KnownCarProblemsDodge Charger Problems by Year
Owners have filed 5,737 complaints with NHTSA about the Dodge Charger since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2006, 2011, 2012. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Dodge Charger problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 26 | Electrical | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 Charger | 35 | Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Charger | 57 | Air bags | 3 | 10 |
| 2019 Charger | 120 | Air bags | 5 | 7 |
| 2018 Charger | 122 | Electrical | 6 | 5 |
| 2017 Charger | 128 | Electrical | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 Charger | 182 | Body and structure | 5 | 7 |
| 2015 Charger | 136 | Transmission | 7 | 10 |
| 2014 Charger | 343 | Electrical | 9 | 41 |
| 2013 Charger | 360 | Electrical | 8 | 25 |
| 2012 Charger | 648 | Electrical | 14 | 20 |
| 2011 Charger | 695 | Electrical | 11 | 25 |
| 2010 Charger | 232 | Electrical | 6 | 14 |
| 2009 Charger | 174 | Electrical | 6 | 9 |
| 2008 Charger | 609 | Electrical | 5 | 24 |
| 2007 Charger | 554 | Transmission | 5 | 18 |
| 2006 Charger | 1,294 | Fuel system | 5 | 21 |
103 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Dodge Charger
- What years of the Dodge Charger have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2006 (1,294), 2011 (695), 2012 (648).
- What is the most common problem with the Dodge Charger?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (1,913), engine (1,187), transmission (788).
- Which Dodge Charger years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2001 (3), 2022 (16), 2021 (35). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.