Dodge Charger recalls and problems
48 recalls and 5,744 owner complaints for 21 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
48
Complaints
5,744
Crashes reported
248
Fires reported
218
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Dodge Charger by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Charger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Charger | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Charger | 2 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Charger | 3 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Charger | 2 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Charger | 3 | 58 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 Charger | 5 | 120 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 Charger | 6 | 122 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 Charger | 4 | 129 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 Charger | 5 | 182 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 Charger | 7 | 137 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 Charger | 9 | 343 | 41 | 8 | 27 | 2 |
| 2013 Charger | 8 | 360 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 Charger | 14 | 648 | 20 | 49 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 Charger | 11 | 696 | 25 | 64 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 Charger | 6 | 232 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 2009 Charger | 6 | 174 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 Charger | 5 | 609 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 0 |
| 2007 Charger | 5 | 554 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 Charger | 5 | 1,294 | 21 | 12 | 28 | 2 |
| 2001 Charger | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Dodge Charger problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1,951 | |
| Engine | 1,026 | |
| Power Train | 804 | |
| Air Bags | 782 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 493 | |
| Steering | 416 | |
| Unknown or Other | 405 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 266 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 223 | |
| Service Brakes | 208 |
All Dodge Charger recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-531 | Aug 13, 2026 | 2026–2027 | Back Over Prevention | 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… |
| 24V-574 | Aug 1, 2024 | 2023 | Seats | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger vehicles. |
| 24V-198 | Mar 14, 2024 | 2018–2021 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 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-866 | Nov 23, 2022 | 2022 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Charger and Durango 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-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-512 | Aug 27, 2020 | 2018–2020 | Back Over Prevention | 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… |
| 19V-758 | Oct 24, 2019 | 2019 | Service Brakes, Wheels, Tires | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles. |
| 19V-246 | Mar 28, 2019 | 2019 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge 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 | 2010–2015 | 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 | 2014–2018 | 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-281 | May 1, 2018 | 2015–2018 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. |
| 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 | 2016 | 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-097 | Feb 14, 2017 | 2014–2017 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). |
| 16V-352 | May 24, 2016 | 2006–2012 | 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. |
| 16V-240 | Apr 25, 2016 | 2012–2014 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July… |
| 16V-043 | Jan 28, 2016 | 2011–2016 | Structure | FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. |
| 15V-467 | Jul 27, 2015 | 2011–2014 | Seat Belts, Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. |
| 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-313 | May 26, 2015 | 2006–2010 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010… |
| 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-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… |
| 14V-567 | Sep 17, 2014 | 2008 | Electrical System | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger… |
| 14V-101 | Mar 4, 2014 | 2011–2012 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 20, 2010, through November 8, 2011, and equipped with halogen headlamps. |
| 13V-610 | Dec 6, 2013 | 2013 | Power Train | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. |
| 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. |
| 12V-197 | May 2, 2012 | 2011–2012 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Air | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 300 and dodge charger vehicles. |
| 12V-042 | Feb 7, 2012 | 2011–2012 | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 dodge charger police vehicles. |
| 12V-004 | Jan 6, 2012 | 2012 | Tires | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 dodge charger srt8 and the chrysler 300 srt8 vehicles manufactured from may 2, 2011, through november 17, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor… |
| 11V-487 | Sep 29, 2011 | 2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee 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-583 | Nov 6, 2008 | 2006–2009 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. |
| 08V-295 | Jul 2, 2008 | 2008 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. |
| 06V-493 | Dec 29, 2006 | 2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (Abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions. |
| 06V-341 | Sep 7, 2006 | 2007 | Power Train | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the… |
| 06V-149 | May 3, 2006 | 2006 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter engines and mk25e braking systems may exhibit inadequate clearance between the rear brake tubes and the exhaust gas recirculation tube. |
| 05V-460 | Oct 6, 2005 | 2006 | Power Train | On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Dodge Charger?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Dodge Charger has the most reports (1,294). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Dodge Charger have?
NHTSA lists 48 safety recalls covering Dodge Charger model years 2006–2023, 2026–2027.
What are the most common Dodge Charger problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine, power train problems most often.