2023 Dodge Challenger: common problems and reliability

The 2023 Dodge Challenger has 160 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper and service brakes. Owners most often flag poor fuel economy — very frequent mention as a significant ownership cost, especially with v8 models.

Safety record for the 2023 model year

160
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

visibility/wiper
48
service brakes
24
electrical system
20
engine
16
structure
16

Recalls affecting the 2023 Challenger

parking brake

Campaign 24V112000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles …

seats:critical fasteners

Campaign 24V573000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehi…

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  • Dated/interior quality — Interior design and materials feel cheap and outdated compared to segment competitors.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