Dodge Charger recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 48 recalls and 5,734 owner complaints for the Dodge Charger (model years 2001, 2006–2024, 2026–2027). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1,921 complaints), followed by engine (1,026 complaints). The 2012 model year has the most recalls (14).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 26 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 35 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 58 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 120 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 122 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 128 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 182 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 7 | 136 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 9 | 343 | 41 | 8 | |
| 2013 | 8 | 360 | 25 | 20 | |
| 2012 | 14 | 648 | 20 | 49 | |
| 2011 | 11 | 695 | 25 | 64 | |
| 2010 | 6 | 232 | 14 | 9 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 174 | 9 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 5 | 609 | 24 | 22 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 554 | 18 | 17 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 1,294 | 21 | 12 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (1,294), 2011 (695) and 2012 (648). Among model years at least two years old, the 2024 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge Charger model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1,921 | 19 of 22 | |
| Engine | 1,026 | 18 of 22 | |
| Power train | 791 | 16 of 22 | |
| Air bags | 777 | 18 of 22 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 502 | 15 of 22 |
Latest 8 of 48 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V531000 | Aug 13, 2026 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2026 | 844,027 |
| 24V574000 | Aug 1, 2024 | Seats: critical fasteners | 2023 | 898 |
| 24V198000 | Mar 14, 2024 | Air bags: side/window, curtain, inflator | 2018–2021 | 284,982 |
| 24V112000 | Feb 15, 2024 | Parking brake | 2023 | 1,808 |
| 22V866000 | Nov 23, 2022 | Power train: manual transmission, column shift assembly | 2022 | 5,834 |
| 22V808000 | Oct 27, 2022 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2022 | 44,212 |
| 22V504000 | Jul 14, 2022 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2022 | 52,340 |
| 21V516000 | Jul 8, 2021 | Visibility: windshield, critical fasteners | 2020–2021 | 21,258 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 247 complaints and a fire in 217 complaints; 212 people injured and 7 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.