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2021 Dodge Charger: common problems and reliability
· 7th generationOne of the better Charger years.
102 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Charger?The 2021 Dodge Charger has 102 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train. Owners most often flag water pump leak or failure.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Dodge Charger vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Charger years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Charger?
Across the 21 Charger model years we track, complaint volume runs from 48 (2022) to 1,294 (2006). With 102 complaints, the 2021 Charger sits below the model's median of 272.
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
Recalls affecting the 2021 Charger
visibility:windshield
Campaign 21V516000Chrysler (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 detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
Campaign 24V198000Chrysler (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 report on the 7th generation Charger
Owners of the 2011-2023 Charger generally describe it as a reliable, practical large sedan whose long production run worked out most of the brand's older reliability complaints.
- RecurrentWater pump leak or failure
- RecurrentThermostat housing and thermostat failure
- RecurrentLifter failure, particularly on the 5.7 Hemi and Pentastar V6
- RecurrentHemi lubrication issue at low RPM and idle causing premature hydraulic lifter wear
- IsolatedCylinder deactivation (MDS) problems
Owner insights for the 7th generation Charger. Read the full 7th generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Charger listings typically run $15,969–$40,489.
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