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Dodge Challenger
Data refreshed July 19, 2026
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Complaints
1,683
Active records
Recalls
34
Active records
TSBs
1,234
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
99
Crashes
110
Fires
54
Top reported issues — Dodge Challenger
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Operating state
Condition issue
Engine behavior
Reporting mechanism
Electrical issue
Safety restraint issue
Access/entry issue
Noise
Steering behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Driver assistance issue
Performance issue
Thermal issue
Infotainment behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Starting behavior
Fluid issue
Braking behavior
Lighting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Smell
Vibration/harshness
HVAC behavior
Recent change
Ride/handling behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2021 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed Jul 16, 2026
While operating my vehicle at road speed the electric steering rack failed. This rendered the steering inoperative. It was impossible to steer the vehicle. Not only is this situation extremely dangerous and deadly, there was no advanced warning. I received no prompts or warning lights before the incident happened. I researched and found that certain 2021 Dodge Challengers were involved in a warning system recall. My specific vehicle was not included in the recall. This is what Dodge and the…
2011 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed Jul 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the timing chain snapped and fractured. All the warning lights illuminated and flashed. The vehicle was towed to a friend's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that a similar failure had previously occurred in 2014. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed there was no warranty coverage. The failure mileage was approximately…
2023 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed Jun 25, 2026
I am reporting a serious public safety concern involving Walmart Auto Care Center in Waterford, CT, after tire installation on my 2023 Dodge Challenger. Walmart installed four new Michelin tires on 05/12/2026 after Walmart.com order #[XXX]. On [XXX], a missing front passenger-side locking lug nut was discovered. I photographed the missing lug nut area and reported the issue to Walmart. When I returned to the Waterford Walmart Auto Care Center on 06/12/2026, the Tire/Lube department manager…
2021 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed Jun 22, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH on a local roadway, the steering suddenly became inoperative, and the steering wheel locked without warning. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle and safely pulled over to the side of the road where the vehicle was already drifting. There were no warning lights illuminated, or messages displayed prior to the failure. After restarting the vehicle, a warning message…
2019 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed Jun 21, 2026
the car shot up in RPM would not slow down spinning tires while holding the brake hard. had to go in neutral and kill the motor, when restarted it would continue to do the same thing
2019 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed Jun 11, 2026
My vehicle was parked in the driveway with a car cover over it and it caught on fire. The fire appeared to have started by the driver side headlight area and quickly ignited and burnt the whole front end of the car. The fire department showed up to put the fire out and they did not see any foul play. Surveillance camera shows the car catching on fire on it own without anyone near it. The last time it was driven it was a week ago. No after market parts in the car either, it’s all stock with very…
2018 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed Jun 9, 2026
Driving along and all of a sudden the shifter lights started flashing, wipers turned on, steering became difficult, and finally the transmission locked up. Stalled in the middle of the hiway turn lane and because the transmission was locked up it couldn't even be pushed out of the way. Traffic was backed up and people trying to get around because I was blocking a major hiway intersection. The dodge dealership has had the car 3 times and finally diagnosed it as the rack and pinion plug.
2022 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed Jun 3, 2026
Fuel leak from gas tank to engine
2013 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed May 16, 2026
I am reporting a defect condition in a 2013 Dodge Challenger that appears materially identical to the condition described in FCA Emissions Recall UB4 involving the evaporative emissions canister system. See: [XXX] . The vehicle experiences severe difficulty during refueling. Fuel pump nozzles repeatedly and continuously auto-shutoff during normal fueling attempts, preventing normal refueling operation. An independent mechanic diagnosed the issue as related to the evaporative emissions…
2020 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed Apr 30, 2026
My steering was locked up when I started my car in the cold then on my first turn, it completely locked up and it did this several times and it makes a grinding noise. I am assuming one of the bearings has failed in it, but it failing on me the rack locking up is something different I believe.