Worst 2021 Dodge Challenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Dodge Challenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| None | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Dodge Challenger. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2021 Dodge Challenger
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~21,393 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
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2021 Dodge Challenger — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2021 Dodge Challenger reliable?
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Does the 2021 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Challenger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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