2008 Dodge Charger vs 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Dodge Charger | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 609 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 42 | 16 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,000 mi | 51,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 391 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 124 | 3 |
| Engine | 89 | 4 |
| Steering | 30 | 21 |
| Power Train | 33 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 5 |
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 Mercury Grand Marquis
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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.