Chrysler SRT8 Problems by Year

We compared every Chrysler SRT8 model year from 2006 using 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No SRT8 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
5complaints
1recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

20065
Owner complaints per model year, Chrysler SRT8. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20065—1TransmissionFew

* Complaints compared with the median SRT8 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chrysler SRT8 problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2006
    480%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2006
    240%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2006
    240%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2006
    120%

Latest Chrysler SRT8 recalls

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehiclesDo not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chrysler SRT8 should you avoid?

None of the Chrysler SRT8 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Chrysler SRT8 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (4), engine & cooling (2) and fuel & propulsion system (2). Transmission complaints peak in the 2006 model year.

How many recalls has the Chrysler SRT8 had?

1 recall across 2006. The model year with the most is 2006.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.