- Safety
- 5
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 2
- on record
- MPG
- 19
- 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 Charger
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 32
- Complaints citing a crash
- 2
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.
Safety recalls
2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 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."
Consequence
A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.
- 24V198000high
Airbag system issue
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2021 Dodge Charger.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 4 / 5
- Passenger
- 4 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 4 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
- Side pole
- 5 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 10.1%
- Dynamic tip
- No Tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2021 Dodge Charger 5 out of 5 stars overall, level with the 5-star median for the 5 comparable 2021 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 10.1% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2021 Dodge Charger, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
16
City
25
Hwy
19
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,700
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 466 g/mi
How this compares
At 19 MPG combined, the 2021 Dodge Charger ranks 7th of 7 large cars EPA rated for 2021 — 6 MPG short of the 25 MPG median for that group.
That places it among the thirstiest vehicles in its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $3,700, $1,225 more than the $2,475 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $18,500, a $6,125 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 466 grams per mile — about 7 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
32 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 32
- Total
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
Most reported components
- AIR BAGS14
- ENGINE6
- OTHER4
- STRUCTURE1
- SEAT BELTS1
Normal Range
32 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2021 Dodge Charger, newest first.
- Recall
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
- Recall
A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Large Cars
- Drive type
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 5.7L 8-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
16
City
25
Hwy
19
Comb
- Annual cost
- $3,700
- Fuel
- Midgrade Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
- Recall
A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.