While parked on a flat surface in reverse (front of the car was facing away from a curve and wall of the parking lot), I had the steering wheel to the left, expecting to be able to drive forward to the left. Despite the transmission shift marking “D” when I let go of the accelerator, the vehicle instead when in reverse, and hit the curve/wall on the rear passenger bumper area
The worst 2026 Dodge Charger problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on on August 20, 2026.
Recall number 26V531000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Dodge Charger 156
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle
- Odometer Blinking Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● The odometer is constantly blinking
- Flash: Driver Door Module (DDM) and Passenger Door Module (PDM) Update Customers may experience the...
- Oil filter If an engine oil leak develops from gasket of a newly installed MOPAR engine oil filter, please...
- Steering Wheel Buzz, Squeak, Rattle (BSR) Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Rattle noise...
- Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates PCR9A Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator...
- Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates PCR9A Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator...
- Flash: Ignition System Control Module (ISCM) Updates PCR9A Customers must experience a Malfunction...
- The Door Latch Module Has Active Faults With No Warning Indicators In Cluster
- Wireless charger
2026 Dodge Charger fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | AWD | 16-17 | 23-26 | 19-20 |
| Electric motor Electric 295 mi range | AWD | 77-100 | 68-89 | 72-95 MPGe |
What 2026 Dodge Charger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
This vehicle has active driving assist safety failure. At highway speeds on right turns the system offers absolutely no detectable steering wheel assistance to keep the vehicle in the lane. If the driver does not keep the vehicle in the lane the system will let the vehicle veer into the next lane to the left. after entering that lane about half way the active lane assist will vibrate steering wheel indicating the vehicle has left the lane, but will not provide any assistance to the steering wheel. The vehicle has been this way since new and now has 2500 miles. The vehicle was brought to Chrysler dealer who stated all sensors check out fine and the system is working fine. The system is not working fine and I almost wrecked into construction retaining walls or adjacent vehicles multiple times over this. Also the active driving assist for left turns will consistently put the vehicle left wheels onto the lane divider reflectors meaning the car is partially in the other lane. all this is 100 percent repeatable every time, no variability in any of this. When the active driving assist is OFF the active lane assist works correctly and provides plenty of steering wheel resistance to veering out of the lane markings so this smells like a SW failure, not a hardware sensor failure.
The contact owns a 2026 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after refueling. Another motorist attempted to assist the contact with jumpstarting the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start and was towed to a dealer. After approximately one week, the dealer replaced the main battery and performed several software updates. The contact stated that one month later, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle restarted while awaiting a second tow truck service and the vehicle was taken to another dealer. That dealer replaced the auxiliary battery and performed additional software updates. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190.
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Questions about the 2026 Dodge Charger
Is the 2026 Dodge Charger reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2026 Dodge Charger, fewer than a typical Charger model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Dodge Charger?
Driver assistance and stability, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2026 Dodge Charger have?
1 recall, covering back over prevention.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Dodge Charger driver assistance?
Yes, 1 recall: 26V531000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Charger have the most driver assistance problems?
The Dodge Charger model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2011 (47 complaints), 2012 (40 complaints) and 2013 (21 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2026 Dodge Charger get?
Official estimates for the 2026 Dodge Charger range from 19 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, AWD) gets 16-17 city and 23-26 highway.
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