Dodge Charger Engine Problems
Owners have filed 1,026 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Dodge Charger across 18 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (388).
- 1,026engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $2,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the Dodge Charger at $2,500, and half of them between $1,100 and $10,150.
Based on 27 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 847 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,026 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 47 a fire, 5 an injury.
Dodge Charger engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 5 | 19% | — |
| 2022 Charger | 3 | 19% | — |
| 2021 Charger | 3 | 9% | 33,128 |
| 2020 Charger | 6 | 11% | 26,725 |
| 2019 Charger | 10 | 8% | 8,600 |
| 2018 Charger | 11 | 9% | 8,000 |
| 2017 Charger | 18 | 14% | 66,000 |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% | 32,175 |
| 2015 Charger | 24 | 18% | 57,000 |
| 2014 Charger | 61 | 18% | 60,000 |
| 2013 Charger | 50 | 14% | 66,000 |
| 2012 Charger | 94 | 15% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Charger | 77 | 11% | 60,965 |
| 2010 Charger | 48 | 21% | 96,919 |
| 2009 Charger | 32 | 18% | 109,000 |
| 2008 Charger | 89 | 15% | 101,282 |
| 2007 Charger | 82 | 15% | 102,040 |
| 2006 Charger | 388 | 30% | 91,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Model years: 2017
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.
Risk: If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T48.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Model years: 2015
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to February 5, 2015, and equipped with a 6.2L supercharged engine. O-ring seal and fuel rail crossover hose damage may result in the fuel rail hose connection leaking fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the engine fuel rail injector crossover hose, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R07.
Engine and engine cooling
Model years: 2012
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6l engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.
Risk: Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Cylinder head
I have a beautiful 2006 dodge daytona charger with 5.7L Hemi engine that has failed with 170,000 miles. It has been impeccably maintained with on time oil changes using Mobil 1 synthetic oil. The problem is the roller on the lifter for cylinder # 4 locked up and wiped the lobe off the camshaft...So…
As I was accelerating out of a stop light on the morning of 7/24/2026, my check engine light came on seemingly out of nowhere. I was able to take the vehicle to an independent repair shop who identified the issue as the plastic oil cooler assembly on the vehicle being broken. My car's oil was…
There has been numerous issues that affected my safety while driving and had to make costly repairs and replacements while on going. Alternator and serpentine belt broke out and all my coolant leaked out. had to stop in the middle of the street several Times by force having the abs, check engine…
My 2023 Dodge Charger SXT with approximately 26,000 miles has experienced multiple incidents where, while turning into traffic or accelerating from a stop, the vehicle loses the ability to continue driving and displays a message instructing me to shift into Park and then Drive. The electronic…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Chargers have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,026 owner complaints about engine for the Dodge Charger. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Charger engine?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the Dodge Charger?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,500 (half paid between $1,100 and $10,150), from 27 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
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