2018 Dodge Challenger Problems

74 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Unknown Or Other · verdict BUY 70/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Unknown Or Other27
Electrical System27
Power Train8
Wheels6
Steering6
Engine5

In the owners’ words

“Driving along and all of a sudden the shifter lights started flashing, wipers turned on, steering became difficult, and finally the transmission locked up. Stalled in the middle of the hiway turn lane and because the transmission was locked up it couldn't even be pushed out of the way. Traffic was backed up and people trying to get around because I was blocking a major hiway intersection. The dodge dealership has had”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Dodge Challenger owner
“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the rims on the wheels of the vehicle were poorly designed and there were several cracks on the rims. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered cracks on the inside edges of the rims. The contact stated that the cracks were formed while driving over bumps and uneven road pavements. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the c”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Dodge Challenger owner
“I purchased the vehicle which had minor passenger door damage under $500. There were false reports on Copart and Autobidmaster about the vehicle. They lied and said the vehicle was 91.2 percent damaged. The businesses are false. They admitted insanity as their fraudulent motivation. The title should be clean title and the door has been completely repaired. The title to the vehicle should be in my name. Car is ready t”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Dodge Challenger owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
12/07/2018Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled
01/05/2018Power Train:Automatic TransmissionChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been install
17/05/2018Electrical System:Wiring SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and
09/08/2018Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wran

Questions owners ask

Is the 2018 Dodge Challenger reliable?

On the federal record it scores 70/100: 74 owner complaints (9.25 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

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

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Unknown Or Other, with 27 of 79 categorised reports.

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The 2018 Dodge Challenger scored 70/100 on the federal record.

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