MYRModel Year Report

2001 Dodge Charger

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2001 Dodge Charger
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:24:31.288Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Charger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 1293 complaints 2007: 554 complaints 2007 2008: 609 complaints 2009: 174 complaints 2010: 232 complaints 2011: 692 complaints 2011 2012: 648 complaints 2013: 358 complaints 2014: 342 complaints 2015: 135 complaints 2015 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 125 complaints 2018: 122 complaints 2019: 118 complaints 2019 2020: 57 complaints 2021: 32 complaints 2022: 11 complaints 2023: 25 complaints 2023 2024: 9 complaints 2025: 19 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2001: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19841
19852
19860
19870
20013
20050
20061293
2007554
2008609
2009174
2010232
2011692
2012648
2013358
2014342
2015135
2016182
2017125
2018122
2019118
202057
202132
202211
202325
20249
202519
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

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STOPPED AT GROCERY STORE, (STATIONARY), OPENED DRIVERS DOOR AND WOULD NOT SHUT, DOOR LATCH (ACTUATOR) BROKE AND WILL NOT LET YOU SHIFT OR LOCK DOOR FOR SAFETY....DODGE DEALER EXPECTS YOU TO DRIVE THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE TO THEM TO SEE WHAT IS WRONG WITH...

NHTSA ODI report, 20151005

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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STOPPED AT GROCERY STORE, (STATIONARY), OPENED DRIVERS DOOR AND WOULD NOT SHUT, DOOR LATCH (ACTUATOR) BROKE AND WILL NOT LET YOU SHIFT OR LOCK DOOR FOR SAFETY....DODGE DEALER EXPECTS YOU TO DRIVE THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE TO THEM TO SEE WHAT IS WRONG WITH...

NHTSA ODI report, 20151005

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. WHILE REPLACING THE BULB, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS MELTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140313

AIR BAGS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2020 ▲ 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2011 ■ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Dodge Charger 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 2001 Dodge Charger?

The most-reported component is structure:body:door, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Charger have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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