Is the Dodge Challenger Reliable?

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

84/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

7
Total Recalls
493
Owner Complaints
37
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Dodge Challenger Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2023034
90
Excellent
202203
97
Excellent
20212131
81
Excellent
2020123
91
Excellent
2019058
87
Excellent
20181614
79
Good
20170322
85
Excellent
20160569
80
Excellent
201501019
82
Excellent
2014311212
72
Good

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

How the Challenger Compares to Similar Vehicles

Dodge Challenger84/100
Sports Category Average67/100

The Challenger scores 17 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
93
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
65
ENGINE
53
POWER TRAIN
35
STEERING
32
AIR BAGS
29

Based on 493 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dodge Challenger reliable?+

The Dodge Challenger scores 84/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 7 recall campaigns and 493 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 97/100 with 0 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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