The service and repair manual for the 2008 Dodge Charger — 6.1L V8 and 3.5L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 2.7L V6 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 6.1L V8 — 370 cu in, OHV 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, SOHC 5.7L V8 — OHV 2.7L V6 — 167 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SRT8 Sedan 4-Door · SXT Sedan 4-Door · R/T Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · SRT8 Super Bee Sedan 4-Door · Pursuit Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 835 complaints · 21 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Charger manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,343
- General Information 1,682
- Accessories & Equipment 6,831
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,208
- Body & Frame 2,673
- Maintenance 94
- Brakes 1,206
- Restraints 1,587
- Drivelines & Axles 432
- Steering 1,295
- Electrical 4,307
- Suspension 361
- Engine Mechanical 710
- Transmission 1,702
- Engine Performance 4,036
- Specifications Index 300
- Rear 157
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Charger
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V352000These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › column shift · 08V583000This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a cr.
- Power Train — axle hubs · 08V295000This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
Owners have filed 835 complaints and Dodge has issued 21 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Charger. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Charger manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Charger?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 6.1L V8 and 3.5L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 2.7L V6 across the SRT8 Sedan 4-Door, SXT Sedan 4-Door, R/T Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, SRT8 Super Bee Sedan 4-Door, Pursuit Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2008 Charger problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Charger, covering air bags, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2008 Charger wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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