AI Damage2023 Dodge Challenger: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Dodge Challenger filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and electrical system. The maker issued 161 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 43
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 161
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 30% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 9% of all complaints
- 6 Seats 5% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 5% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 5% of all complaints
- Visibility: 13 complaints (30% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
- Electrical system: 6 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 47.
- Service brakes: 6 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Engine: 4 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 17.
- Structure: 4 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 5.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 6.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
- 6.4 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- manual, 6-speednamed in 1 complaints
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 43 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 13 | 0 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 | 47 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 23 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Have a crack that started from A pillar without any indication of any hit on the windshield. Took to dealer and they checked and agreed it has no chip that started the crack and there are numerous reports of 2023 Challengers windshields cracking for no reason in the exact same spot.
I am reporting a serious public safety concern involving Walmart Auto Care Center in Waterford, CT, after tire installation on my 2023 Dodge Challenger. Walmart installed four new Michelin tires on 05/12/2026 after Walmart.com order #[XXX]. On [XXX], a missing front passenger-side locking lug nut was discovered.
When you accelerate the vehicle, the engine goes into limp mode then it goes into neutral and you have to find a safe place on the side of the road to pull over shut it off and restart it. It's very very dangerous. Yes, Vatland Chrysler Dodge in Vero Beach.
The front windshield spontaneously cracked from the A frame. This is dangerous because it weakens the windshield and can impair vision. Multiple people online have complained about the same issue with their 2023 Challengers. I had it fixed at my dealership and through my insurance for an exorbitant amount of money.
Windshield stress crack. From driver side A pillar across the windshield. Widely known factory defect issue. Causing many windshield replacements. No impact, no chips. This was due to improper bonding of the windshield during manufacturing, and body flex of the vehicle.
I pop the back seat and remove the access cover for the fuel pump. See picture. This is how I found the fuel line. The green locking tab was not locked. Even though theirs a green paint mark to confirm the fuel line is secure. Obviously not.
Passenger seat will not lock into place, even while driving or stationary causing concern as this becomes a safety issue.
My traction control is turning on and off by itself I’m not touching the button can be at a stoplight or drive down the road
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 934 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 44% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Challenger has 44 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 43, about average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
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…
The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE…
- Customer Satisfaction Notification C6C – Crankshaft Damper Dealer Notification
- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- Flash
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician must find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble…
- New Key Will Not Program, 0x22 Scan Tool Error
- Customer Satisfaction Notification 69C – Vehicle Performance Enhancements - Dealer Notification
- Flash
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)…
- The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following…
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
- Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00,…
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
- Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance Customers may experience one or more of the following
SYMPTOM: ● Wiper blades that chatter/streak/jump/skip/smear or make noise while traveling across the windshield. . No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any…
- Flash
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation SYMPTOM: the technician must find one or more of the following Diagnostic…
NHTSA lists 161 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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.
- Nobody Even Wanted It for Parts… 2023 Dodge Challenger Restorationamount per author: 1,250 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Dodge Challenger?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, electrical system, service brakes. Total complaints: 43. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (7%), rear-view camera (5%), won't start (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA lists 161 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Dodge Challenger from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
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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.