Reliable Auto DB

2022 Dodge Challenger reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Dodge Challenger holds 9 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 12 Challenger years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Tire pressure monitoring.

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

9

Per year

2

Recalls

2

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Seat belts (2 of 9), then Air bags (1) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Challenger has 19 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2023 has 42 complaints, 12 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2022 Dodge Challenger. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall tires, tire pressure monitoring 2022-10-27 · NHTSA campaign 22V808000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB5. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-504.
Recall tires, tire pressure monitoring 2022-07-14 · NHTSA campaign 22V504000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z68.

Complaints by component (9 total)

Seat belts
2
Air bags
1
Electrical system
1
Engine
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Powertrain
1
Service brakes
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Fuel leak from gas tank to engine"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-06-03
  • "Left Back Wheel , Unknown risk factor. They have checked vehicle @Darcars Dealer and says they can’t find an issue, and every 2-3 days I have to put air in tire.this particular tire also have been patched ,but long…"
    Wheels · filed 2026-01-15
  • "The contact owned a 2022 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 65 MPH on I-85 in the left lane, the driver noticed a BMW quickly approaching. The driver attempted to change…"
    Seat belts · filed 2025-11-21
  • "WINE NOISE FROM REAR AXLE AT 45 MPH TO 65 MPH BOUGHT CAR [XXX] RETURNED WITH CAR [XXX] ... DEAN IN THE SERVICE DEPT AT EAST HILLS DODGE SAID THEY HEARD THE NOISE...BUT THERE IS NO FIX FOR IT ...I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE…"
    Powertrain · filed 2024-02-22

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Challenger 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $3900
Challenger 5.7L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 23 18 MPG $4450
Challenger 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 30 23 MPG $2800
Challenger 6.4L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 23 17 MPG $4700
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 Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 22 16 MPG $5000
Challenger SRT 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 21 16 MPG $5000
Challenger SRT Widebody 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 21 16 MPG $5000
Challenger SRT Widebody 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 21 15 MPG $5300
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 2022 Dodge Challenger reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Dodge Challenger holds 9 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 12 Challenger years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Tire pressure monitoring.

What are common problems with a 2022 Dodge Challenger?

The complaints owners file most often name Seat belts (2 of 9), then Air bags (1) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2022 Dodge Challenger more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Challenger has 19 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2023 has 42 complaints, 12 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Dodge Challenger been recalled?

The 2022 Dodge Challenger has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Dodge Challenger?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2022 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Dodge Challenger get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 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.