2018 Dodge Challenger problems and recalls

Owners have filed 75 complaints on the 2018 Dodge Challenger, and NHTSA has issued 4 recalls. The most cited component is the Electrical System (28 complaints).

75
Complaints
4
Recalls
9
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
8
Injuries
98.8
Severity index

Severity index 98.8 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 98.8p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 11 of 122 by severity index among 2018 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 91% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2018 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 28 complaints (37.3%)28 37%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 28 complaints (37.3%)28 37%Power TrainPower Train: 8 complaints (10.7%)8 11%WheelsWheels: 6 complaints (8.0%)6 8%SteeringSteering: 6 complaints (8.0%)6 8%EngineEngine: 5 complaints (6.7%)5 7%Air BagsAir Bags: 5 complaints (6.7%)5 7%Service BrakesService Brakes: 5 complaints (6.7%)5 7%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2837.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2837.3%
POWER TRAIN810.7%
WHEELS68.0%
STEERING68.0%
ENGINE56.7%
AIR BAGS56.7%
SERVICE BRAKES56.7%

Complaints filed per year

08172018: 102019: 172020: 72021: 112022: 102023: 52024: 72025: 42026: 4 (partial year)18191720212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201810
201917
20207
202111
202210
20235
20247
20254
2026 (year to date)4
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.6x those in 2020 to 2022 (16 against 28).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18E05300012/07/2018POWER 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 to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control s
18V28000001/05/2018POWER 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 installed in the transmission.
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (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 Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger
18V52400009/08/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODChrysler (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 Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehi

Other Dodge Challenger model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 11 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.