Sell your 2008 Dodge Charger for cash

The 2008 Dodge Charger is a full-size car that came with a choice of 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.1L 8-cyl engines. 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 Charger at a glance

Body styleLarge Cars
Engines2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Automatic 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
Fuel economy13–18 city / 18–26 highway / 15–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$5,500 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–592 grams per mile
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)3,710 lb
Versions tested by EPA7 configurations: Charger, Charger AWD
Age18 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 18 years old, most of a 2008 Charger's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2008 Charger weighed 3,710 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. 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 5 recalls for the 2008 Charger. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 99,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2008 Dodge Charger recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2008 Dodge Charger. 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 BagsMay 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V313000Park outside / do not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009…

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.

Electrical SystemSep 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V567000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008…

Risk: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower

Power TrainNov 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V583000

Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 Charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.

Risk: This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.

Power TrainJul 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V295000

Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, Dodge magnum, and Charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.

Risk: This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.

Common 2008 Charger problems

Owners have filed 624 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Charger with NHTSA. 24 reports involved a crash and 22 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 23 injuries.

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

  • Electrical System386
  • Air Bags122
  • Engine94
  • Unknown or Other31
  • Steering29
  • Power Train28

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System99,000 mi
  • Air Bags93,000 mi
  • Engine101,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other97,000 mi
  • Steering71,000 mi
  • Power Train86,000 mi

2008 Dodge Charger crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Dodge Charger.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
4 Dr, RWD/AWDNot rated——★★★★☆10.9%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2008 Dodge Charger service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 42 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2008 Dodge Charger. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling6
  • Electrical System5
  • Structure5
  • Equipment4
  • Equipment3
  • Seat Belts3

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 InstructionsApr 2020 · 23-015-20

    Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2020 · 08-049-20

    Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging system

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2008 Dodge Charger.

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

Power TrainPE08052 · opened Sep 2008, closed Nov 2008Led to recall 08V583000

Prndl misalignment

In a november 5, 2008 letter, chrysler submitted a defect information report describing a defect condition that could result in prndl misalignment (i.e., incorrect gear indication) in approximately 20,300 model year (my) 2006 through 2009 Dodge Charger and magnum police vehicles built from may 17, 2005 through october

Other Dodge Charger years

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Other 2008 Dodge models

Selling a 2008 Charger: questions

How much is a 2008 Dodge Charger 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 Charger that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2008 Chargers 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 Charger with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2008 Dodge Charger; 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 Charger?

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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