Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2006. 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: 2025.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Charger | 26 | 2 |
| 2022 Charger | 16 | 3 |
| 2021 Charger | 35 | 2 |
| 2020 Charger | 58 | 3 |
| 2019 Charger | 120 | 5 |
| 2018 Charger | 122 | 6 |
| 2017 Charger | 128 | 4 |
| 2016 Charger | 182 | 5 |
| 2015 Charger | 136 | 7 |
| 2014 Charger | 343 | 9 |
| 2013 Charger | 360 | 8 |
| 2012 ChargerMost complaints | 648 | 14 |
| 2011 ChargerMost complaints | 695 | 11 |
| 2010 Charger | 232 | 6 |
| 2009 Charger | 174 | 6 |
| 2008 ChargerMost complaints | 609 | 5 |
| 2007 ChargerMost complaints | 554 | 5 |
| 2006 ChargerMost complaints | 1,294 | 5 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 |
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 year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 12 |
| 2022 | 34 | 15 |
| 2021 | 84 | 39 |
| 2020 | 125 | 64 |
| 2019 | 157 | 61 |
| 2018 | 133 | 69 |
| 2017 | 98 | 45 |
| 2016 | 120 | 61 |
| 2015 | 102 | 36 |
| 2014 | 133 | 47 |
| 2013 | 93 | 46 |
| 2012 | 63 | 28 |
| 2011 | 46 | 26 |
| 2010 | 78 | 35 |
| 2009 | 42 | 25 |
| 2008 | 62 | 32 |
| 2007 | 77 | 40 |
| 2006 | 63 | 30 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
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.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 DODGE CHARGER 2 DR ICE AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2026 | 2026 DODGE CHARGER 2 DR N/A AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Dodge Charger 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Dodge Charger 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | — | 10.1 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2011 | 2011 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.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Charger R/T · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 14.1 | 9.0 | 11.8 |
| 2023 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2022 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2021 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2020 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2019 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2018 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2017 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| 2016 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.7 | 10.3 |
| 2015 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.7 | 10.3 |
| 2014 | Charger FFV · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.3 | 7.6 | 10.2 |
| 2013 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.3 | 7.6 | 10.2 |
| 2012 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.3 | 7.6 | 10.2 |
| 2011 | Charger FFV · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 8.7 | 11.2 |
| 2010 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.8 | 9.1 | 11.1 |
| 2009 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.8 | 9.1 | 11.1 |
| 2008 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.8 | 9.1 | 11.1 |
| 2007 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.9 | 9.1 | 11.2 |
| 2006 | Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.9 | 9.1 | 11.2 |
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 year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 2007 | 33 | 0 | 32 |
| 2006 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| 1973 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1972 | 14 | 3 | 11 |
| 1971 | 17 | 5 | 10 |
| 1970 | 28 | 1 | 26 |
| 1969 | 50 | 4 | 41 |
| 1968 | 67 | 2 | 63 |
| 1967 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1966 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
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 registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 29 | — |
| 2006 | 51 | €59,084 |
| 1973 | 39 | — |
| 1971 | 20 | — |
| 1970 | 45 | — |
| 1969 | 93 | — |
| 1968 | 82 | — |
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 registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 150,000 km |
| 2009 | 5 | 127,000 km |
| 2008 | 7 | 155,000 km |
| 2007 | 21 | 175,000 km |
| 2006 | 28 | 182,000 km |
| 2005 | 6 | 190,000 km |
| 1974 | 10 | 51,000 km |
| 1973 | 21 | 44,000 km |
| 1972 | 13 | 59,000 km |
| 1971 | 25 | 45,000 km |
| 1970 | 24 | 38,000 km |
| 1969 | 11 | 36,000 km |
| 1968 | 10 | 47,000 km |
| 1966 | 5 | 65,000 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).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 76 | 307 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 159 | 328 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 116 | 330 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 61 | 294 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2 | 288 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 2 | 277 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 76 | — |
| 2015 | 3 | — |
| 2014 | 5 | — |
| 2012 | 3 | — |
| 2011 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 3 | — |
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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 Charger and Durango vehicles. The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.
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 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 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."
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 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."
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