2021 Dodge Charger Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Dodge Charger.

20202022
Complaints
38
per 10K Sold
4.8
US Sales
78,388
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2021 Dodge Charger Problems

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

#112 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#25 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:54,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Dodge Charger.

Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,000
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Dodge Charger

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~306,240 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."

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2021 Dodge Charger — FAQ

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

Is the 2021 Dodge Charger reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Dodge Charger has 38 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Dodge Charger?
Top reported problems: Airbags (12 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints, avg 54,000 mi); Engine Problems (3 complaints). 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 2021 Dodge Charger?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Dodge Charger include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 Charger have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 306,240 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 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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