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2021 Dodge

Challenger AWD

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Dodge Challenger: best and worst years
2021 Dodge Challenger AWD
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Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-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
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, 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
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
415 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
3/10
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
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
116 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,083 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
17
Reported injuries
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
  • ENGINE12%
  • POWER TRAIN12%
  • STRUCTURE8%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 26 total.

Dodge Challenger: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

213 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • 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)

  • Feb 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.I

    Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

  • Jan 21, 2026ENGINE109767

    ID-25-14 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements

  • Jan 21, 2026ENGINE109621

    D-25-17 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements

  • Dec 10, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100735

    Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only

  • and 205 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.