2018 Dodge Charger problems and recalls
Owners have filed 122 complaints on the 2018 Dodge Charger, and NHTSA has issued 6 recalls. The most cited component is the Electrical System (45 complaints).
122
Complaints
6
Recalls
5
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
6
Injuries
60.8
Severity index
Severity index 60.8 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 48 of 122 by severity index among 2018 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 61% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2018 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 45 | 36.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 33 | 27.0% |
| STRUCTURE | 19 | 15.6% |
| ENGINE | 11 | 9.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 8.2% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 4.9% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 4.1% |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 4.1% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.4x those in 2020 to 2022 (24 against 68).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V512000 | 27/08/2020 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Chrysler (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 reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the r |
| 18V280000 | 01/05/2018 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Chrysler (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. |
| 18V332000 | 17/05/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Chrysler (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 |
| 18V281000 | 01/05/2018 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | Chrysler (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 detach from the vehicle. |
| 18V524000 | 09/08/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | Chrysler (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 |
| 24V198000 | 14/03/2024 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | Chrysler (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. |
Other Dodge Charger model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 12 years side by side.
- 2012sev 75.3
- 2013sev 92.4
- 2014sev 128.4
- 2015sev 55.7
- 2016sev 78.4
- 2017sev 53.9
- 2019sev 88.6
- 2020sev 133.1
- 2021sev 51.8
- 2022sev 71.0
- 2023sev 57.9
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.