2020 Dodge Charger Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Dodge Charger.

20192021
Complaints
71
per 10K Sold
9.2
US Sales
77,426
Crashes
12
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Fatalities
1
Recalls
3

Worst 2020 Dodge Charger Problems

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

#135 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:18,333 mi
Crash-related:9
Fires:1
#26 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:2,975 mi
#36 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:26,725 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Dodge Charger.

Airbags
35
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Avg Miles
18,333
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,975
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,725
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Dodge Charger

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~332,601 vehicles.

24V198000Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
~284,982 affected

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.

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."

20V512000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~26,361 affected

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

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2020 Dodge Charger — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2020 Dodge Charger reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Dodge Charger has 71 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 35 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Dodge Charger?
Top reported problems: Airbags (35 complaints, avg 18,333 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 2,975 mi); Engine Problems (6 complaints, avg 26,725 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Dodge Charger?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 17,444 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Dodge Charger include 12 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 1 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 2020 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 332,601 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 2020 Dodge Charger?
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 Charger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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