2018 Dodge Challenger: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Dodge Challenger has 196 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. Owners most often flag poor fuel economy — very frequent mention as a significant ownership cost, especially with v8 models.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

196
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
27
Crash reports
4
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Dodge Challenger vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
73
power train
22
steering
18
wheels
16
air bags
15

Recalls affecting the 2018 Challenger

power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Campaign 18E053000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled

power train:automatic transmission

Campaign 18V280000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installe

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 18V332000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and

electrical system:wiring:front underhood

Campaign 18V524000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wran

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is generally positive, with owners expressing strong affection for the vehicle's character, comfort, and performance. The Challenger is consistently praised as a large, comfortable, and fun-to-drive cruiser with a powerful, rumbling V8 engine, offeri

  • Poor fuel economy — Very frequent mention as a significant ownership cost, especially with V8 models.
  • Dated/interior quality — Interior design and materials feel cheap and outdated compared to segment competitors. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Electrical issues — General mentions of electrical gremlins being a fair share of problems. Frequency: isolated.
  • Water pump failure — Mentioned as an issue on a 2018 Scat Pack, covered under warranty. Frequency: isolated.
  • Theft target — Challengers are specifically named as targets for organized theft rings using electronic bypass devices. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Challenger.

Typical used price

Used Challenger listings typically run $16,694–$35,426 across 2009 to 2023 model years.

Other Challenger model years