Dodge Charger Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Dodge Charger across 17 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (27). The words owners use most often: “front end” (14% of reports).
- 125suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related 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.
- Front end: mentioned in 18 of 125 complaints (14%)
- Tie rods: mentioned in 10 of 125 complaints (8%)
- Control arms: mentioned in 9 of 125 complaints (7%)
- Rod ends: mentioned in 8 of 125 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 96 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 125 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Dodge Charger suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 1 | 4% | 15,000 |
| 2022 Charger | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Charger | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2019 Charger | 2 | 2% | 143,000 |
| 2018 Charger | 5 | 4% | 1,200 |
| 2017 Charger | 1 | 1% | 34,000 |
| 2016 Charger | 7 | 4% | 38,000 |
| 2015 Charger | 1 | 1% | 36,124 |
| 2014 Charger | 14 | 4% | 33,000 |
| 2013 Charger | 9 | 3% | 55,970 |
| 2012 Charger | 10 | 2% | 56,150 |
| 2011 Charger | 8 | 1% | 53,000 |
| 2010 Charger | 8 | 3% | 62,283 |
| 2009 Charger | 7 | 4% | 55,500 |
| 2008 Charger | 13 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2007 Charger | 10 | 2% | 50,165 |
| 2006 Charger | 27 | 2% | 46,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Dodge Charger. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front end of the vehicle started vibrating. Additionally, the contact stated that the front passenger's side tire had sustained a blowout. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where…
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became firm. Upon inspection underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the front suspension bolts had severe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and a…
My car was leaking gas from the fuel pump and I guess my car from the backseat almost caught fire cause I seen smoke coming from the back seat behind the driver. I went to two Dodge dealerships to let them know about this incident that reason why my fuel pump caught on fire because Dodge put the…
I am writing to formally express my concern regarding an alignment issue with my 2022 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody, which remains unresolved despite multiple visits to an authorized Dodge dealership. I have been meticulous about maintaining this vehicle, including performing regular 4-wheel…
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a turn, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Chargers have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 125 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Dodge Charger?
The most frequent phrase is “front end”, in 18 of 125 complaints, followed by “tie rods” (10).
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