Dodge Challenger years to avoid and best years
Newer Dodge Challenger years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 20 (179 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 2 (from 9 complaints), 2020 at 3 (from 20 complaints), and 2021 at 3 (from 19 complaints). On the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 65 of 179 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
Dodge Challenger reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Dodge Challenger. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → | 12 | 42 | 2 | Visibility and wipers | 17.5 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 2 | 9 | 2 | Seat belts | 17.8 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 3 | 19 | 2 | Air bags | 17.8 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 3 | 20 | 1 | Electrical system | 17.8 |
| 2019 → | 10 | 58 | 3 | Electrical system | 18.5 |
| 2018 → | 11 | 75 | 4 | Electrical system | 18.3 |
| 2017 → | 4 | 49 | 3 | Electrical system | 18.3 |
| 2016 → | 9 | 78 | 2 | Powertrain | 18 |
| 2015 → | 15 | 126 | 6 | Powertrain | 18 |
| 2014 → | 14 | 149 | 5 | Electrical system | 18.2 |
| 2013 → Most | 20 | 179 | 5 | Electrical system | 18.4 |
| 2012 → | 19 | 253 | 6 | Electrical system | 18.4 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe
- Oil
- 5W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6; Hemi V8 uses 5W-20 or 0W-40 per manual) · 7 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/45R20 (many trims); staggered setups on wide-body and Hellcat models front / 245/45R20 (many trims); wider rear tires on staggered Hellcat and wide-body trims rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-280 covers certain 2018 Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Durango, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, and Ram 1500 vehicles: an incorrect transmission park lock rod may allow the vehicle to move even when the shifter indicates Park. Dealers inspect and replace the park lock rod if needed. Recall 19V-203 covers certain 2019 Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles whose instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings; dealers update the instrument cluster software.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Challenger years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 2 (from 9 complaints), 2020 at 3 (from 20 complaints), and 2021 at 3 (from 19 complaints).
Which Dodge Challenger year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 20 (179 complaints). On the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 65 of 179 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Dodge Challenger owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Dodge Challenger years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
When did Dodge stop making the Challenger?
The LC Challenger was built through the 2023 model year for the US market.
What oil does a Dodge Challenger with the 3.6L V6 take?
US notes list 5W-20 full synthetic for the 3.6L V6; Hemi V8 grades can differ (5W-20 or 0W-40 per the manual).
What tire sizes does a Dodge Challenger use?
Many trims list 245/45R20; wide-body and Hellcat models use staggered setups that differ front to rear.