Dodge Charger problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 1,115 owner complaints and 40 recalls on file for the Dodge Charger (2006–2027). The 2014 Charger has the most serious complaints, most often about steering.
- Complaints
- 1,115
- Recalls
- 40
- Model years
- 21
- Worst year
- 2014
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Dodge Charger years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2014 Dodge Charger — 116 complaints, 10 crashes; top problem: Steering
- 2019 Dodge Charger — 113 complaints, 6 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Airbags
- 2020 Dodge Charger — 57 complaints, 10 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Airbags
- 2016 Dodge Charger — 114 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Body & Structure
- 2018 Dodge Charger — 95 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2010 (24 complaints).
Every Dodge Charger model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Charger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Charger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2024 Charger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System |
| 2023 Charger | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Electrical System |
| 2022 Charger | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Airbags |
| 2021 Charger | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Airbags |
| 2020 Charger | 57 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 3 | Airbags |
| 2019 Charger | 113 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 5 | Airbags |
| 2018 Charger | 95 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | Electrical System |
| 2017 Charger | 98 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Electrical System |
| 2016 Charger | 114 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | Body & Structure |
| 2015 Charger | 60 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2014 Charger | 116 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 9 | Steering |
| 2013 Charger | 66 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | Engine |
| 2012 Charger | 79 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | Electrical System |
| 2011 Charger | 45 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | Electrical System |
| 2010 Charger | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System |
| 2009 Charger | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Engine |
| 2008 Charger | 28 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Electrical System |
| 2007 Charger | 34 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2006 Charger | 89 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
Most common Dodge Charger problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System293 complaints
- Engine218 complaints
- Airbags187 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain154 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion126 complaints
- Steering95 complaints
- Body & Structure94 complaints
- Brakes81 complaints
- Lighting59 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech49 complaints
Complaint trend
Dodge Charger recalls
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: An improperly engaged shifter assembly may slip out of the "drive" position, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure. In addition, a TPMS warning light that is already illuminated from a failed battery sensor will mask an actual tire pressure failure issue. Either of these scenarios can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure. In addition, a TPMS warning light that is already illuminated from a failed battery sensor will mask an actual tire pressure failure issue. Either of these scenarios can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.
Risk: Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Other Dodge models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology