MYRModel Year Report

Dodge Challenger — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 2 to watch and 5 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution2 years

Best bets5 years

Complaint history

1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1986 1992 1998 2004 2008: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 133 complaints, Recommended 2010: 299 complaints, Avoid 2010 2011: 193 complaints, Caution 2012: 253 complaints, Avoid 2013: 179 complaints, Caution 2014: 148 complaints, Recommended 2015: 126 complaints, Recommended 2016: 78 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017: 49 complaints, Recommended 2018: 75 complaints, Recommended 2019: 59 complaints, Recommended 2020: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2021: 19 complaints, Not enough data 2022: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2022 2023: 42 complaints, Recommended 2010 · 299
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 133 complaints, Recommended 2010: 299 complaints, Avoid 2010 2011: 193 complaints, Caution 2012: 253 complaints, Avoid 2013: 179 complaints, Caution 2014: 148 complaints, Recommended 2015: 126 complaints, Recommended 2016: 78 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017: 49 complaints, Recommended 2018: 75 complaints, Recommended 2019: 59 complaints, Recommended 2020: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2020 2021: 19 complaints, Not enough data 2022: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2023: 42 complaints, Recommended 2010 · 299
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2009: 133 complaints, Recommended 2010: 299 complaints, Avoid 2010 2011: 193 complaints, Caution 2012: 253 complaints, Avoid 2012 2013: 179 complaints, Caution 2014: 148 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 126 complaints, Recommended 2016: 78 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017: 49 complaints, Recommended 2018: 75 complaints, Recommended 2018 2019: 59 complaints, Recommended 2020: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2020 2021: 19 complaints, Not enough data 2022: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2022 2023: 42 complaints, Recommended 2010 · 299
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2023 ▲ Recommended 42 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2022 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2021 ○ Not enough data 19 Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2020 ○ Not enough data 20 Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2019 ▲ Recommended 59 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2018 ▲ Recommended 75 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2017 ▲ Recommended 49 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2016 ▲ Recommended 78 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2015 ● Recommended 126 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2014 ● Recommended 148 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2013 ◆ Caution 179 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2012 ■ Avoid 253 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2011 ◆ Caution 193 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2010 ■ Avoid 299 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2009 ● Recommended 133 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2008 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982–2007 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1981 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

36

recalls on file across every Dodge Challenger model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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