Is the Dodge Charger Reliable?
2006–2023 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Dodge Charger Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 29 | — | — | 66 | Good |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 90 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 0 | 11 | — | — | 89 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 1 | 34 | 7 | — | 62 | Fair |
| 2019 | 2 | 77 | 13 | — | 54 | Fair |
| 2018 | 4 | 84 | — | — | 50 | Fair |
| 2017 | 3 | 111 | — | — | 55 | Fair |
| 2016 | 4 | 127 | 2 | — | 49 | Fair |
| 2015 | 6 | 97 | 1 | — | 40 | Poor |
| 2014 | 7 | 278 | 22 | 2 | 9 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Charger Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Charger scores 11 points below the average sports. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Dodge Charger Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 853 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dodge Charger reliable?+
The Dodge Charger scores 56/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 29 recall campaigns and 853 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Charger is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2022 Charger achieved the highest reliability score of 90/100 with 1 recall and 5 complaints.
How many miles does a Charger last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Dodge Charger owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Charger will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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