Dodge

Challenger

Midsize Cars · model years 2008 to 2023

Includes Challenger and Challenger AWD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2022. complaints: 9, below this model's typical 92; recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 2009. complaints: 133, above this model's typical 92; recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Dodge Challenger
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2008	1Gas	15	no data	$5,150	3	10	0	no data	AIR BAGS 24%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%, ENGINE 18%
complaints: 10, below this model's typical 15 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 complaints reporting a fire: 1 NHTSA advised parking the 2008 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 45 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	6Gas	19	no data	$3,300	7	133	0	no data	AIR BAGS 24%, POWER TRAIN 16%, ENGINE 15%
complaints: 133, above this model's typical 92 recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2009 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	5Gas	18	340	$3,450	7	299	1 (1 open)	40	AIR BAGS 17%, ENGINE 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%
complaints: 299, about 3.9x this model's typical 77 recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 complaints reporting a fire: 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2010 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 2.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	3Gas	19	no data	$3,750	6	193	1 (1 open)	86	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 40%, AIR BAGS 14%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 193, about 4.2x this model's typical 46 recalls: 6, about 2x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 8 NHTSA advised parking the 2011 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 2.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	3Gas	19	no data	$3,750	6	253	1 (1 open)	108	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41%, AIR BAGS 14%, ENGINE 7%
complaints: 253, about 5.5x this model's typical 46 recalls: 6, about 2x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 8 NHTSA advised parking the 2012 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 3.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	3Gas	19	370	$3,750	5	179	1 (1 open)	139	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41%, ENGINE 11%, AIR BAGS 8%
complaints: 179, about 3.9x this model's typical 46 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 complaints reporting a fire: 10 NHTSA advised parking the 2013 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 4.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	3Gas	18	375	$3,950	4	149	1 (1 open)	145	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%, ENGINE 17%, STEERING 9%
complaints: 149, about 3.2x this model's typical 46 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 16 complaints reporting a fire: 5 NHTSA advised parking the 2014 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 3.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	5Gas	18	421	$4,300	5	126	2 (1 open)	254	POWER TRAIN 16%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 14%
complaints: 126, about 1.6x this model's typical 77 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 complaints reporting a fire: 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 15 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	5Gas	18	421	$4,300	1	78	1 (1 open)	194	POWER TRAIN 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 11%
complaints: 78, above this model's typical 77 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 10 complaints reporting a fire: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 54 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	5Gas	18	421	$4,300	3	49	1 (1 open)	139	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23%, SUSPENSION 9%
complaints: 49, below this model's typical 77 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 56 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	5Gas	18	421	$4,300	3	75	1 (1 open)	179	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 24%, POWER TRAIN 7%
complaints: 75, below this model's typical 77 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 49 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	5Gas	18	371	$4,300	3	59	1 (1 open)	220	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%, WHEELS 12%
complaints: 59, below this model's typical 77 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 56 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	6Gas	18.5	371	$4,025	1	20	1 (1 open)	228	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, ENGINE 12%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 20, below this model's typical 92 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 complaints reporting a fire: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 76 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	6Gas	18.5	371	$4,025	2	19	0	213	AIR BAGS 14%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 10%
complaints: 19, below this model's typical 92 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 78 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	6Gas	18.5	421	$4,025	2	9	0	170	SEAT BELTS 18%, AIR BAGS 9%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 9, below this model's typical 92 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 86 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	6Gas	18.5	421	$4,025	2	43	0	146	VISIBILITY/WIPER 24%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 43, below this model's typical 92 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 Score: 81 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2008: 15 to 2023: 18.5

Owner complaints2008: 10 to 2023: 43

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Dodge Challenger to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.