NHTSA Data Explorer

Dodge Charger

Data refreshed July 23, 2026

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Complaints

5,834

Active records

Recalls

52

Active records

TSBs

1,583

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

7

Injuries

215

Crashes

251

Fires

220

Top reported issues — Dodge Charger

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Operating state

2,402

Engine behavior

1,563

Condition issue

1,351

Reporting mechanism

1,137

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

600

Noise

559

Thermal issue

516

Recent change

501

Safety restraint issue

477

Electrical issue

431

Performance issue

401

Steering behavior

383

Driver assistance issue

380

Starting behavior

377

Lighting behavior

322

Smell

281

Vibration/harshness

269

Powering on/off behavior

266

Fluid issue

264

Infotainment behavior

258

Braking behavior

230

Safety restraint behavior

174

Access/entry issue

155

HVAC behavior

90

Wiper/washer behavior

70

Ride/handling behavior

38

Communication/network issue

25

Electrified system issue

10

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 DODGE CHARGER

Filed Jul 20, 2026


I was traveling 58 mph on hwy 270 in Malvern Arkansas. The power steering turned off, the emergency brake engaged and flashed, and the ABS shut off. I replaced the steering sensor with an original mopar part off of my vin number and if i turn tightly it still triggers a code. The entire sensor and spring has been relplaced. It was obvious the original part shorted out It is VERY SENSITIVE to heat, the hotter it gets the more shut down of power steering, and activating the emergency brake…

2025 DODGE CHARGER EV

Filed Jul 20, 2026


Vehicle has started to intermittently activate the windshield wipers when using the turn signals.

2011 DODGE CHARGER

Filed Jul 17, 2026


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 light turn on having to turn the car off. Transmission shifter was so faulty I couldn’t pull out of park needing to replace it. Air leaks in the engine, electrical surges effecting headlights low beams…

2011 DODGE CHARGER

Filed Jul 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the SRS alarm activated, and there was a short circuit in the front passenger’s side air bag. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V018000 (Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a short circuit in the front passenger’s side air bag. The vehicle was not repaired because parts were not available. The…

2017 DODGE CHARGER

Filed Jul 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making a clunking sound. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear draft shaft center bearing was not moving freely as the front shaft. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and could not be repaired free of charge. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN should have been included…

2024 DODGE CHARGER EV

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Recall claim was submitted for recall #44C and while dealer submitted claim the issue was never fixed. Car is still completely silent driving <18mph through neighborhoods. EV Took car to another dealer and they will not fix because a claim was already filed even though issue was never fixed.

2021 DODGE CHARGER

Filed Jul 7, 2026


While parked in my driveway, the passenger rear side curtain airbag inflated on its own with noone in the car. The car cranks and operates correctly with no indication of a problem with the airbag system. This airbag had been replaced in September of 2025 due to a recall issued by Mopar. I have contacted Mopar and been assigned a case number.

2025 DODGE CHARGER EV

Filed Jul 6, 2026


1. car flashed text on dash stop safely vehicle will shut off soon. this was when it was 'off' (vehicle was stuck not in park and it was unclear if engine was on or off, but could not shift gears or move car). I'm concerned the vehicle has electric failures and I drive a lot and with children on highways. Warnings for transmission, electric kept cycling. 2. safety was it was a big parking lot with families walking in front/ around my car with baseball fields in front for over 2 hours. 3. car…

2025 DODGE CHARGER EV

Filed Jul 6, 2026


While driving on Route 130 in New Jersey on 7/6/26 at around noon I encountered a heavy rain storm. During this downpour I received warning messages about the emergency hood release being activated and that the car was entering limp mode with reduced propulsion. My car slowed to a crawl, luckily everyone was going slower thanks to the heavy rain and I was able to pull over to attempt to close the hood. It took around ten tries but I was finally able to get it to shut so I could drive home…

2015 DODGE CHARGER

Filed Jul 1, 2026


I have had this car since 2018 when I purchased it the radio was shutting itself off and turning back on every 30 seconds I replaced it with a new one same radio and since then I have had issues with volume control it’s turning up by itself, even with the speed of adjustment control off the knobs for my ac and all those other buttons work when they want to sometimes my park sense beeps for almost a minute after I put it in drive sometimes it doesn’t beep at all and sometimes it randomly starts…

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Updated July 23, 2026. Refreshed nightly.