is pressed and held and the engine turns off, the…

Risk: This standard specifies vehicle performance requirements intended to reduce the incidence of crashes resulting from theft and accidental rollaway of motor vehicles.

Common 2008 Challenger problems

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA. 1 report involved a crash and 1 report involved a fire.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags4
  • Electrical System4
  • Engine3
  • Fuel/Propulsion System2
  • Vehicle Speed Control2
  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System33,000 mi
  • Engine57,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System57,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control120,000 mi

2008 Dodge Challenger service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 34 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2008 Dodge Challenger. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling6
  • Electrical System5
  • Structure5
  • Equipment4
  • Engine and Engine Cooling2
  • Equipment2

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2023 · 9100226

    Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2023 · 9100226

    Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2021 · 9004009

    Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed durin

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2021 · 9001764

    Noise coming from the rear HVAC blower due to interference.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2008 Dodge Challenger.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

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Selling a 2008 Challenger: questions

How much is a 2008 Dodge Challenger worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2008 Challenger that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2008 Challengers that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2008 Challenger with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Dodge Challenger; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2008 Challenger?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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