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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

61 NHTSA owner complaints · 0 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
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Owner complaints: 61 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 7.62

Electrical System23Unknown Or Other21Power Train7Steering6Air Bags5Service Brakes5

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

No power then open the trunk and the power comes back on!! Dash lights blink out and radio then window goes up and down! Will leave u stranded
I have had an issue like the 30 other complaints on here with my window going up and down and faulty switch!!! Went to dodge and the lady stated no open recalls on the vehicle so I was probably looking at $2500 to fix . How is dodge not being held accountable for this and being liable to create a recall!!! I’m driving and the window started opening and shutting in the middle of a hurricane and I almost crashed, hit a…
Since the day of delivery, the 2018 Dodge Challenger I purchased from Carvana has been non-operational due to a dead battery and significant engine problems. Despite multiple attempts to start the vehicle, it required towing to the dealer for repairs. Additionally, the car was delivered with illegally dark tint on all windows, including the front windshield, which is not compliant with California state regulations. T…

Recalls: 0 campaigns

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True cost of ownership

EPA combined 16 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $4,750

Fuel (your region) $4,750
Maintenance band (your region) $0$0
Estimated running cost this year (age 8) $2,198

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,493vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (23 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 88/100, computed from 61 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

What will a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

88RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 61 NHTSA complaints on record (7.6/yr of exposure)
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

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