KnownCarProblems2021 Dodge Charger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Dodge Charger, most often about the air bags (46% of complaints). It is 16th of 21 Charger model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2021 Dodge Charger problems
Air bags
16 complaints · 46%The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v198000 (air bags) and 21v516000 (visibility). The dealer was contacted to perform the recall repairs; however, the dealer refused to complete the recall repairs. The contact stated that the sound was audible through…
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 24v198000 (air bags); however, the dealer failed to reassemble the parts correctly during the repair. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 14%Transmission
5 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the sixth gear was inoperable. The independent mechanic called an unknown local dealer, who…
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted with the âservice transmissionâ message displayed. The contact stated that the continue to drive and do not shift message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed…
Engine
3 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the sixth gear was inoperable. The independent mechanic called an unknown local dealer, who…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: windshield.
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, a tiny rock hit the windshield and the windshield cracked. The vehicle was repaired by safelite at the contact's residence. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, a truck spun out and gravel fell from the truck…
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v198000 (air bags) and 21v516000 (visibility). The dealer was contacted to perform the recall repairs; however, the dealer refused to complete the recall repairs. The contact stated that the sound was audible through…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Dodge Charger recalls
Air bags: inflator
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning february 20, 2025. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 19b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) (stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 dodge charger and chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Visibility and wipers: critical fasteners
Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 31, 2021. Owners may contact fca US llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US llc's number for this recall is y47.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2020-2021 dodge challenger, dodge charger, and chrysler 300 vehicles. 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 212, "windshield mounting."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Dodge Charger
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Dodge Charger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (16 complaints); other or unspecified (5 complaints); transmission (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Dodge Charger have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 14, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Dodge Charger?
- It is 16th of 21 Charger model years by number of complaints, with 35 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.