Damon Challenger Problems by Year
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints and 18 safety recalls on file for the Damon Challenger, across 17 model years (1996–2012). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Damon Challenger years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Challenger model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Challenger: 7 complaints, 4 recalls
- 1999 Challenger: 6 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1998 Challenger: 6 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 Challenger: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2001 Challenger: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
- 2011 Challenger: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Damon Challenger problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Damon Challenger model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Challenger | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 Challenger | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2010 Challenger | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2009 Challenger | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2008 Challenger | 3 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2007 Challenger | 2 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Electric | |
| 2006 Challenger | 3 | 6 | — | Equipment | |
| 2005 Challenger | 2 | 5 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2004 Challenger | 2 | 5 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2003 Challenger | 7 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2002 Challenger | 2 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2001 Challenger | 1 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 Challenger | 3 | 4 | — | Equipment | |
| 1999 Challenger | 6 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1998 Challenger | 6 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 1997 Challenger | 2 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1996 Challenger | 1 | 0 | — | Equipment |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Damon Challenger years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (7), 1999 (6), 1998 (6). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Damon Challenger?
Structure, with 10 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Damon Challenger have?
18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.