Dodge Charger reliability: common problems by model year

Across 12 model years, the Dodge Charger has 5,445 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 79 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. 2006 drew the most complaints (1,293), 2024 the fewest (21).

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Dodge Charger vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $37,397–$50,084.

Which Charger years have the most problems?

Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.

Highest: 2006 (1,293 complaints). Lowest: 2024 (21).

Where owners report problems

What owners say

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain. For the long-running internal combustion (ICE) models (approximately 2011-2023), the sentiment is generally positive among owners, who praise the vehicles for their comfortable highway ride, powerful V

• ICE Models (2011-2023 generation):
• Electrical system failures and communication errors between control modules (TCM, PCM). Frequency: recurrent.
• Transmission problems. Frequency: recurrent.
• Engine issues, including spark plug failures and coolant system leaks (thermostat housing). Frequency: recurrent.
• Interior build quality and material quality, particularly in base trims. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Charger. Individual model years are broken down above.