Dodge Challenger Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,694 owner complaints and 33 safety recalls on file for the Dodge Challenger, across 16 model years (2008–2023). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (299). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Dodge Challenger years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Challenger year: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 Challenger: 299 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2012 Challenger: 253 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2011 Challenger: 193 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2022 Challenger: 9 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2008 Challenger: 10 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2021 Challenger: 19 complaints, 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 Dodge Challenger problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 620 | 16 | 11 |
| Engine problems | 283 | 16 | 4 |
| Air Bags problems | 281 | 15 | 67 |
| Power Train problems | 188 | 14 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 147 | 14 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 96 | 14 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 80 | 15 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 59 | 15 | 13 |
| Structure | 49 | 13 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 47 | 11 | 2 |
| Suspension | 43 | 10 | 8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 41 | 10 | 2 |
| Wheels | 40 | 13 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 35 | 11 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 29 | 10 | 9 |
| Seats | 22 | 8 | 2 |
| Visibility | 20 | 7 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Tires | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| None | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Dodge Challenger problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2014: electrical system (62)
- 2013: electrical system (104)
- 2012: electrical system (138)
- 2011: electrical system (103)
- 2010: air bags (75) · engine (75) · electrical system (68)
All Dodge Challenger model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 43 | 2 | 5★ | Visibility/wiper | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Challenger | 9 | 2 | 5★ | Seat Belts | |
| 2021 Challenger | 19 | 2 | 5★ | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Challenger | 20 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Challenger | 59 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Challenger | 75 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2017 Challenger | 49 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Challenger | 78 | 1 | 5★ | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2015 Challenger | 126 | 5 | 5★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2014 Challenger | 149 | 4 | 5★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 Challenger | 179 | 5 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 Challenger | 253 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Challenger | 193 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 Challenger | 299 | 7 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Challenger | 133 | 7 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2008 Challenger | 10 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Challenger years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2010 (299), 2011 (193), 2012 (253), 2013 (179) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Challenger year. 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 Dodge Challenger?
Electrical System, with 620 complaints across 16 model years.
How many recalls does the Dodge Challenger have?
33 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.