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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2B3KA43R78H127988 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
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2B3KA43R78H•••••• 2008 Dodge CHARGER

This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2008 Dodge CHARGER build (19 vs 5).

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Most reported Electrical System 14 Air Bags 6 Engine 4 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2

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Electronic Stability Control (esc) May 2020
Ignition start
Electrical System Jun 2017
The contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. After driving the vehicle and turning it off, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle but the ignition switch failed to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to auto nation chrysler dodge jeep ram…
Air Bags Jun 2016
The contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 and 16V352000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Engine Sep 2015
Car does not start immediately due to ignition switch recall. Ignition switch has been on recall since november 2014. Part still not in. Currently on back order
Steering Apr 2015
I was driving my 2008 dodge charger about 45 mph, when suddenly the power went out on my vehicle causing me to stop in traffic. When I tried to restart my car, it wouldn't start. After several attempts to try to start the vehicle, it finally started.. A few miles into my…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2B3KA43R78H127988 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.