2001 Dodge Charger Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Charger years
- Not enough data 19th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge Charger. That ranks 19th out of 23 Charger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Dodge Charger 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 | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Dodge Charger recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Dodge Charger.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 (na) dodge charger. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Stopped at grocery store, (stationary), opened drivers door and would not shut, door latch (actuator) broke and will not let you shift or lock door for safety....dodge dealer expects you to drive this unsafe vehicle to them to see what is wrong with it! *tr
Tl* the contact owns 2001 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the passenger's side headlight failed. While replacing the bulb, the contact noticed that the wiring harness was melted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of…
Other Dodge Charger years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Charger | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Charger | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Charger | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Charger | 26 | 2 |
| 2022 Charger | 16 | 3 |
| 2021 Charger | 35 | 2 |
| 2020 Charger | 57 | 3 |
| 2019 Charger | 120 | 5 |
| 2018 Charger | 122 | 6 |
| 2017 Charger | 128 | 4 |
| 2016 Charger | 182 | 5 |
| 2015 Charger | 136 | 7 |
| 2014 Charger | 343 | 9 |
| 2013 Charger | 360 | 8 |
| 2012 Charger | 648 | 14 |
| 2011 Charger | 695 | 11 |
| 2010 Charger | 232 | 6 |
| 2009 Charger | 174 | 6 |
| 2008 Charger | 609 | 5 |
| 2007 Charger | 554 | 5 |
| 2006 Charger | 1,294 | 5 |
| 2005 Charger | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Charger?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge Charger?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Dodge Charger a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Charger model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.