AI DamageDodge Charger: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Dodge Charger across 12 model years: 688 owner complaints and 986 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 24% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 18% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 15% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 12% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 7% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 6% of all complaints
- 8 Exterior lighting 6% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 164 complaints (24% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1,062.
- Air bags: 125 complaints (18% of all), 26 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 19.
- Structure: 102 complaints (15% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 218.
- Engine: 81 complaints (12% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 95.
- Powertrain: 70 complaints (10% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 318.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.6 L · petrol · 4 cyl 1984–1986
- 2.2 L · petrol · 4 cyl 1984–1987
- 2.2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 1985–1987
- 2.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2006–2010
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2026
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2006–2010
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2011–2023named in 1 complaints
- 5.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2006–2023named in 2 complaints
- 6.1 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2006–2010
- 6.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2015–2023
- 6.4 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2012–2023
- electric 2024–2027
- automatic, 1-speed 2024–2027
- automatic, 3-speed 1984–1987
- automatic, 4-speed 2006–2010
- automatic, 5-speed 2006–2014
- automatic, 8-speed 2012–2026
- manual, 4-speed 1984–1986
- manual, 5-speed 1984–1987
Drive: RWD, AWD, FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 688 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 | 164 | 1 | 1,062 |
| Air bags | 125 | 26 | 19 |
| Structure | 102 | 3 | 218 |
| Engine | 81 | 2 | 95 |
| Powertrain | 70 | 3 | 318 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 47 | 0 | 15 |
| Steering | 42 | 2 | 67 |
| Exterior lighting | 41 | 1 | 41 |
| Service brakes | 36 | 4 | 45 |
| Wheels | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| Visibility | 18 | 0 | 75 |
| Suspension | 18 | 1 | 43 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 4 | 9 |
| Electronic stability control | 9 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The gas peddle got stuck and will not let me stop causing me to hit someone
I had a accident about 5 days ago where I got in a accident and upon impact my airbags deployed a lot of smoke came out of the air bags I couldn’t c or breathe and I also got burn by the air bags there was a open recall on my dodge charger that they said they took care of how ever messege on dash kept saying service…
The contact's grandson owns a 2022 Dodge Charger. The contact's grandson stated that while changing lanes at an undisclosed speed and making a turn into a right lane; the rear driver-side tire had lost traction and the vehicle had spun out and crashed into the sidewalk, over a curb, and into a street sign where it…
The airbags failed to deploy upon impact and after impact. The vehicle is located in insurance agencies' salvage yard. Others safety and my safety was put at risk because the airbags in my vehicle not deploying caused me to smack my head on something in the vehicle and I abstained a contusion to my head and a…
The contact stated that while driving at 12 MPH and attempting to complete a right turn, the vehicle suddenly began to jerk left to right. As a result, the contact briefly lost control of the vehicle, coming to a complete stop after colliding with a pole that pierced through the vehicle and protruded out from the…
I’ve also noticed the car will sometimes accelerate on its own at speeds below 20 mph. I am taking the vehicle to a body shop on Monday to get fixed and be inspected.
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.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Steering Wheel Buzz, Squeak, Rattle (BSR) Customers may experience the following
- The Door Latch Module Has Active Faults With No Warning Indicators In Cluster
- The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward…
- WIRELESS CHARGER Welcome GREEN LED not turning ON after multiple IGN ON/OFF without sleep cycle and no…
- Flash
- Flash
- Flash
- Front Fascia Paint Peeling at Interface to Fender
- Radio Over The Air Update to U43.17 R1H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of…
- CALIPER ASSEMBLY Disc Brake Only applies to brake sales code BR9
- Airbag Warning Light On or Intermittent
- ***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle***
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.
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.