MYRModel Year Report

2001 Dodge Charger

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2001 Dodge Charger
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:21:11.635Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Charger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 1294 complaints 2007: 554 complaints 2008: 609 complaints 2008 2009: 174 complaints 2010: 232 complaints 2011: 695 complaints 2012: 648 complaints 2012 2013: 359 complaints 2014: 343 complaints 2015: 136 complaints 2016: 182 complaints 2016 2017: 128 complaints 2018: 122 complaints 2019: 120 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 34 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 26 complaints 2024: 9 complaints 2024 2025: 19 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2001: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19841
19852
19860
19870
20013
20050
20061294
2007554
2008609
2009174
2010232
2011695
2012648
2013359
2014343
2015136
2016182
2017128
2018122
2019120
202057
202134
202214
202326
20249
202519
20265
20270

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, most commonly citing door.

Show complaint excerpts

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

Also filed under LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.