Model year
2018 Dodge Charger
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 122 complaints for the 2018 Dodge Charger (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (44), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (33), STRUCTURE:BODY (13). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 1,294 complaints
- 2007 554 complaints
- 2008 609 complaints
- 2009 174 complaints
- 2010 232 complaints
- 2011 695 complaints
- 2012 648 complaints
- 2013 360 complaints
- 2014 343 complaints
- 2015 136 complaints
- 2016 182 complaints
- 2017 128 complaints
- 2018 122 complaints
- 2019 120 complaints
- 2020 58 complaints
- 2021 35 complaints
- 2022 16 complaints
- 2023 26 complaints
- 2024 1 complaints
- 2025 39 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
24V198000 · Mar 14, 2024
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
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.
20V512000 · Aug 27, 2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country…
18V332000 · May 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge…
18V281000 · May 1, 2018
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
18V280000 · May 1, 2018
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Complaints
122 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 1, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
| Pursuit 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Pursuit 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SRT 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Charger · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Charger · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,000 |
| Charger · 6.4L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 25 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Charger SRT · 6.2L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 22 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Charger SRT · 6.4L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 25 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Charger AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Charger AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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