AI DamageDodge Challenger: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Dodge Challenger across 9 model years: 351 owner complaints and 654 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 26% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 12% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 12% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 9% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 9% of all complaints
- 6 Wheels 7% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 6% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 93 complaints (26% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 536.
- Powertrain: 43 complaints (12% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 303.
- Engine: 41 complaints (12% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 89.
- Steering: 32 complaints (9% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 42.
- Air bags: 32 complaints (9% of all), 22 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2009–2010
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2011–2023named in 1 complaints
- 5.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2009–2023
- 6.1 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2008–2010
- 6.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2015–2023
- 6.4 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2011–2023
- automatic, 4-speed 2009
- automatic, 5-speed 2008–2014
- automatic, 8-speed 2015–2023
- manual, 6-speed 2009–2023named in 8 complaints
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 351 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 93 | 4 | 536 |
| Powertrain | 43 | 2 | 303 |
| Engine | 41 | 0 | 89 |
| Steering | 32 | 3 | 42 |
| Air bags | 32 | 22 | 6 |
| Wheels | 25 | 3 | 21 |
| Service brakes | 24 | 2 | 45 |
| Visibility | 22 | 0 | 99 |
| Suspension | 21 | 5 | 31 |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 1 | 20 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 3 | 11 |
| Structure | 13 | 1 | 154 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 | 14 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 4 | 4 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that after crashing into the brick wall, the seat belt became unlatched. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver sustained injuries to the wrist, which had struck the steering wheel, and the left hand which struck the door on impact.
I have had an issue like the 30 other complaints on here with my window going up and down and faulty switch!!! Went to dodge and the lady stated no open recalls on the vehicle so I was probably looking at $2500 to fix . How is dodge not being held accountable for this and being liable to create a recall!!!
In accident airbag did not deploy and both driver and passenger were injured. Driver suffered head injuries and concussion. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Car is totaled out by insurance company. Not sure of answer to this question.
A few days later, on a Sunday, I am driving and the check engine light comes on. I bring it to Auto Zone and get a reading of thermostat erratic. Bring it to the mechanic the next day on Monday, who gets the same reading.
The cars light notifications on instrument cluster panel turned on all of them at the same time while accelerating jerking the car on freeway I have video of that happening and can provide it upon request it did caused a minor accident but I settled the accident with other driver with cash with out involving insurance…
I noticed that the airbags didn't deploy. The seat belt did lock up but the airbags did not come out.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward…
- Customer Satisfaction Notification C6C – Crankshaft Damper Dealer Notification
- Customer Satisfaction Notification C6C – Crankshaft Damper Dealer Notification
- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- Flash
- New Key Will Not Program, 0x22 Scan Tool Error
- Customer Satisfaction Notification 69C – Vehicle Performance Enhancements - Dealer Notification
- New Key Will Not Program, 0x22 Scan Tool Error
- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- Flash
- The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following…
- Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00,…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Total Loss Rebuild & Upgrades by BEM!amount per author: 100,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Nobody Even Wanted It for Parts… 2023 Dodge Challenger Restorationamount per author: 1,250 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Car Painting Costs 2026: Dodge Challenger Repair Breakdown!amount per author: 4,700 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Rebuilding a Wrecked 2016 Dodge Challenger RT Manual Episode 1
- I Bought A 2019 Dodge Challenger Off the salvage auction That No One Wanted!
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.