2025 Dodge Charger EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 29, 2026 · 39 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Charger EV years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
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Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Dodge Charger EV. That is the most of any Charger EV model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (27 complaints, 69%), typically at around 400 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Dodge Charger EV problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System27 · ~400 mi
Fuel/propulsion System14
Power Train10 · ~5,989 mi
Service Brakes7
Vehicle Speed Control6
Forward Collision Avoidance4 · ~500 mi
Engine3
Air Bags2
Steering2
Structure2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System2769%400——
Fuel/propulsion System1436%———
Power Train1026%5,989——
Service Brakes718%———
Vehicle Speed Control615%———
Forward Collision Avoidance410%500——
Engine38%———
Air Bags25%———
Steering25%———
Structure25%———
Back Over Prevention13%———
Latches/locks/linkages13%100——
Seats13%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13%500——
Suspension13%———
Unknown or Other13%———
Visibility/wiper13%———
Wheels13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 27 complaints
2025: 122025122026: 27202627

n = 39 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Dodge Charger EV recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelApr 23, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V262000 · 20,271 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

Power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawlSep 4, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V574000 · 75 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S electric vehicles. An incorrectly installed spring may cause the loss of the park function when the vehicle’s gear selector is placed in the park (P) position, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the electric drive module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 63C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert; back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alertJun 12, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V389000 · 8,390 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger vehicles. The amplifier may be missing software, which can prevent the amplifier from emitting exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."

Risk: A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and update the amplifier software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 44C.

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 driving car a message appears on dash that says park safely, vehicle will shut down soon. The car stoppedin the middle of traffis almost immediately after message appeared with no time to pull over or park. If i was on highway i could have been killed.

Electrical System · received Sep 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767824

Vehicle Repossession

Unknown or Other · received Sep 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766018

The vehicles center screen periodically will freeze randomly, often when first turning the vehicle on. Often, I am reversing the vehicle in this situation and screen will show a frozen image of the back-up camera or the back-up camera will not be available at all.

Electrical System · received Sep 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765421

I purchased this 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona new on March 24, 2026. Shortly after purchase, the vehicle began experiencing repeated serious safety-related electrical and propulsion failures. The most concerning incidents involve sudden loss of propulsion/power while driving. On one occasion, the…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763815

his vehicle is a two-door, five-passenger Dodge Charger equipped with the power Rear Seat Easy Entry feature. Because the vehicle only has two doors, the driver’s seat must automatically move forward toward the steering wheel to provide access for passengers entering or exiting the rear seat…

Seats · received Sep 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761600

Other Dodge Charger EV years

← 2024 Charger EV · 2026 Charger EV →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Charger EV30
2025393
2024 Charger EV233

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Dodge Charger EV?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 27 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Dodge Charger EV?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 Dodge Charger EV a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Charger EV model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.