2008 Dodge Charger vs 2008 Pontiac G8
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 Pontiac G8 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 609 | 71 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 42 | 949 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,000 mi | 54,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Pontiac G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 391 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 124 | 25 |
| Engine | 89 | 5 |
| Power Train | 33 | 8 |
| Steering | 30 | 8 |
| Suspension | 13 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 112 | 5 |
| 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 | 9 |
2008 Dodge Charger
2008 Pontiac G8
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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.