2022 Dodge Challenger: common problems and reliability

The 2022 Dodge Challenger has 36 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are seat belts and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag poor fuel economy — very frequent mention as a significant ownership cost, especially with v8 models.

Safety record for the 2022 model year

36
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Dodge Challenger vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

seat belts
8
fuel/propulsion system
4
wheels
4
electrical system
4
air bags
4

Recalls affecting the 2022 Challenger

tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Campaign 22V504000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become in…

tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Campaign 22V808000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become in…

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  • Dated/interior quality — Interior design and materials feel cheap and outdated compared to segment competitors.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

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