2020 Dodge Challenger
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 133 |
| 2010 | 299 |
| 2011 | 193 |
| 2012 | 253 |
| 2013 | 179 |
| 2014 | 148 |
| 2015 | 126 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 42 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
7 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle caught on fire while operational, in second the vehicle became engulfed in flames with no warnings.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-15
Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system
Trunk is opening automatically while driving
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-17
While driving the air conditioning controlâs stopped working. It required restarting the vehicle, to get it to work again . The air also started blowing out the defrost vents without being changed to blow through them.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-11
Engine
4 of 20 total reports mention: engine.
Service brakes
3 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes.
Power train
3 of 20 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 20 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-08-31Visibility21V516000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Dodge Challenger — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V516000 · Visibility
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2020 Dodge Challenger reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Dodge Challenger?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Dodge Challenger have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.