Representative photoBattery boost for a 2008 Dodge Challenger
Battery boost for the 2008 Dodge Challenger: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2008 Dodge Challenger for battery boost
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2008 Dodge Challenger: every figure
| Displacement | 6.1 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 18 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,496 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Dodge Challenger
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (4), electrical system (4) and engine (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V352000 | 2016-05-24 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | 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... |
| 15V444000 | 2015-07-10 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | 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. |
| 08V458000 | 2008-09-10 | power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
For battery service on the 2008 Dodge Challenger, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Your car, your notes
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. If you have the service history of your Challenger, have it ready for the shop. Under the hood: the 6.1L 8-cylinder and rear-wheel drive.
What to send us
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Your rental while you wait
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Between shop visits
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
Ready to ask?
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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