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2023 Dodge Charger: common problems and reliability
· 7th generationOne of the better Charger years.
78 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Charger?The 2023 Dodge Charger has 78 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. Owners most often flag water pump leak or failure.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Dodge Charger vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Charger years only. How we score it
Is 2023 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 78 complaints, the 2023 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 2023 Charger
parking brake
Campaign 24V112000Chrysler (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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
seats:critical fasteners
Campaign 24V574000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger 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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
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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