Dodge

Challenger

Midsize Cars · model years 2010 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 91; recalls: 2, below this model's typical 4.

Worst year: 2010. complaints: 298, about 3.9x this model's typical 76; recalls: 7, about 1.8x this model's typical 4.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Dodge Challenger
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	5Gas	18	340	$3,450	7	298	1 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 17%, ENGINE 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%
complaints: 298, about 3.9x this model's typical 76 recalls: 7, about 1.8x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 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	191	1 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41%, AIR BAGS 14%, ENGINE 8%
complaints: 191, about 4.2x this model's typical 45 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 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)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41%, AIR BAGS 14%, ENGINE 7%
complaints: 253, about 5.6x this model's typical 45 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 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)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41%, ENGINE 11%, AIR BAGS 8%
complaints: 179, about 4x this model's typical 45 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 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	5	146	1 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%, ENGINE 17%, STEERING 9%
complaints: 146, about 3.2x this model's typical 45 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 16 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	6	126	2 (1 open)	POWER TRAIN 16%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 14%
complaints: 126, about 1.7x this model's typical 76 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 22 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	5Gas	18	421	$4,300	2	78	1 (1 open)	POWER TRAIN 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 11%
complaints: 78, above this model's typical 76 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 10 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 56 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	5Gas	18	421	$4,300	3	49	1 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23%, SUSPENSION 9%
complaints: 49, below this model's typical 76 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 64 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	5Gas	18	421	$4,300	4	73	1 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 24%, POWER TRAIN 6%
complaints: 73, below this model's typical 76 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 55 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	5Gas	18	371	$4,300	3	55	1 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%, WHEELS 13%
complaints: 55, below this model's typical 76 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 65 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	6Gas	18.5	371	$4,025	1	20	1 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, ENGINE 12%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 20, below this model's typical 91 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 4 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 82 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	6Gas	18.5	371	$4,025	2	17	0	AIR BAGS 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%, ENGINE 12%
complaints: 17, below this model's typical 91 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	6Gas	18.5	421	$4,025	2	9	0	SEAT BELTS 18%, AIR BAGS 9%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 9, below this model's typical 91 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 88 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	6Gas	18.5	421	$4,025	2	39	0	VISIBILITY/WIPER 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%
complaints: 39, below this model's typical 91 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 4 Score: 84 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 18 to 2023: 18.5

Owner complaints2010: 298 to 2023: 39

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.