2018 Dodge Charger
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.
- Complaints
- 122
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2018
Opened by NHTSA
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 122 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1,294 |
| 2007 | 554 |
| 2008 | 609 |
| 2009 | 174 |
| 2010 | 232 |
| 2011 | 695 |
| 2012 | 648 |
| 2013 | 359 |
| 2014 | 343 |
| 2015 | 136 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 128 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 5 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
37% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing video monitor/screen.
Structure
16% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Engine
9% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Engine fire: total loss
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-19
Power train
8% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing driveshaft.
Show complaint excerpts
Unknown . Nothing appeared and there was no warning. Should I have been warned? There was no warnings or anything to prevent me from crashing except to make the best decision possible and crash into a less dangerous position.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-01
Also filed under Service brakes and forward collision avoidance
Service brakes
5% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2018-06-04Electrical system, vehicle speed control18V332000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM...
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.
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2018-06-27Power train18V281000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.
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2018-06-28Power train18V280000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
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2018-10-02Electrical system18V524000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and...
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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2020-10-22Back over prevention20V512000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2025-02-20Air bags24V198000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 45 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
- Recall 18V281000 · Power train
- Recall 18V280000 · Power train
- Recall 18V524000 · Electrical system
- Recall 20V512000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 24V198000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2018 Dodge Charger reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Dodge Charger is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Dodge Charger?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Charger have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.