Dodge Charger years to avoid
More than twice the Charger's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Dodge Charger years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Dodge Charger complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge Charger problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical1,922
- Engine1,190
- Transmission792
- Airbags778
- Fuel system759
- Steering408
- Brakes400
- Lights318
- Acceleration205
- Driver assistance203
- Body188
- Suspension125
Most reported problems on the Dodge Charger
Stalling 1,031Check engine light 303ABS 270Loss of power 232Won't start 200Fire or smoke 189Won't shift 159Engine failure 144Power steering loss 136Airbag light 118Fuel pump 114Jerking 95No deployment 93Grinding brakes 92Warning lights 86Overheating 83Knocking 65Ball joint 63
Dodge Charger problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 3 | Driver assistance | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 27 | Electrical | 21,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 89 | 16 | Airbags | 3 | 3 | ||
| 2021 | 93 | 35 | Airbags | 53,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 79 | 58 | Airbags | 26,000 | 3 | 10 | |
| 2019 | 77 | 120 | Airbags | 10,200 | 5 | 7 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 78 | 122 | Electrical | 30,000 | 6 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 79 | 129 | Electrical | 38,000 | 4 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 70 | 182 | Body | 45,000 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2015 | 75 | 136 | Transmission | 54,000 | 7 | 10 | |
| 2014 | 40 | 343 | Electrical | 54,000 | 9 | 41 | |
| 2013 | 41 | 360 | Electrical | 58,000 | 8 | 25 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 21 | 648 | Electrical | 64,000 | 14 | 20 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 18 | 695 | Electrical | 60,000 | 11 | 25 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 59 | 232 | Electrical | 78,000 | 6 | 14 | |
| 2009 | 71 | 174 | Airbags | 71,251 | 6 | 9 | |
| 2008 | 27 | 609 | Electrical | 91,147 | 5 | 24 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 30 | 554 | Transmission | 77,972 | 5 | 18 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 5 | 1,294 | Fuel system | 80,500 | 5 | 21 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 95 | 3 | Airbags | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 48
Dodge Charger warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Dodge Charger
What years of the Dodge Charger should you avoid?
2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Each has more than twice the Dodge Charger's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 1,294, mostly about fuel system and engine.
What is the best year for a used Dodge Charger?
2019, 2018 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (120, 122 and 129).
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Charger?
Electrical, with 1,922 complaints across all years, followed by engine (1,190) and transmission (792).
How many recalls does the Dodge Charger have?
48 recalls between 2001 and 2026. The 2012 model year has the most, with 14.
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