Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Dodge Charger, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags16
- Power train5
- Unknown or other5
- Engine3
- Wheels2
- Visibility2
- Electrical system2
- Exterior lighting2
- Steering1
- Seat belts1
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, 84 2021 Charger vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 39 people died inside them, and 13 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 2021 Dodge Charger failed the safety check 0.90% of the time — 5% less often than the average 2021 passenger car (0.95%). Median odometer at inspection: 23,844 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2021
159 new Dodge Charger cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2021; the largest markets were Germany (158), Austria (1).
- Average mass
- 2,080 kg
- Average CO₂
- 328 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 398 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 99% · LPG 0.6%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In New Zealand
6 2021 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- 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 5 variants: combined 10.3–15.6 L/100 km (about 15–23 mpg US), CO₂ 242–368 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charger · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| Charger (MDS) · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 14.7 | 9.4 | 12.3 |
| Charger (MDS) · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.9 | 9.6 | 13.1 |
| Charger Widebody (MDS) · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.9 | 9.6 | 13.1 |
| Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 19.0 | 11.5 | 15.6 |
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 2021 Dodge Charger.
| 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… |
| 2024168 14 Mar 2024 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) coul… |
| 2021422 8 Jul 2021 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle in a cras… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 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."
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 2021 Dodge Charger: 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" |
| 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." |
| 11008257 | CLUSTER - INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| 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." |
| 11008145 | Door Ajar Light On With Door(s) Closed. |
| 11007954 | Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub |
| 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." |
| 11006814 | PUMP WATER & CONNECTOR - OIL COOLER TUBE |
| 11005356 | CARRIER PLANETARY & SHAFT KIT - OUTPUT |
| 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 |
| 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 " |
| 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." |
| 11001310 | "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." |
| 11001037 | Door Ajar Light On With Door(s) Closed. |
| 11000992 | Checking Radio Software Level On A VP2 Radio |
| 11000824 | "GENERATOR Engine Prior to alternator/generator removal: 1. Inspect & check all electrical connections to the alternator a. 2-way connector containing field control circuit & alternator sense voltage circuit. b. Unplug & plug-in the 2-way connector for field & sense circuit. Verify the connection is tight & check for any bent pins in alternator connector or damage to female terminals in connector. c. Check Alternator B+ Stud connection to be sure nut is securing positive cable terminal properly (i.e. nut is clamping terminal & connection is tight). d. Check fuse between the alternator B+ stud |
| 11000795 | "VALVE BODY & CONTROL UNIT Transmission Ensure clutch pressure check has been completed and documented prior to valve body replacement." |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)