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).

Is 2020 a good year for the Charger?

Across the 12 Charger model years we track, complaint volume runs from 21 (2024) to 1,293 (2006). With 57 complaints, the 2020 Charger sits belowthe model's median of 570.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

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…

  • ICE Models (2011-2023 generation):
  • Electrical system failures and communication errors between control modules (TCM, PCM). Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Charger. See the full Charger owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

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

Other Charger model years

Compare every Charger year side by side to see how 2020 ranks against the rest.

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