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2021 Dodge Charger problems

The most common problem on the 2021 Dodge Charger is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Charger model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
93/100
Owner complaints
35
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
3034 warranty
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
15-23mpg

The worst 2021 Dodge Charger problems

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

  • Airbags
    16
  • Transmission
    5
  • Engine
    3
  • Visibility
    3
  • Electrical
    2

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    16
  • Transmission
    5
  • Engine
    3
  • Visibility
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Wheels
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 2

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflatorReported March 14, 2024 · 284,982 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (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.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.

Recall number 24V198000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield: critical fastenersReported July 8, 2021 · 21,258 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (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."
Risk
A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

Recall number 21V516000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2021 Dodge Charger

Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Dodge Charger 303

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

See all 303 bulletins for the 2021 Dodge Charger

2021 Dodge Charger fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.6L 6‑cylRWD193023
3.6L 6‑cylAWD182721
5.7L 8‑cylRWD162519
6.4L 8‑cylRWD152418
6.2L 8‑cylRWD122115

What 2021 Dodge Charger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · Airbags · 12,700 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the dealer failed to reassemble the parts correctly during the repair. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,700.

Filed Sep 5, 2026 · Fuel system · AZ

The Chapman Dodge service department has diagnosed the vehicle with an active, leaking fuel pump assembly and provided a repair estimate of $1,600.00. Stellantis Corporate has offered a "goodwill" gesture of only $200.00, leaving me with a $1,400.00 out-of-pocket bill. I have formally rejected this baseline offer.An active fuel leak on a 485-horsepower performance vehicle is an immediate, catastrophic fire hazard. A fuel pump module is a lifetime structural component—not a wear-and-tear item—and a complete material failure at 41,000 miles is an egregious manufacturing defect. Furthermore, because this vehicle is well under the 5-year/60,000-mile mark, it should be heavily considered under powertrain safety accommodations.Because an active fuel leak represents a severe risk to life and property, I cannot and will not safely drive this vehicle off their lot until it is repaired. Dodge Corporate and Chapman Dodge should not refuse to close the remaining $1,400.00 balance via manufacturer or dealership goodwill funds,

Filed Aug 27, 2026 · Airbags, Visibility · IN

[XXX] Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, located in [XXX] performed an airbag recall on my vehicle. The vehicle was put back together incorrectly, and the headliner, rearview mirror, and sunglass holder are all hanging loose. The driver's line of sight is obstructed in the rearview mirror because of the parts hanging loose. I am too afraid to drive the car without knowing that the airbag was installed correctly. I spoke with the general manager of [XXX] Dodge, [XXX], and he will not take responsibility. My local Dodge dealership, York Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, located in [XXX], has confirmed that the car was put back together incorrectly, but they said that Dodge will not pay them to inspect the airbag and correct the problems because they already paid the [XXX] Dodge to perform the recall. My car has been at York Dodge for a month because I refuse to pay for an incorrectly installed recall. Dodge and [XXX] Dodge in particular, are responsible for this. I cannot safely drive my car until this is corrected. I have attached a quote from York Dodge and they marked this issue as needing IMMEDIATE ATTENTION and the cost is $670.47. (There are other items on the quote, but that is the only item pertaining to the airbag recall.) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 7, 2026 · Airbags · FL

While parked in my driveway, the passenger rear side curtain airbag inflated on its own with noone in the car. The car cranks and operates correctly with no indication of a problem with the airbag system. This airbag had been replaced in September of 2025 due to a recall issued by Mopar. I have contacted Mopar and been assigned a case number.

Filed May 26, 2026 · GA

I went to have my car make/model Dodge Charger serviced and when I went to the dealership I told them the problem before they even got to look at it, because it’s a known problem with Dodge Charger SRT models. Stellantis hasn't put a recall out on the part called Mopar Exhaust Valve Actuator - Mopar (68505881AA). There is a detachable spring that can break over time and its a known common problem. The dealership told me that they can't just order the spring like they use to and customers have to buy the entire part which they told me is $700 and $100 to install it. We should be able to order just the spring which is detachable and not the entire part which is not the issue for my car. There should be a recall put out from Stellantis about this known common issue. I've called Stellantis and they said on the phone that they’ve created a case and that was it. I truly believe Stellantis is running a scam and just trying to rake in more money and having customers order $700 parts when they may just need a $30 spring replaced. This rattling noise with the active exhaust for SRT Dodge Chargers is a very common issue and can easily be searched online, but no recalls or warnings have been put out from Stellantis about it. I could see if the spring was not detachable. Its detachable, because it’s designed to be replaced. There are no warning lamps for my car and this issue can increase air pollution.

Filed Apr 29, 2026 · Airbags, Visibility · 101,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 24V198000 (Air Bags) and 21V516000 (Visibility). The dealer was contacted to perform the recall repairs; however, the dealer refused to complete the recall repairs. The contact stated that the sound was audible through the window, which the contact associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V516000 (Visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the recall repairs remained incomplete. The VIN was previously related to the recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2025 · Body · AL

Rear doors cannot be opened from the inside when the child proof locks are in the open position, or the locked position. They can only be opened for the inside when unlocked from the drivers unlock panel.

Filed Aug 20, 2025 · Seat belts · 61,702 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while installing the car seats in the rear of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the driver’s side and passenger’s side rear seat belts would loosen unintendedly while attempting to fasten the seat belts. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,702.

Filed Aug 2, 2025 · Lights · AL

condensation in headlight

Filed May 14, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · GA

1. Headlight low/high beam keeps going out and comes back on. It seems like the wiring harness overheating, bulb is fine but continues to go out and on. 2. Transmission, does a very aggressive down shift at gear 6 it makes the car jump and if it happens too much, my car won't accelerate..I got it repaired once and it took dealer almost 30 days but it did not fix the problem..I could not afford to be without my car so I could not take it back to them.

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Questions about the 2021 Dodge Charger

Is the 2021 Dodge Charger reliable?

Owners have filed 35 complaints about the 2021 Dodge Charger, fewer than a typical Charger model year.

What is the 2021 Dodge Charger year score?

The 2021 Dodge Charger scores 93 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 2021 Dodge Charger?

Airbags, with 16 complaints. Next is transmission (5).

How many recalls does the 2021 Dodge Charger have?

2 recalls, covering air bags and visibility.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Dodge Charger airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 24V198000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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).

What gas mileage does the 2021 Dodge Charger get?

Official estimates for the 2021 Dodge Charger range from 15 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.6L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 19 city and 30 highway.

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