2008 Dodge Charger vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Dodge Charger | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 609 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 42 | 81 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Mercedes-Benz S550 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 391 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 124 | 1 |
| Engine | 89 | 2 |
| Power Train | 33 | 2 |
| Steering | 30 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 0 |
| Suspension | 13 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 112 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 62 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
2008 Dodge Charger
2008 Mercedes-Benz S550
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.