2018 Dodge Charger Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Charger years
- Fewer complaints than other years 13th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Dodge Charger. That ranks 13th out of 23 Charger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (45 complaints, 37%), typically at around 38,975 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 122owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 37% | 38,975 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 33 | 27% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 19 | 16% | 34,150 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 9% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 8% | 23,537 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5% | 16,078 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% | 30 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 4% | 1,135 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | 58,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 3% | 38,950 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 6,900 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 5,250 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Dodge Charger recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiring
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, there was an abnormal, repetitive thud sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the wheel bearings were replaced…
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Back up camera not working. screen turns blue. tried resetting and had serviced. camera will not work. According to the Forum many others have the same issue
The drivers side headlight fuse melts continuously causing the headlights to go out specifically use 15 and few 16 for the HID headlights.
Other Dodge Charger years
← 2017 Charger · 2019 Charger →
| 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 | 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 Charger | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Dodge Charger?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 45 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Dodge Charger?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has 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.