Dodge Charger recalls & problems by year
The Dodge Charger has 85 NHTSA recalls and 5,740 owner complaints across model years 1966–2027. The most complained-about year is the 2006 with 1,294 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Charger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 Charger | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 Charger | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 Charger | 2 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 Charger | 3 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 Charger | 2 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 Charger | 3 | 57 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2019 Charger | 5 | 120 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2018 Charger | 6 | 122 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2017 Charger | 4 | 128 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2016 Charger | 6 | 182 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 0 | |
| 2015 Charger | 8 | 136 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2014 Charger | 10 | 343 | 41 | 8 | 40 | 2 | |
| 2013 Charger | 8 | 360 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2012 Charger | 14 | 648 | 20 | 49 | 30 | 0 | |
| 2011 Charger | 11 | 695 | 25 | 64 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2010 Charger | 6 | 232 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2009 Charger | 6 | 174 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2008 Charger | 5 | 609 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 0 | |
| 2007 Charger | 5 | 554 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2006 Charger | 5 | 1,294 | 21 | 12 | 41 | 3 | |
| 2005 Charger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 Charger | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 Charger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 Charger | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 Charger | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 Charger | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1983 Charger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1978 Charger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1977 Charger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1976 Charger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1975 Charger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1974 Charger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1973 Charger | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1972 Charger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1971 Charger | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1970 Charger | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1968 Charger | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1967 Charger | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1966 Charger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Dodge Charger problems (all years)
- Electrical System 1,953
- Engine 1,026
- Power Train 807
- Air Bags 780
- Fuel/Propulsion System 513
- Steering 416
- Unknown or Other 404
- Exterior Lighting 320
- Fuel System, Gasoline 254
- Service Brakes 240
- Vehicle Speed Control 205
- Structure 193
Dodge Charger recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V531000 Aug 13, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2026–2027 | 844,027 |
| 24V574000 Aug 1, 2024 | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 2023 | 898 |
| 24V198000 Mar 14, 2024 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | 2018–2021 | 284,982 |
| 24V112000 Feb 15, 2024 | PARKING BRAKE | 2023 | 1,808 |
| 22V866000 Nov 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | 2022 | 5,834 |
| 22V808000 Oct 27, 2022 | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2022 | 44,212 |
| 22V504000 Jul 14, 2022 | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2022 | 52,340 |
| 21V516000 Jul 8, 2021 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 2020–2021 | 21,258 |
| 20V512000 Aug 27, 2020 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2018–2020 | 26,361 |
| 19V758000 Oct 24, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | 2019 | 173 |
| 19V246000 Mar 28, 2019 | AIR BAGS | 2019 | 1,097 |
| 19V203000 Mar 14, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2019 | 7,929 |
| 19V018000 Jan 15, 2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2010–2015 | 1,413,222 |
| 18V524000 Aug 9, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2018 | 12,779 |
| 18E053000 Jul 12, 2018 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2014–2016 | 1,930 |
| 18V332000 May 17, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2014–2018 | 4,815,661 |
| 18V281000 May 1, 2018 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2015–2018 | 13,928 |
| 18V280000 May 1, 2018 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2018 | 71 |
| 18V021000 Jan 9, 2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009–2013 | 328,177 |
| 17V824000 Dec 21, 2017 | EQUIPMENT | 2016 | 61,791 |
| 17V741000 Nov 21, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2014 | 17,116 |
| 17V496000 Aug 8, 2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2017 | 1,207 |
| 17V435000 Jul 10, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2011–2014 | 442,214 |
| 17V097000 Feb 14, 2017 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 2014–2017 | 69,298 |
| 16V352000 May 24, 2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2006–2012 | 4,648,270 |
| 16V240000 Apr 25, 2016 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2012–2014 | 811,290 |
| 16V043000 Jan 28, 2016 | STRUCTURE | 2011–2016 | 441,578 |
| 15V467000 Jul 27, 2015 | SEAT BELTS | 2011–2014 | 284,095 |
| 15V461000 Jul 23, 2015 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2015 | 1,416,903 |
| 15V313000 May 26, 2015 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2006–2010 | 4,077,169 |
| 15V114000 Feb 27, 2015 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2015 | 1,875 |
| 14V634000 Oct 8, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2011–2014 | 435,081 |
| 14V567000 Sep 17, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2008 | 292,798 |
| 14V101000 Mar 4, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2011–2012 | 43,431 |
| 13V610000 Dec 6, 2013 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2013 | 4,194 |
| 13V118000 Apr 3, 2013 | AIR BAGS | 2011–2012 | 119,497 |
| 12V197000 May 2, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2011–2012 | 119,072 |
| 12V042000 Feb 7, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2011–2012 | 9,137 |
| 12V004000 Jan 6, 2012 | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2012 | 303 |
| 11V487000 Sep 29, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2012 | 667 |
| 10V200000 May 11, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2010 | 37,335 |
| 09V420000 Oct 29, 2009 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2009–2010 | 12,656 |
| 08V642000 Dec 5, 2008 | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2009 | 175 |
| 08V583000 Nov 6, 2008 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2006–2009 | 20,283 |
| 08V295000 Jul 2, 2008 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 2008 | 5,509 |
| 08E033000 Apr 14, 2008 | SUSPENSION | 1984–1987 | 6,903 |
| 06V493000 Dec 29, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2007 | 50,665 |
| 06V341000 Sep 7, 2006 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2007 | 4,770 |
| 06V149000 May 3, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2006 | 44,367 |
| 05V460000 Oct 6, 2005 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2006 | 256,409 |
| 91V132000 Aug 5, 1991 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1987 | 95,000 |
| 91V056000 Apr 11, 1991 | SUSPENSION:REAR | 1986 | 55,000 |
| 86V053000 Apr 10, 1986 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1986 | 32,149 |
| 84V147000 Nov 21, 1984 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1984–1985 | 340,000 |
| 84V116000 Sep 24, 1984 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1985 | 2,385 |
| 83V035000 Apr 1, 1983 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1983 | 339 |
| 78V020000 Jan 24, 1978 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1975–1977 | 370,000 |
| 77V211000 Nov 28, 1977 | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1978 | 22,000 |
| 77V059000 Apr 26, 1977 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1977 | 372 |
| 76V125000 Aug 10, 1976 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 1976 | 40,000 |