2018 Dodge Charger Problems

122 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict CAUTION 53/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System45
Unknown Or Other33
Structure19
Engine11
Power Train10
Service Brakes6

In the owners’ words

“******* delete voq ******* this complaint is being marked for deletion because it was requested by the consumer. djr ******* delete voq *******”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Dodge Charger owner
“Back up camera not working. screen turns blue. tried resetting and had serviced. camera will not work. According to the Forum many others have the same issue”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Dodge Charger owner
“The drivers side headlight fuse melts continuously causing the headlights to go out specifically use 15 and few 16 for the HID headlights.”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Dodge Charger owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
27/08/2020Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in
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
01/05/2018Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to det
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
14/03/2024Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:Inflator SAFETYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Questions owners ask

Is the 2018 Dodge Charger reliable?

On the federal record it scores 53/100: 122 owner complaints (15.25 per year on the road) and 6 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.

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

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 45 of 124 categorised reports.

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The 2018 Dodge Charger scored 53/100 on the federal record.

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