Dodge Challenger
2008–2009 only
2008–2009 Dodge Challenger models have 161 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 23,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Challenger report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2008–2009 only
Median onset: 23,000 miles. 11.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 30,000 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 24,500 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 33,000 miles.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.
Median onset: 26,586 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 45,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.
Median onset: 15,200 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 64,500 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008–2009 model years. See the full Dodge Challenger report for every year and full specs/safety data.