2008 Dodge Challenger Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Dodge Challenger is for the SRT8, the one trim listed for the year, in 2-door coupe form. It carries a 6.1L V8 of 370 cu in with overhead valves, natural aspiration and gasoline fuel. The manual provides procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for that engine and its fuel, ignition and cooling systems, and for the transmission and drivetrain, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical system and body.

Engines covered

• 6.1L V8 (370 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• SRT8

Known issues on the 2008 Challenger. The federal record lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Challenger. Certain 2008 Challenger vehicles built within a set window have a two-stage driver frontal air bag whose inflator can absorb moisture over time and then burst when fired, throwing metal pieces; owners were told not to drive the car until the inflator was replaced. Certain 2008 Challenger vehicles with an automatic transmission and keyless go could also be switched off, with the key code cleared, while out of park; the ignition node was reprogrammed. Owners lodged 10 complaints, with air bags and electrical system at 4 apiece; 1 reported a crash and 1 reported a fire. The manual's restraint and electrical wiring diagrams and diagnostics apply.