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2021 Dodge Charger

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

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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.

Recalls2
Complaints32
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2021 Dodge Charger

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

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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 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.

  • 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."

  • 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.

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

airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)14
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)6
miscellaneous issues4

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
$3,600
Fuel
Midgrade Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Dodge Charger problems

810 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 24V198000

    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V516000

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