2021 Dodge Challenger Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Challenger years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 14th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Dodge Challenger. That ranks 14th out of 16 Challenger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 21%), typically at around 26,708 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 19owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Dodge Challenger problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 21% | 26,708 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 16% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 11% | 44,850 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% | 17,160 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| None | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Dodge Challenger recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y58.
Visibility:windshield:critical fasteners
Problem: 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."
Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While operating my vehicle at road speed the electric steering rack failed. This rendered the steering inoperative. It was impossible to steer the vehicle. Not only is this situation extremely dangerous and deadly, there was no advanced warning. I received no prompts or warning lights before the…
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH on a local roadway, the steering suddenly became inoperative, and the steering wheel locked without warning. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle and safely pulled over to the…
mileage 61113 . car moves forward 15 feet an goes into neutral .When pulling into traffic this is a serious safety problem . A major accident which could be loss of life might occur . Enterprise car sales will not acknowledge o show any concern . They offered a 12 month or 12000 mile limited…
My seatbelt seemed a bit faulty when I purchased the car. It was slow to retract and at some points wouldnât retract unless I played with the seatbelt. Three years in to owning the car it still wonât retract fully and is at the point where it wonât come out to a safe distance that allows me…
I purchased this vehicle from Vroom, who is also my lender under United Auto Credit. The car was sold with a washed title and undisclosed prior structural and mechanical damage. I have documentation confirming the vehicle had serious pre-existing issues and should never have been sold as a…
Other Dodge Challenger years
← 2020 Challenger · 2022 Challenger →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 Challenger | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 | 19 | 2 |
| 2020 Challenger | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Challenger | 59 | 3 |
| 2018 Challenger | 75 | 3 |
| 2017 Challenger | 49 | 3 |
| 2016 Challenger | 78 | 1 |
| 2015 Challenger | 126 | 5 |
| 2014 Challenger | 149 | 4 |
| 2013 Challenger | 179 | 5 |
| 2012 Challenger | 253 | 6 |
| 2011 Challenger | 193 | 6 |
| 2010 Challenger | 299 | 7 |
| 2009 Challenger | 133 | 7 |
| 2008 Challenger | 10 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Dodge Challenger?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Dodge Challenger?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Dodge Challenger a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Challenger model years, the 2021 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.