Is the Dodge Challenger Reliable?

20082023 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

81/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

23
Total Recalls
483
Owner Complaints
37
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Dodge Challenger Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2023132
81
Excellent
202223
91
Excellent
20212121
87
Excellent
2020123
87
Excellent
2019255
81
Excellent
20183604
77
Good
20171322
87
Excellent
20162549
80
Excellent
201561009
67
Good
2014311212
74
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Challenger Compares to Similar Vehicles

Dodge Challenger81/100
Sports Category Average67/100

The Challenger scores 14 points above the average sports — a strong result.

Known Dodge Challenger Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
92
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
63
ENGINE
51
POWER TRAIN
33
STEERING
30
AIR BAGS
29

Based on 483 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dodge Challenger reliable?+

The Dodge Challenger scores 81/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 23 recall campaigns and 483 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Challenger is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2022 Challenger achieved the highest reliability score of 91/100 with 2 recalls and 3 complaints.

How many miles does a Challenger last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Dodge Challenger owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Challenger will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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