2021 Dodge Charger

▲ Better than typical

2021 Dodge Charger
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:31:44.462Z

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

2021: 34 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1983	0
1984	1
1985	2
1986	0
1987	0
2001	3
2005	0
2006	1294
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	57
2021	34
2022	14
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.

AIR BAGS 44%

44% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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[XXX] Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, located in [XXX] performed an airbag recall on my vehicle. The vehicle was put back together incorrectly, and the headliner, rearview mirror, and sunglass holder are all hanging loose.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260827

Also filed under VISIBILITY/WIPER

Notification or recall came out in March. Notified by mail end of April. It is now mid June and still there is no remedy available for this open recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240619

There is an open recall for curtain side airbag with no remedy available. In April 2024, vehicle displayed service airbag system. vehicle was taken to dealership and the issue was the passenger seat harness airbag.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240524

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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Driving home from work when my vehicle lost control, when trying to steer my steering wheel straight the rear end of my vehicle locked up and ended up in a guard rail , there was nothing in the road or any pedestrian or other cars I have no idea...

NHTSA ODI report, 20230322

Also filed under WHEELS

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 6%

6% of complaints: wheels — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6%

6% of complaints: exterior lighting — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210831 — visibility

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 21V516000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250220 — air bags

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.

Campaign 24V198000 — check if this car was fixed