Dodge Challenger common problems
Owners of 2015–2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles have filed 472 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (62% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 472
- Owner complaints
- 25
- Recall campaigns
- 53
- Crash-related reports
- 44
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 9 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2023 challenger
A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2023 challenger
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall2022 challenger
Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure. In addition, a TPMS warning light that is already illuminated from a failed battery sensor will mask an actual tire pressure failure issue. Either of these scenarios can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 challenger
Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure. In addition, a TPMS warning light that is already illuminated from a failed battery sensor will mask an actual tire pressure failure issue. Either of these scenarios can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2015 challenger
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2016 challenger
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Dodge Challenger problems?
- Across 472 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (62%), airbags (19%), steering (11%).
- Which Dodge Challenger model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2015 Dodge Challenger has the most owner complaints, with 126 filed.
- Are Dodge Challenger problems dangerous?
- Of the 472 complaints on record, 53 mention a crash, 14 mention a fire and 44 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2015 accounts for the most complaints (126). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.