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Dodge Challenger
Data refreshed June 26, 2026
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Complaints
1,680
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 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.
2014 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed Apr 29, 2026
: The vehicle’s steering wheel intermittently hardens or locks while in motion, making it extremely difficult to maneuver and creating a severe safety hazard. This issue remains unresolved despite two separate professional repair attempts. The first attempt cost $600.00, and the second attempt at a different facility cost $1,500.00. Despite a total expenditure of $2,100.00, the steering failure persists. The defect appears to be a systemic failure within the Electric Power Steering (EPS) or…
2023 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed Apr 28, 2026
The engine is malfunctioning. It is available for inspection. When you accelerate the vehicle, the engine goes into limp mode then it goes into neutral and you have to find a safe place on the side of the road to pull over shut it off and restart it. It's very very dangerous. Yes, Vatland Chrysler Dodge in Vero Beach. After it first malfunctioned the engine light came on and it's been on ever since. The dealership Vatland Chrysler can't get authorization from corporate to repair it and the…
2016 DODGE CHALLENGER
Filed Apr 27, 2026
Good morning my (eps) Electronic steering system isn't working I have the light on my dashboard and while driving it went on and couldn't steer it needs force to turn and its difficult to keep it straight this is the second time im replacing this part last time I had this same problem was 2 yrs ago and I've noticed online people having the same issue with not only challengers but other dodge vehicles that use the Electronic steering system that fails while the car is in motion very dangerous…