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Dodge Charger

Model years 1983–2027 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012. Fewest complaints: 2001, 2022, 2023.

5,741owner complaints
54recall campaigns
3,332service bulletins
29model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2006. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’01’06’07’10’13’16’19’22’251,294’01’06’07’10’13’16’19’22’251,294

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: 2025.

0.0%1.0%2.0%’06’08’10’12’14’16’18’20’22’24’25’260.2%0.0%1.0%2.0%’06’09’12’15’18’21’24’25’260.2%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20270100 · 0
20262100 · 0
20250020 · 0
20241010 · 0
2023 Charger262953 · 0
2022 Charger1631693 · 0
2021 Charger3522682 · 0
2020 Charger58330510 · 2
2019 Charger12053127 · 3
2018 Charger12262565 · 1
2017 Charger12842153 · 3
2016 Charger18252697 · 2
2015 Charger136732210 · 1
2014 Charger343924541 · 8
2013 Charger360825525 · 20
2012 ChargerMost complaints6481421520 · 49
2011 ChargerMost complaints6951115025 · 64
2010 Charger23263314 · 9
2009 Charger1746319 · 4
2008 ChargerMost complaints60954224 · 22
2007 ChargerMost complaints55454718 · 17
2006 ChargerMost complaints1,29456221 · 12
200500250 · 0
200130130 · 1
19870100 · 0
19860200 · 0
19852200 · 1
19841100 · 0
19830100 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Electrical system1,925
  • Engine1,026
  • Power train793
  • Air bags778
  • Fuel/propulsion system513
  • Steering409
  • Unknown or other403
  • Exterior lighting317

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 1,526 Charger vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 711 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 yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
202315122
202234152
2021843913
20201256412
20191576126
20181336922
2017984513
20161206117
2015102369
20141334711
201393468
2012632810
201146268
201078355
200942253
200862327
2007774012
200663307
1970100

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 17 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.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20272027 DODGE CHARGER 2 DR ICE AWD————0.0 %
20262026 DODGE CHARGER 2 DR N/A AWD————0.0 %
20252025 Dodge Charger 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20242024 Dodge Charger 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20232023 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10.1 %
20222022 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10.1 %
20212021 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10.1 %
20202020 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10.1 %
20192019 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10.1 %
20182018 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10.1 %
20172017 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10.1 %
20162016 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10.1 %
20152015 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD———★★★★★10.1 %
20142014 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10.1 %
20132013 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10.1 %
20122012 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10.1 %
20112011 Dodge Charger 4 DR 4WD————0.0 %

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 19 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.2–11.8 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Charger R/T · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.A814.19.011.8276
2023Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.47.810.3242
2022Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.47.810.3242
2021Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.47.810.3242
2020Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.47.810.3242
2019Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.47.810.3242
2018Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.47.810.3242
2017Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.47.810.3242
2016Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.47.710.3240
2015Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.47.710.3237
2014Charger FFV · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.37.610.2235
2013Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.37.610.2235
2012Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.37.610.2235
2011Charger FFV · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A513.28.711.2258
2010Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.A412.89.111.1255
2009Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.A412.89.111.1255
2008Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.A412.89.111.1255
2007Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.A412.99.111.2258
2006Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.A412.99.111.2258

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

393 Charger cars are on the New Zealand register; 92% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2023303
2022101
2021606
2020808
2019707
2018101
2017606
201611011
201510010
2014101
2013303
201218018
2011606
2010101
2009909
200822022
200733032
200629029
2005100
1976110
1975101
1974705
197313013
197214311
197117510
197028126
196950441
196867263
1967707
196612012

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

359 Charger cars are on Dutch roads; 97% arrived later as imports, and 51 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20072990%—
20065198%€59,084
19733992%—
197120100%—
19704598%—
19699398%—
196882100%—

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

191 Charger cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
20155150,000 km
20095127,000 km
20087155,000 km
200721175,000 km
200628182,000 km
20056190,000 km
19741051,000 km
19732144,000 km
19721359,000 km
19712545,000 km
19702438,000 km
19691136,000 km
19681047,000 km
1966565,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

New registrations in Europe

507 new Dodge Charger 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 (71), Spain (5).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
202276Germany, Spain2,079307 (WLTP)398
2021159Germany, Austria2,080328 (WLTP)398
2020116Germany, Sweden, Spain2,078330 (WLTP)386
201961Germany, Sweden1,996294 (WLTP)364
20182Austria2,087288 (NEDC)319
20172Slovakia, Austria1,985277 (NEDC)290
201676Germany, Austria2,002—396
20153Austria2,058—333
20145Estonia, Slovakia, Austria1,946—264
20123Spain, Poland1,878—72
20111Austria1,765——
20103Austria, Spain1,887——

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 Charger in 8 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

SR/00457/26 · Injuries13 Feb 2026 · Challenger, Charger, Dakota, Durango, RAM

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…

A12/01627/21 · Injuries26 Nov 2021 · Charger, Challenger

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…

INFO/00152/21 · Injuries24 Sept 2021 · Charger

The reversing camera software may not display an image during reversing, although this has been activated in the settings. This could increase the risk of injury to bystanders.

A12/0773/19 · Injuries17 May 2019 · Charger

The universal joint on the front power transmission shaft may be defective and could break. As a result the shaft may block, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/0845/18 · Fire22 Jun 2018 · Challenger, Charger

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.

A12/0763/16 · Injuries24 Jun 2016 · Charger

When operating a car jack without using chocks, the side skirt of the vehicle may bend. The vehicle may become unstable and this could result in injuries to the user.

A12/0055/16 · Injuries22 Jan 2016 · Charger

Defective control device software could trigger the unintended release of the head section of the side airbag, the seat airbag and/or the seatbelt pre-tensioner.

A12/0787/15 · Fire26 Jun 2015 · Charger, Challenger

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

54 campaigns cover the Charger; the latest 12 are below.

26V531000 · Back over prevention13 Aug 2026 · 2026, 2027

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

24V574000 · Seats1 Aug 2024 · 2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger 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."

24V198000 · Air bags14 Mar 2024 · 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

24V112000 · Parking brake15 Feb 2024 · 2023

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."

22V866000 · Power train23 Nov 2022 · 2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Charger and Durango vehicles. The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.

22V808000 · Tires27 Oct 2022 · 2022

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."

22V504000 · Tires14 Jul 2022 · 2022

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."

21V516000 · Visibility8 Jul 2021 · 2020, 2021

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."

20V512000 · Back over prevention27 Aug 2020 · 2018, 2019, 2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

19V758000 · Service brakes24 Oct 2019 · 2019

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.

19V246000 · Air bags28 Mar 2019 · 2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Charger vehicles. The driver and passenger sun visors may lack the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

19V203000 · Electrical system14 Mar 2019 · 2019

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."

NHTSA recalls