Dodge Challenger recalls and problems
33 recalls and 1,697 owner complaints for 16 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
33
Complaints
1,697
Crashes reported
110
Fires reported
54
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Dodge Challenger by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 2 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Challenger | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Challenger | 2 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Challenger | 1 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Challenger | 3 | 59 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 Challenger | 3 | 75 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 Challenger | 3 | 50 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 Challenger | 1 | 78 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 Challenger | 5 | 127 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 Challenger | 4 | 149 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 Challenger | 5 | 179 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 Challenger | 6 | 253 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 Challenger | 6 | 193 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 Challenger | 7 | 299 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 Challenger | 7 | 133 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 Challenger | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Dodge Challenger problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 625 | |
| Engine | 283 | |
| Air Bags | 281 | |
| Power Train | 188 | |
| Unknown or Other | 185 | |
| Steering | 147 | |
| Service Brakes | 96 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 73 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 47 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 |
All Dodge Challenger recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-573 | Aug 1, 2024 | 2023 | Seats | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles. |
| 24V-112 | Feb 15, 2024 | 2023 | Parking Brake | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. |
| 22V-808 | Oct 27, 2022 | 2022 | Tires | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. |
| 22V-504 | Jul 14, 2022 | 2022 | Tires | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. |
| 21V-664 | Aug 26, 2021 | 2021 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. |
| 21V-516 | Jul 8, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Visibility | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. |
| 20V-191 | Sep 10, 2020 | 2019 | Back Over Prevention | 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… |
| 19V-758 | Oct 24, 2019 | 2019 | Service Brakes, Wheels, Tires | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles. |
| 19V-203 | Mar 14, 2019 | 2019 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. |
| 19V-018 | Jan 15, 2019 | 2010–2014 | Do not driveAir Bags | 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. |
| 18V-524 | Aug 9, 2018 | 2018 | Electrical System | 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… |
| 18V-332 | May 17, 2018 | 2015–2018 | Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control | 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… |
| 18V-280 | May 1, 2018 | 2018 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. |
| 18V-021 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2009–2013 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama… |
| 17V-824 | Dec 21, 2017 | 2009 | Equipment | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. |
| 17V-741 | Nov 21, 2017 | 2014 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. |
| 17V-496 | Aug 8, 2017 | 2017 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. |
| 17V-435 | Jul 10, 2017 | 2011–2014 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. |
| 17V-431 | Jul 7, 2017 | 2017 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. |
| 16V-352 | May 24, 2016 | 2008–2012 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. |
| 15V-461 | Jul 23, 2015 | 2015 | Equipment | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and… |
| 15V-444 | Jul 10, 2015 | 2008–2010 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. |
| 15V-282 | May 13, 2015 | 2015 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured March 28, 2015, to April 1, 2015. |
| 15V-114 | Feb 27, 2015 | 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine and Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to February 5, 2015, and equipped with a 6.2L supercharged engine. |
| 14V-749 | Nov 24, 2014 | 2015 | Electrical System | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured June 30, 2014, to October 8, 2014. |
| 14V-634 | Oct 8, 2014 | 2011–2014 | Electrical System | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014… |
| 13V-118 | Apr 3, 2013 | 2011–2012 | Air Bags | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. |
| 13V-103 | Mar 21, 2013 | 2013 | Do not driveElectrical System | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured from December 3, 2012, through January 24, 2013 and equipped with a V6 engine. |
| 10V-475 | Oct 7, 2010 | 2010 | Steering | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring, 300, charger (Lx) and dodge challenger (Lc), avenger (Js), and journey (Jc), as well as model year 2011 dodge ram light duty pickup (Ds) vehicles. |
| 10V-200 | May 11, 2010 | 2010 | Electrical System | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler 300, dodge challenger, charger, jeep commander, grand cherokee and dodge ram vehicles. |
| 09V-420 | Oct 29, 2009 | 2009–2010 | Wheels | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 passenger vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive. |
| 08V-642 | Dec 5, 2008 | 2009 | Tires | Chrysler is recalling 175 my 2009 dodge charger, challenger, and chrysler 300 vehicles. |
| 08V-458 | Sep 10, 2008 | 2008–2009 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling 6,636 my 2008-2009 dodge challenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and "keyless go" option. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Dodge Challenger?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2010 Dodge Challenger has the most reports (299). Check the 2010 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Dodge Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 33 safety recalls covering Dodge Challenger model years 2008–2023.
What are the most common Dodge Challenger problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine, air bags problems most often.