2021 Dodge Challenger Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Dodge Challenger.

20202022
Complaints
26
per 10K Sold
4.8
US Sales
54,315
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2021 Dodge Challenger Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:3
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Dodge Challenger.

Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Camera System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
None
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Dodge Challenger

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~21,393 vehicles.

21V664000Instrument Cluster
~135 affected

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."

21V516000Visibility:windshield:critical Fasteners · Visibility:windshield
~21,258 affected

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?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Dodge Challenger has 26 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Dodge Challenger?
Top reported problems: Airbags (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2021 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Dodge Challenger include 7 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 21,393 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Dodge Challenger?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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