Keystone Challenger Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Keystone Challenger, across 10 model years (2001–2010). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Keystone Challenger years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Challenger model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Challenger: 3 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2009 Challenger: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2002 Challenger: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Challenger: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2005 Challenger: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2008 Challenger: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Keystone Challenger problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Keystone Challenger model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Challenger | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2009 Challenger | 2 | 4 | — | Engine | |
| 2008 Challenger | 1 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 2007 Challenger | 3 | 4 | — | Tires | |
| 2006 Challenger | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2005 Challenger | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2004 Challenger | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 Challenger | 1 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2002 Challenger | 2 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2001 Challenger | 2 | 1 | — | Equipment |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Keystone Challenger years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (3), 2009 (2), 2002 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Keystone Challenger?
Tires, with 5 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Keystone Challenger have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.