Representative photoEngine repair for a 2008 Dodge Challenger
Engine repair 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 engine repair
- 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.
The 2008 Dodge Challenger: Engine repair
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For engine work on the 2008 Dodge Challenger, we connect you with a trusted shop. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Before the shop sees your Challenger
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. If you have the service history of your Challenger, have it ready for the shop. The powertrain to know here is the 6.1L 8-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive.
The steps
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Before the shop starts
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Still deciding?
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request engine repair
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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