Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2010. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2008.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 Challenger | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 Challenger | 19 | 2 |
| 2020 Challenger | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Challenger | 59 | 3 |
| 2018 Challenger | 75 | 3 |
| 2017 Challenger | 49 | 3 |
| 2016 Challenger | 78 | 1 |
| 2015 Challenger | 126 | 5 |
| 2014 Challenger | 149 | 4 |
| 2013 Challenger | 179 | 5 |
| 2012 ChallengerMost complaints | 253 | 6 |
| 2011 Challenger | 193 | 6 |
| 2010 ChallengerMost complaints | 299 | 7 |
| 2009 Challenger | 133 | 7 |
| 2008 Challenger | 10 | 3 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system621
- Engine283
- Air bags281
- Power train188
- Unknown or other185
- Steering147
- Service brakes96
- Fuel/propulsion system80
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 733 Challenger vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 385 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 6 |
| 2022 | 22 | 8 |
| 2021 | 40 | 21 |
| 2020 | 62 | 42 |
| 2019 | 108 | 69 |
| 2018 | 73 | 41 |
| 2017 | 58 | 30 |
| 2016 | 95 | 51 |
| 2015 | 72 | 33 |
| 2014 | 43 | 25 |
| 2013 | 36 | 11 |
| 2012 | 37 | 16 |
| 2011 | 24 | 8 |
| 2010 | 36 | 15 |
| 2009 | 16 | 6 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 13 model-year variants; 11 of 11 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | — | 11.1 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | — | 11.1 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 15 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.3–11.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Challenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2022 | Challenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2021 | Challenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2020 | Challenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2019 | Challenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2018 | Challenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2017 | Challenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2016 | Challenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2015 | Challenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2014 | Challenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 8.7 | 11.2 |
| 2013 | Challenger · Compact · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 8.7 | 11.2 |
| 2012 | Challenger · Compact · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 8.7 | 11.2 |
| 2011 | Challenger · Compact · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 8.7 | 11.2 |
| 2010 | Challenger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 9.5 | 11.6 |
| 2009 | Challenger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.7 | 9.6 | 11.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
1,331 Challenger cars are on the New Zealand register; 96% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 24 | 2 | 22 |
| 2022 | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| 2021 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| 2020 | 97 | 0 | 96 |
| 2019 | 68 | 1 | 65 |
| 2018 | 74 | 0 | 73 |
| 2017 | 62 | 1 | 61 |
| 2016 | 99 | 1 | 98 |
| 2015 | 119 | 0 | 117 |
| 2014 | 75 | 2 | 72 |
| 2013 | 56 | 2 | 52 |
| 2012 | 112 | 0 | 108 |
| 2011 | 67 | 5 | 60 |
| 2010 | 95 | 1 | 93 |
| 2009 | 72 | 0 | 71 |
| 2008 | 44 | 1 | 42 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | 19 | 0 | 17 |
| 1973 | 35 | 0 | 31 |
| 1972 | 33 | 1 | 31 |
| 1971 | 24 | 2 | 22 |
| 1970 | 92 | 6 | 83 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
502 Challenger cars are on Dutch roads; 98% arrived later as imports, and 198 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | €118,247 |
| 2016 | 34 | €117,973 |
| 2015 | 69 | €108,817 |
| 2014 | 40 | €97,591 |
| 2013 | 40 | €106,648 |
| 2012 | 42 | €109,162 |
| 2011 | 36 | €85,979 |
| 2010 | 55 | €75,590 |
| 2009 | 50 | €59,712 |
| 2008 | 60 | €60,452 |
| 1972 | 21 | — |
| 1970 | 35 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
299 Challenger cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 99% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 54,000 km |
| 2017 | 11 | 81,000 km |
| 2016 | 7 | 50,000 km |
| 2015 | 15 | 114,000 km |
| 2014 | 5 | 92,000 km |
| 2013 | 10 | 150,000 km |
| 2012 | 15 | 139,000 km |
| 2011 | 24 | 151,000 km |
| 2010 | 22 | 128,000 km |
| 2009 | 36 | 154,000 km |
| 2008 | 24 | 126,000 km |
| 1973 | 11 | 28,000 km |
| 1972 | 5 | 33,000 km |
| 1971 | 24 | 35,000 km |
| 1970 | 84 | 40,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
New registrations in Europe
1,759 new Dodge Challenger cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (265), Croatia (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 266 | 287 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 306 | 318 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 668 | 324 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 312 | 296 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 12 | 313 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 2 | 344 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 176 | — |
| 2015 | 4 | — |
| 2014 | 6 | — |
| 2012 | 3 | — |
| 2011 | 3 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Challenger in 6 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The airbag could rupture when activated, leading to fragmentation of the airbag parts. These small parts could be projected towards the driver/occupants, potentially causing serious or even fatal injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…
The vehicles has a misaligned rear left seat-back lock-striker which may keep the seat-back from latching. In the event of an accident. If the backrest is not locked in the upright position, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant of the seat or a…
The front windscreen may become detached from the vehicle and endanger the occupants of the vehicle or fall onto the road. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles a…
The oil-cooler line may be defective. This may lead to a fire risk owing to engine oil coming into contact with a hot surface.
Excessive internal pressure can cause the housing of the driver airbag inflator to rupture when the airbag is deployed under normal conditions. In the event of the inflator rupturing, metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment, potential…
The fuel rail crossover hose of the fuel rail may have been damaged during production and may result in a fuel leak. The damage cannot be reliably detected and may cause a fuel leak without warning. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result …
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
33 campaigns cover the Challenger; the latest 12 are below.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles. An incompatible front wheel and brake package was installed and may allow the front tire to contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
NHTSA recalls