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

8920063428200817242010457920126611620146011420169895201811357202035162022261202422027
NHTSA complaints per Dodge Charger model year. Click a bar for details.

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).

  1. 2014 Dodge Charger — 116 complaints, 10 crashes; top problem: Steering
  2. 2019 Dodge Charger — 113 complaints, 6 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Airbags
  3. 2020 Dodge Charger — 57 complaints, 10 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Airbags
  4. 2016 Dodge Charger — 114 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Body & Structure
  5. 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

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2027 Charger00001—
2026 Charger20001Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2024 Charger10000Electrical System
2023 Charger263002Electrical System
2022 Charger163013Airbags
2021 Charger352002Airbags
2020 Charger5710273Airbags
2019 Charger11363105Airbags
2018 Charger953046Electrical System
2017 Charger983214Electrical System
2016 Charger1143145Body & Structure
2015 Charger602007Transmission & Drivetrain
2014 Charger11610049Steering
2013 Charger662038Engine
2012 Charger7942114Electrical System
2011 Charger4521211Electrical System
2010 Charger240105Electrical System
2009 Charger171113Engine
2008 Charger282023Electrical System
2007 Charger341302Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2006 Charger892322Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Dodge Charger problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    293 complaints
  • Engine
    218 complaints
  • Airbags
    187 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    154 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    126 complaints
  • Steering
    95 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    94 complaints
  • Brakes
    81 complaints
  • Lighting
    59 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    49 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Dodge Charger received by NHTSA each month.

Dodge Charger recalls

  • Recall 26V531000Aug 13, 2026844,027 vehiclesModel years 2026–2027

    Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V574000Aug 1, 2024898 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 24V198000Mar 14, 2024284,982 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

  • Recall 24V112000Feb 15, 20241,808 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 22V866000Nov 23, 20225,834 vehiclesModel years 2022

    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.

  • Recall 22V808000Oct 27, 202244,212 vehiclesModel years 2022

    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.

  • Recall 22V504000Jul 14, 202252,340 vehiclesModel years 2022

    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.

  • Recall 21V516000Jul 8, 202121,258 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V512000Aug 27, 202026,361 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V758000Oct 24, 2019173 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V246000Mar 28, 20191,097 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V203000Mar 14, 20197,929 vehiclesModel years 2019

    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.

  • Recall 19V018000Jan 15, 20191,413,222 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2010–2015

    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.

  • Recall 18V524000Aug 9, 201812,779 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V332000May 17, 20184,815,661 vehiclesModel years 2014–2018

    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.

  • Recall 18V281000May 1, 201813,928 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018

    Risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V280000May 1, 201871 vehiclesModel years 2018

    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.

  • Recall 18V021000Jan 9, 2018328,177 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2009–2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V824000Dec 21, 201761,791 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  • Recall 17V741000Nov 21, 201717,116 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V496000Aug 8, 20171,207 vehiclesModel years 2017

    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.

  • Recall 17V435000Jul 10, 2017442,214 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014

    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.

  • Recall 17V097000Feb 14, 201769,298 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V352000May 24, 20164,648,270 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2006–2012

    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.

  • Recall 16V240000Apr 25, 2016811,290 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    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