Dodge Charger reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 3,103 complaints about the Dodge Charger with NHTSA since 2010, most often about electrical system and engine. Dodge has filed 11 warranty extensions and 1 service campaign for it, and there are 39 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Dodge Charger? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the Charger a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 3,103
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 11
- Filed by Dodge
- Service campaigns
- 1
- Filed by Dodge
- Safety recalls
- 39
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the Charger with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | Electrical system (50%) | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | Electrical system (100%) | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 26 | Electrical system (38%) | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | Airbags (25%) | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 35 | Airbags (46%) | 2 | 4 |
| 2020 | 57 | Airbags (63%) | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | 120 | Airbags (41%) | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | 122 | Electrical system (37%) | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 128 | Electrical system (38%) | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 182 | Body and structure (29%) | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 136 | Transmission and drivetrain (24%) | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 343 | Electrical system (32%) | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 360 | Electrical system (46%) | 8 | 4 |
| 2012 | 648 | Electrical system (55%) | 14 | 4 |
| 2011 | 695 | Electrical system (57%) | 11 | 5 |
| 2010 | 232 | Electrical system (32%) | 5 | 0 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single Charger model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Dodge
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Dodge filed with NHTSA for the Charger, in its own words. A warranty extension means Dodge pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionAug 2026· Backup camera and rear sensors· model years 2026
***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle***
- Warranty extensionAug 2026· Backup camera and rear sensors· model years 2026
***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle***
- Warranty extensionJan 2026· Engine· model years 2019–2021
ID-25-14 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements
- Warranty extensionJan 2026· Engine· model years 2019–2021
D-25-17 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements
- Warranty extensionSep 2025· Engine· model years 2019–2021
ID-25-14 ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and Rocker Arm Replacements
- Warranty extensionSep 2025· Engine· model years 2019–2021
D-25-17 ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and Rocker Arm Replacements
- Warranty extensionNov 2024· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2025
Warranty Bulletin D-24-19 Fast Feedback Program – Electrified Components, Driveline Components and Transmission Components – 2025 Jeep Wagoneer BEV and 2025 Dodge Charger BEV (LB)
- Warranty extensionDec 2014· Fuel system· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary.
- Warranty extensionDec 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary.
- Warranty extensionOct 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension)
- Warranty extensionJun 2014· Engine and cooling· model years 2011–2013
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary.
- Service campaignApr 2011· Engine and cooling· model years 2011
The coolant resevoir hose may leak leading to low coolant levels which can cause damage.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every Charger model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Electrical system1,290 (42%)
- Engine435 (14%)
- Airbags417 (13%)
- Transmission and drivetrain293 (9%)
- Steering243 (8%)
- Other or unspecified241 (8%)
- Exterior lights234 (8%)
- Brakes150 (5%)
Safety recalls
39 recalls cover at least one Charger model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems.
The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away.
The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative.
During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors.
An incompatible front wheel and brake package was installed and may allow the front tire to contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage.
The driver and passenger sun visors may lack the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays.
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
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.
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
And 24 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- EA21002Engineering analysis· opened Sep 2021, still open· Airbags· model years 2010–2019
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- EA16002Engineering analysis· opened Feb 2016, closed Jun 2016· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2012–2014
Vehicle rollaway, engine on
Led to recall 16V240000.
- RQ15004Recall query· opened Jul 2015, closed Jan 2016· Electrical system· model years 2015
Software security vulnerability
Led to recall 15V508000.
- PE14022Preliminary evaluation· opened Jul 2014, closed Nov 2014· Electrical system· model years 2011–2012
Alternator failure
Led to recall 14V634000.
NHTSA's own page for the 2027 Dodge Charger has the complaint text and every document.
Was the work actually done on the car you're looking at?
Model-year records can't tell you about one car. A Dodge service history check returns that vehicle's own dealer records by VIN.
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Is the Dodge Charger reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 3,103 owner complaints, 11 warranty extensions and 1 service campaign Dodge filed, and 39 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2011 (695), 2012 (648), 2013 (360). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Dodge Charger?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name electrical system (42%), engine (14%), airbags (13%). Dodge has filed 11 warranty extensions covering the Charger, listed on this page.
Which Charger model years have the most complaints?
2011 (695), 2012 (648), 2013 (360). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the Charger with each other rather than with other models.
Has Dodge extended the warranty on the Charger?
Yes: backup camera and rear sensors (model years 2026); backup camera and rear sensors (model years 2026); engine (model years 2019–2021), and 8 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a Charger?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 39 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.