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2001 Dodge Charger problems

The most common problem on the 2001 Dodge Charger is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Charger model year.

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Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
13
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2001 Dodge Charger problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Locks
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Locks
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Dodge Charger 13

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 13 bulletins for the 2001 Dodge Charger

What 2001 Dodge Charger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Airbags · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 (na) dodge charger. The contact received recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 5, 2015 · Body, Locks · NV

Stopped at grocery store, (stationary), opened drivers door and would not shut, door latch (actuator) broke and will not let you shift or lock door for safety....dodge dealer expects you to drive this unsafe vehicle to them to see what is wrong with it!

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Lights · 40,000 miles · OR · fire

Tl* the contact owns 2001 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the passenger's side headlight failed. While replacing the bulb, the contact noticed that the wiring harness was melted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

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Questions about the 2001 Dodge Charger

Is the 2001 Dodge Charger reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Dodge Charger, fewer than a typical Charger model year.

What is the 2001 Dodge Charger year score?

The 2001 Dodge Charger scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Dodge Charger: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Dodge Charger?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).

How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Charger have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Dodge Charger have bad airbags?

The Dodge Charger model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (124 complaints), 2012 (111 complaints) and 2006 (103 complaints).

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