2020 Dodge Charger: common problems and reliability

The 2020 Dodge Charger has 57 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system. Owners most often flag *ice models (2011-2023 generation):.

Safety record for the 2020 model year

57
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
10
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Dodge Charger vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
36
electrical system
6
engine
6
fuel/propulsion system
3
exterior lighting
2

Recalls affecting the 2020 Charger

back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Campaign 20V512000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in

visibility:windshield

Campaign 21V516000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to deta

air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator

Campaign 24V198000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

What owners say across generations

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.

Typical used price

Used Charger listings typically run $37,397–$50,084 across 2018 to 2026 model years.

Other Charger model years