2021 Dodge Charger Problems

32 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Air Bags · verdict BUY 82/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Air Bags14
Unknown Or Other5
Power Train5
Engine3
Visibility2
Exterior Lighting2

In the owners’ words

“While parked in my driveway, the passenger rear side curtain airbag inflated on its own with noone in the car. The car cranks and operates correctly with no indication of a problem with the airbag system. This airbag had been replaced in September of 2025 due to a recall issued by Mopar. I have contacted Mopar and been assigned a case number.”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Dodge Charger owner
“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V198000 (Air Bags) and 21V516000 (Visibility). The dealer was contacted to perform the recall repairs; however, the dealer refused to complete the recall repairs. The contact stated that the sound was audible through the window, which the contact associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V516000 (Visibility). The ve”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Dodge Charger owner
“Rear doors cannot be opened from the inside when the child proof locks are in the open position, or the locked position. They can only be opened for the inside when unlocked from the drivers unlock panel.”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Dodge Charger owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
08/07/2021Visibility:WindshieldChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to det
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 2021 Dodge Charger reliable?

On the federal record it scores 82/100: 32 owner complaints (6.4 per year on the road) and 2 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Dodge Charger?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Air Bags, with 14 of 31 categorised reports.

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The 2021 Dodge Charger scored 82/100 on the federal record.

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