Dodge Charger Structure Problems
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Dodge Charger across 17 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (53). The words owners use most often: “door panels” (24% of reports).
- 188structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 20mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door panels: mentioned in 45 of 188 complaints (24%)
- Chrysler jeep ram: mentioned in 19 of 188 complaints (10%)
- Front driver: mentioned in 18 of 188 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 125 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 188 complaints, 20 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 12 an injury.
Dodge Charger structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Charger | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Charger | 2 | 4% | 26,000 |
| 2019 Charger | 7 | 6% | 49,737 |
| 2018 Charger | 19 | 16% | 34,150 |
| 2017 Charger | 20 | 16% | 36,500 |
| 2016 Charger | 53 | 29% | 49,000 |
| 2015 Charger | 4 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Charger | 16 | 5% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Charger | 10 | 3% | 57,687 |
| 2012 Charger | 11 | 2% | 95,000 |
| 2011 Charger | 12 | 2% | 62,500 |
| 2010 Charger | 9 | 4% | 69,000 |
| 2009 Charger | 4 | 2% | 58,000 |
| 2008 Charger | 9 | 1% | 55,050 |
| 2007 Charger | 3 | 1% | 110,000 |
| 2006 Charger | 7 | 1% | 21,120 |
| 2001 Charger | 1 | 33% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Problem: FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
Risk: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Severe rust under the car on frame and rear wheel wells. Looks likely unsafe to drive
Campaign 11701038 - Warping of door panels and driving shaft area. Worried this will affect airbag deployment.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the dashboard and plastic around the gear shifter were folding outward. The contact was concerned that the parts would detach. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
The interior door panel on my 2019 Dodge Charger began to separate/warp from the door frame on the Front drivers and Front Passengers door panels. The vehicle had approximately 32000 miles when the issue started. The plastic trim piece is lifting and peeling away from the door next to the window…
Rear doors cannot be opened from the inside when the child proof locks are in the open position, or the locked position. They can only be opened for the inside when unlocked from the drivers unlock panel.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Chargers have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 188 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Dodge Charger?
The most frequent phrase is “door panels”, in 45 of 188 complaints, followed by “chrysler jeep ram” (19).
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