2024 Dodge Charger: common problems and reliability
· 8th generationToo new to grade yet.
24 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Charger?The 2024 Dodge Charger has 24 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes. Owners most often flag concerns about first-year build quality and reliability expressed as a reason to wait.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Dodge Charger vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 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 24 complaints, the 2024 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 2024 Charger
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 26V262000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alert
Campaign 25V389000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger vehicles. The amplifier may be missing software, which can prevent the amplifier from emitting exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawl
Campaign 25V574000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S electric vehicles. An incorrectly installed spring may cause the loss of the park function when the vehicle’s gear selector is placed in the park (P) position, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
What owners report on the 8th generation Charger
Owner sentiment toward the 2024-2026 Charger is mixed and heavily colored by the loss of the V8, with a vocal share of discussions expressing disappointment that no V8 is offered and that the car is very heavy and expensive.
- Very frequentConcerns about first-year build quality and reliability expressed as a reason to wait
- RecurrentPanel gaps and inconsistent panel alignment, including on the trunk lid
- RecurrentExcessive weight criticized as undermining performance
- RecurrentHigh pricing criticized relative to the car's positioning
- RecurrentStyling criticized as not aggressive enough or not muscular
Owner insights for the 8th generation Charger. Read the full 8th generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Charger listings typically run $15,969–$40,489.
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