AI Damage2026 Dodge Charger: common problems
The maker issued 153 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 153
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- electric
- automatic, 1-speed
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 98 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- 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
SYMPTOM: ● Rattle noise from the steering wheel when driving over uneven road surfaces. This bulletin involves replacing the steering wheel.
- The Door Latch Module Has Active Faults With No Warning Indicators In Cluster
- WIRELESS CHARGER Welcome GREEN LED not turning ON after multiple IGN ON/OFF without sleep cycle and no…
WIRELESS CHARGER Welcome GREEN LED not turning ON after multiple IGN ON/OFF without sleep cycle and no phone on the charging pads. Part numbers affected: 68630089AA 68630088AB 68649038AA Welcome Green LED turns on for…
- Flash
Ignition System Control Module (ISCM) Updates PCR9A Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble…
- Flash
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates PCR9A Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ●…
- Flash
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates PCR9A 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…
- Front Fascia Paint Peeling at Interface to Fender
Caused When There is no Gap Between Fender And Fascia, And the Fender Has a Metal Deformation on it.
- Radio Over The Air Update to U43.17 R1H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of…
Radio Over The Air Update to U43.17 R1H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following:- Navigation Stability - Android Auto & Carplay stability & connectivity- Power management app…
- Airbag Warning Light On or Intermittent
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) May Have The Following DTCs (Active/Stored)
- ***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle***
- TRANSMITTER KIT & TRANSMITTER - INTEGRATED KEY FOB
- PUMP, Auxiliary Coolant, High Temperature Before replacing the High Temperature Auxiliary Coolant Pump,…
PUMP, Auxiliary Coolant, High Temperature Before replacing the High Temperature Auxiliary Coolant Pump, please perform the following steps: 1) Key ON/OFF and let the after-run pump run for at least 20 minutes before…
NHTSA lists 153 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 2026 Dodge Charger?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 153 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2026 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA lists 153 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 2026 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 2026 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.