Reliable Auto DB

2020 Dodge Challenger reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2020 Dodge Challenger has 20 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 3 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Challenger years here — under the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Windshield.

2012 Dodge Challenger
Photo by Pierre André Leclercq, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

20

Per year

3

Recalls

1

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 20), then Engine (4) and Fuel and propulsion system (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 Challenger has 58 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2021 has 19 complaints, 3 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Dodge Challenger. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall visibility, windshield 2021-07-08 · NHTSA campaign 21V516000
Summary Chrysler (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 detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Remedy Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

Complaints by component (20 total)

Electrical system
7
Engine
4
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Powertrain
3
Service brakes
3
Air bags
2
Speed control
2
Exterior lighting
1
Seat belts
1
Steering
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My steering was locked up when I started my car in the cold then on my first turn, it completely locked up and it did this several times and it makes a grinding noise. I am assuming one of the bearings has failed in it,…"
    Steering · filed 2026-04-30
  • "In your own words, tell us what happened. Cro I have an urgent and safety issue with my 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I was driving on road from work. When I was approaching a red light coming to a complete stop. I…"
    Speed control, Service brakes, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-11-11
  • "I have an urgent and safety issue with my 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I was driving on road from work. When I was approaching a red light coming to a complete stop. I pressed the clutch to engage the gear into…"
    Speed control, Service brakes, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-11-11
  • "Air conditioning system failed. Stopped blowing cool air. Leak developed in system and it was traced to the evaporator core"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2025-09-15
  • "Cooling fans exploded an went through radiator, making the car inoperable!"
    Engine · filed 2025-07-17

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Challenger 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 30 23 MPG $2800
Challenger 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $3900
Challenger 6.4L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 23 17 MPG $4700
Challenger 5.7L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 23 18 MPG $4450
Challenger 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 24 18 MPG $4450
Challenger all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3100
Challenger SRT 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 21 16 MPG $5000
Challenger SRT 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 22 16 MPG $5000
Challenger SRT Widebody 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 21 15 MPG $5300
Challenger SRT Widebody 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 21 16 MPG $5000
Challenger Widebody 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 24 18 MPG $4450
Challenger Widebody 6.4L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 23 17 MPG $4700

Specs and fitment

LC generation (3rd gen), 2012–2023
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Dodge Challenger reliable?

The 2020 Dodge Challenger has 20 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 3 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Challenger years here — under the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Windshield.

What are common problems with a 2020 Dodge Challenger?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 20), then Engine (4) and Fuel and propulsion system (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2020 Dodge Challenger more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 Challenger has 58 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2021 has 19 complaints, 3 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Dodge Challenger been recalled?

The 2020 Dodge Challenger has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Dodge Challenger?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2020 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Dodge Challenger get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Dodge Challenger is 17.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.