Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Dodge Challenger, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Visibility/wiper13
- Unknown or other11
- Electrical system6
- Service brakes6
- Engine4
- Structure4
- Vehicle speed control2
- Seats2
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 8 2023 Challenger vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 6 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Dodge Challenger failed the safety check 0.53% of the time — 22% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 3,895 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In New Zealand
24 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 92% arrived as used imports, 8% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
| 2023 Dodge Challenger AWD 2 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.1 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Not Available
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 14 variants: combined 10.3–25.0 L/100 km (about 9–23 mpg US), CO₂ 242–440 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| Challenger AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.8 | 8.7 | 11.0 |
| Challenger (MDS) · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 14.7 | 9.4 | 12.3 |
| Challenger · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 15.6 | 10.1 | 13.1 |
| Challenger (MDS) · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 15.9 | 9.6 | 13.1 |
| Challenger Widebody (MDS) · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 15.9 | 9.6 | 13.1 |
| Challenger · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 16.7 | 10.4 | 13.9 |
| Challenger Widebody · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 16.7 | 10.4 | 13.9 |
| Challenger SRT Hellcat · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 17.6 | 10.7 | 14.5 |
| Challenger SRT Hellcat · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 18.1 | 11.4 | 15.1 |
| Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 18.1 | 11.4 | 15.1 |
| Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 18.6 | 11.4 | 15.4 |
| Challenger SRT Demon 170 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 22.9 | 13.7 | 18.8 |
| Challenger SRT Demon 170 · Mid-size · E85 ethanol | 30.7 | 18.2 | 25.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Dodge Challenger.
| 2024548 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2024440 1 Aug 2024 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the left-rear seat back striker may not have been aligned correctly. As a result, the seat back may not lock in the upright positi… |
| 2024097 15 Feb 2024 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, the parking brake may not have been adjusted correctly. As a result, the vehicle could roll when the parking brake is set. Saf… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Dodge told its dealers about the 2023 Dodge Challenger: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011921 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch" |
| 11011912 | "Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customer may experience one or more of the following: Air Conditioning is inoperative when sensed ambient temperature is above 89F (32C). A/C stops blowing cold when the vehicle is stationary but resumes normal operation when the vehicle is in motion. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. " |
| 11011774 | Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection |
| 11010691 | Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection |
| 11010259 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11009027 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch. " |
| 11008913 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11008200 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11007954 | Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub |
| 11007741 | AC Blows Warm |
| 11007649 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11007634 | "Radio Over The Air Update from SR55.4 to SR56.4 Software Version These items are being removed from Shift Torque setup page: 1-2 shift torque reduction and delay. 2-3 shift torque reduction limited 225 lb-ft below potential down to minimum torque value, limit the scrubber to this range and gray out the arrow while at upper/lower limits. 2-3 shift torque delay. Remove Info page references to torque delay and 1-2 shift being configurable. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a |
| 11006814 | PUMP WATER & CONNECTOR - OIL COOLER TUBE |
| 11006254 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11005356 | CARRIER PLANETARY & SHAFT KIT - OUTPUT |
| 11005019 | Spark Plug Re-Gap to Resolve Misfire Symptoms Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P0307 - Cylinder 7 Misfire. P0308 - Cylinder 8 Misfire. P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. P0430 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank |
| 11004944 | No Reverse And/Or Forward Gear After D-Clutch Repair. |
| 11004940 | D Clutch Repair Kit TSB 21-039-24 REV A - D-Clutch repair kit missing Carrier Output Shaft Seals It has been identified the Carrier Output Shaft is missing 2 seals for some of the kits delivered to dealers. These seals are not available individually. MOPAR is working to get the parts. Do not rebuild the transmission without these seals otherwise the vehicle will not have reverse. Please refer to STAR Online Publication S2421000001 for instructions for inspecting if the seals are present on the Output Shaft Carrier Shaft. If seals are missing, please return the D-Clutch Kit as defective and ord |
| 11004939 | D Clutch Repair Kit TSB 21-039-24 REV A - D-Clutch repair kit missing Carrier Output Shaft Seals It has been identified the Carrier Output Shaft is missing 2 seals for some of the kits delivered to dealers. These seals are not available individually. MOPAR is working to get the parts. Do not rebuild the transmission without these seals otherwise the vehicle will not have reverse. Please refer to STAR Online Publication S2421000001 for instructions for inspecting if the seals are present on the Output Shaft Carrier Shaft. If seals are missing, please return the D-Clutch Kit as defective and ord |
| 11004890 | "USB Radio Software Update From SR55.4 To SR56.4 Customers may experience one or more of the following: Non functional shift torque recovery option in the shift torque set up page. Torque recovery time slider is non functional. This bulletin involves inspecting the software level and updating the software to SR56.4" |
| 11002828 | "Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On " |
| 11002531 | Drained Battery, Low System Voltage, Battery Not Charging, High System Voltage |
| 11002351 | PUMP WATER & CONNECTOR - OIL COOLER TUBE |
| 11002350 | PUMP WATER & CONNECTOR - OIL COOLER TUBE |
| 11001771 | "D Clutch Repair Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)