2023 Dodge Challenger

▲ Better than typical
2023 Dodge Challenger
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:17:00.772Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Challenger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2023 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 2008: 10 complaints 2009: 132 complaints 2009 2010: 298 complaints 2011: 191 complaints 2012: 253 complaints 2012 2013: 179 complaints 2014: 146 complaints 2015: 126 complaints 2015 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 49 complaints 2018: 74 complaints 2018 2019: 58 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 18 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 40 complaints 2023
2023: 40 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
200810
2009132
2010298
2011191
2012253
2013179
2014146
2015126
201678
201749
201874
201958
202020
202118
20229
202340

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY/WIPER 30%

30% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 12 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

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The computer system has a malfunction I'm driving it says shifter service the shifter starts blinking red car wipers goes on car will shut off in traffic into anti theft mode and ask fir code and will not start it has happened 3 times or more within...

NHTSA ODI report, 20231226

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

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The computer system has a malfunction I'm driving it says shifter service the shifter starts blinking red car wipers goes on car will shut off in traffic into anti theft mode and ask fir code and will not start it has happened 3 times or more within...

NHTSA ODI report, 20231226

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20240229 — parking brake

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away.

Remedy: Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.

Campaign 24V112000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240815 — seats

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 24V573000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Dodge Challenger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 24V112000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V573000 (seats) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2018

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2012 ◆ 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Dodge Challenger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Dodge Challenger is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Dodge Challenger?

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Dodge Challenger have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.