Reliable Auto DB

2023 Dodge Charger reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Dodge Charger holds 26 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Charger years here — under the median of the other years, which is 12. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Seat fasteners and Parking brake.

2012 Dodge Charger
Photo by PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

26

Per year

5

Recalls

2

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (10 of 26), then Powertrain (9) and Engine (5). The most filings arrived in 2026 (12 of 26). Those filings include 3 that report a crash.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Charger has 16 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2024 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Dodge Charger. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Seat fasteners 2024-08-01 · NHTSA campaign 24V574000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 37B.
Recall Parking brake 2024-02-15 · NHTSA campaign 24V112000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.

Complaints by component (26 total)

Electrical system
10
Powertrain
9
Engine
5
Service brakes
3
Speed control
3
Hydraulic brakes
2
Steering
2
Air bags
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Parking brake
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

6202482025122026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The parking brake system on my 2023 Dodge Charger has repeatedly become loose and does not hold the vehicle securely. The vehicle has been taken to a Dodge dealership multiple times for adjustment or repair of the…"
    Parking brake · filed 2026-08-04
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to safely move to a parking lot; however, the vehicle…"
    Hydraulic brakes, Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2026-06-15
  • "My 2023 Dodge Charger SXT with approximately 26,000 miles has experienced multiple incidents where, while turning into traffic or accelerating from a stop, the vehicle loses the ability to continue driving and displays…"
    Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-06-04
  • "The vehicle has experienced repeated failures associated with diagnostic trouble code P06DD. When the condition occurs, the vehicle is unable to exceed approximately 3,500 RPM and experiences engine stalling and loss of…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-05-29
  • ""Between 12,000 and 13,000 miles, the parking brake pedal on my 2023 Dodge Charger began dropping to the floor with no physical resistance. It would fail to engage unless I rocked the vehicle back and forth. During an…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-04-01

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Charger 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 30 23 MPG $2800
Charger 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $3900
Charger 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 24 18 MPG $4450
Charger all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3100
Charger SRT Widebody 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 12 21 15 MPG $5300
Charger Widebody 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 24 18 MPG $4450

Specs and fitment

LD generation, 2012–2023
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6 Pentastar) , 7 qt capacity
Tire size 235/55R18 (SXT), 245/45R20 (R/T and above)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V-198 covers 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. Dealers replace both side curtain air bags. Recall 19V-203 covers certain 2019 Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, 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 2023 Dodge Charger reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Dodge Charger holds 26 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Charger years here — under the median of the other years, which is 12. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Seat fasteners and Parking brake.

What are common problems with a 2023 Dodge Charger?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (10 of 26), then Powertrain (9) and Engine (5). The most filings arrived in 2026 (12 of 26). Those filings include 3 that report a crash.

Is the 2023 Dodge Charger more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Charger has 16 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2024 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Dodge Charger been recalled?

The 2023 Dodge Charger 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 2023 Dodge Charger?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2023 Dodge Charger with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Dodge Charger get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Dodge Charger is 19 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Dodge Charger use?

Most recent V6 Charger models call for 5W-20 full synthetic with about 7 quarts including the filter.

What does NHTSA recall 24V-198 cover on the Dodge Charger?

Recall 24V-198 covers 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.

What generation is the 2013 Dodge Charger?

LD generation (2012-2023).