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Dodge Challenger

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

1,675

Active records

Recalls

34

Active records

TSBs

1,234

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

99

Crashes

110

Fires

53

Top reported issues — Dodge Challenger

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Operating state

580

Condition issue

331

Engine behavior

301

Reporting mechanism

293

Electrical issue

215

Safety restraint issue

210

Access/entry issue

178

Noise

141

Steering behavior

134

Driver assistance issue

118

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

118

Performance issue

117

Thermal issue

110

Infotainment behavior

91

Safety restraint behavior

87

Starting behavior

83

Fluid issue

80

Lighting behavior

69

Braking behavior

68

Powering on/off behavior

63

Smell

38

Vibration/harshness

37

HVAC behavior

33

Recent change

18

Ride/handling behavior

11

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Communication/network issue

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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…

2016 DODGE CHALLENGER

Filed Apr 21, 2026


I am reporting a serious vehicle safety issue caused by negligent service performed by Tony T’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, located at 7250 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017. The dealership performed a borescope inspection of the rear differential on my 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, as documented on my invoice. After this service, it was discovered that critical differential plugs were removed and not reinstalled, multiple fasteners were missing, and the differential assembly was left loose to…

2015 DODGE CHALLENGER

Filed Apr 7, 2026


The vehicle's engine has suffered a catastrophic internal failure at approximately 56,000 miles. The engine is the 6.4-liter HEMI V8. The issue began with a loud ticking noise from the engine. I brought the vehicle to Stoneridge Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Pleasanton for diagnosis. At that visit, the dealership lubricated an unspecified component and instructed me to continue driving. The ticking noise temporarily subsided. Shortly after, the check engine light illuminated. I returned the vehicle…

2018 DODGE CHALLENGER

Filed Apr 6, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the rims on the wheels of the vehicle were poorly designed and there were several cracks on the rims. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered cracks on the inside edges of the rims. The contact stated that the cracks were formed while driving over bumps and uneven road pavements. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was notified that there were no recalls related to the VIN. The…

2015 DODGE CHALLENGER

Filed Apr 6, 2026


42,000 miles drive shaft failure. Dealer stated drive shaft is ready to fall off. Completely stock vehicle, 1 owner.

2013 DODGE CHALLENGER

Filed Apr 1, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.