AI Damage2023 Dodge Charger: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Dodge Charger filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. The maker issued 144 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 26
- involving a crash
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 144
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 38% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 35% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 19% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 19% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 12% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 8% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 4% of all complaints
- 8 Exterior lighting 4% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 10 complaints (38% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 54.
- Powertrain: 9 complaints (35% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 24.
- Engine: 5 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Service brakes: 5 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 complaints (12% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
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
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 26 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 | 10 | 0 | 54 |
| Powertrain | 9 | 0 | 24 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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’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.
The parking brake system on my 2023 Dodge Charger has repeatedly become loose and does not hold the vehicle securely. The vehicle has been taken to a Dodge dealership multiple times for adjustment or repair of the parking brake.
The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to safely move to a parking lot; however, the vehicle could not be shifted into park(P). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with gear shifter failure.
My 2023 Dodge Charger SXT with approximately 26,000 miles has experienced multiple incidents where, while turning into traffic or accelerating from a stop, the vehicle loses the ability to continue driving and displays a message instructing me to shift into Park and then Drive.
When the condition occurs, the vehicle is unable to exceed approximately 3,500 RPM and experiences engine stalling and loss of power while driving. The issue is intermittent but has occurred repeatedly.
"Between 12,000 and 13,000 miles, the parking brake pedal on my 2023 Dodge Charger began dropping to the floor with no physical resistance. It would fail to engage unless I rocked the vehicle back and forth.
1)The powertrain runs very loud while standing still with the car on .2)The brakes are not that good because they still roll once you put your foot on the brakes .3)Also,the back up camera screen goes black or blue ,also flickering a lot which is unsafe and unreliable.There may be an electrical problem with this car .
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 1,141 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Charger has 57 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 26, below average.
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.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
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…
- CALIPER ASSEMBLY Disc Brake Only applies to brake sales code BR9
Ensure caliper leaks are verified prior to part replacement. Excess supplier-process grease around piston seal is being mistaken for brake fluid leaks in majority cases. Clean and inspect the area thoroughly to confirm…
- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- New Key Will Not Program, 0x22 Scan Tool Error
- SENSOR – KNOCK
- 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…
- SPEAKER - NONE
- 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…
- Hemi Water Pump Coolant Leak Inspection
NHTSA lists 144 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Dodge Charger?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, engine. Total complaints: 26. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (23%), infotainment or screen glitches (15%), stalls while driving (12%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA lists 144 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 Charger 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
Read also
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.