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2023 Dodge

Charger

Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L

Dodge Charger: best and worst years
2023 Dodge Charger

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Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
485
Power to weight
0.114 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.09
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
495 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
1/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
198 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
120 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,264 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
105 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
24

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22%
  • POWER TRAIN20%
  • ENGINE12%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
  • SERVICE BRAKES7%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 41 total.

Dodge Charger: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

133 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2408000018 REV.B

    New Key Will Not Program, 0x22 Scan Tool Error

  • May 13, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY111831

    SENSOR – KNOCK

  • May 13, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY111830

    SENSOR – KNOCK

  • Apr 17, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2408000018 REV.A

    New Key Will Not Program, 0x22 Scan Tool Error

  • Mar 21, 2026ENGINE18-044-26

    Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range Performance Bank 1. (In Active or Stored status) ● P0071-00 - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Performance. (In Active or Stored status) ● P0072-00 - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit "A" Low. (In Active or Stor

  • Mar 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERS2208000045 REV.C

    Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection

  • Mar 9, 2026POWER TRAINS2621000003 REV.A

    The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1DB7, P1B13.

  • Mar 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2608000010

    Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)

  • and 125 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

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.