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2021 Dodge Challenger

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
23
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2021 Dodge Challenger

2 recalls
19 complaints
23 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
19
Complaints citing a crash
4

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V664000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

  • 21V516000high

    Visibility issue

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Consumer complaints

19 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

19
Total
4
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE6
  • OTHER4
  • AIR BAGS4
  • STEERING2
  • ELECTRICAL2

Notable Issues

19 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve injuries. 4 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)6
miscellaneous issues4
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)4

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Midsize Cars
Drive type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic 8-spd
Seats
0

Fuel economy

19

City

30

Hwy

23

Comb

Annual cost
$2,600
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Common problems

Dodge Challenger problems

472 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V664000

    Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V516000

    A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.