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Last updated: 2026-10-10

2023 Dodge Challenger Reliability Report
The 2023 Dodge Challenger rates good for reliability, but owners report windshields that crack on their own, often early in the car's life.
Recalls
2
Complaints
38
Complaint Rate
8.5per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$650
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600–$5,300
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Final third-generation year, rated good and above average among 2023 sedans, with spontaneous windshield cracks and front brake pads that crumble after sitting.
Top Issues to Watch
- VISIBILITY/WIPER (10)
- STRUCTURE (4)
- SERVICE BRAKES (4)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2023 is the last model year of the Third generation (2008–2023).
- Final-year models are typically the most refined version of a generation.
- 2 years after the last refresh (2021).
- 3rd generation Challenger (US).
What this means for buyers
Final-year models are usually the most polished version of a generation, but resale value may dip as buyers anticipate the next redesign.
2008: Third generation (2008–2023) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2015: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
2021: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
2023: This Model Year
2023 is the last model year of the Third generation (2008–2023).
Should You Buy the 2023 Dodge Challenger?
Good reliability puts this Challenger above average among 2023 sedans and in the middle of its six scored model years. It is the last year of the third generation, and the 2022 model rates about the same. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs at $650, against $526 for the class.
Windshields are the main worry. Owners report cracks starting at the A-pillar with no stone strike, often while parked or when a door opens, typically between 2,321 and 9,200 miles. Some spread across the driver's view, replacement glass has cracked again, and several owners say warranty claims were denied. Front brake pads can also crumble and stick to the rotors after a week unused, causing a pop, clunk, or shudder at around 1,000 to 1,200 miles. Some backup cameras glitch, and the fault returns after dealer repair. Federal recall records list two recalls, for seats and the parking brake.
Inspect the glass and the A-pillar corners, ask for proof both recalls were completed, and have the pads and rotors checked. The 2022 model is a close alternative.
See also the 2022 Dodge Challenger for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +Infrequent unscheduled repairs
- +Low major repair risk (14%)
- +Low recall count
Cons
- −Above-average repair costs for its class
- −VISIBILITY/WIPER: Windshields crack with no impact point (10 complaints)
- −UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Spontaneous windshield cracks make up most of this group (8 complaints)
Compare 2023 Dodge Challenger With

2023 Ford Mustang
Reliability: 72/100

2023 Chevrolet Camaro
Reliability: 81/100

2023 Toyota Supra
Reliability: 69/100

2023 Chevrolet Corvette
Reliability: 73/100

2023 Audi A5
Reliability: 81/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 2 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- VISIBILITY/WIPER (10)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8)
Recall Overview
2
recalls on record
The 2023 Dodge Challenger carries 2 recalls — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
8.5
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 14.4
Safety Incidents
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2023 Dodge Challenger Recall Details
2 recalls have been issued for the 2023 Dodge Challenger. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
SEATS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence
A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 38B.
PARKING BRAKE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.
Buying a used 2023 Dodge Challenger? Check its history first
Visibility/wiper problems lead owner complaints about the 2023 Dodge Challenger, and 2 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2023 Dodge Challenger NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 11.1%
Safety Technologies
Dodge ChallengerRepair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$650
vs $526 avg for midsize cars
vs $652 avg for all vehicles
Repair Frequency
0.2
unscheduled repair visits per year
Severe Repair Probability
14%
chance of a major repair
Annual Cost Comparison
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
Dodge Challenger Resale Value
The Dodge Challenger is estimated to retain about 71.9% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
This benchmark covers the Dodge Challenger model overall and is not specific to the 2023 model year.
- Value Retained
- 71.9%
- Depreciation
- 28.1%
- Listings Analyzed
- 267
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
Explore Dodge Challenger depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.comMPG & Annual Running Costs
Gas
13–23 MPG
Running cost: $3,250–$5,950/yr
Fuel + repair
10–19 city / 17–30 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2023 EPA label cycle.
Gas trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 3.6L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,600 |
| Challenger AWD 3.6L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $2,850 |
| Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,850 |
| Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,850 |
| Challenger Widebody 6.4L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,850 |
| Challenger 5.7L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,950 |
| Challenger 6.4L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,050 |
| Challenger Widebody 6.4L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,050 |
| Challenger SRT 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 13 | 22 | 16 | $4,300 |
| Challenger SRT 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 13 | 21 | 16 | $4,300 |
| Challenger SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 13 | 21 | 16 | $4,300 |
| Challenger SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 13 | 21 | 15 | $4,600 |
| Challenger SRT Demon 170 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 10 | 17 | 13 | $5,300 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2023 Dodge Challenger.
Inspect the windshield along both A-pillars for cracks with no chip or impact point.
Ask for glass replacement records and treat more than one windshield replacement as a warning sign.
Look through the wheels for missing chunks of brake pad material or grooved rotors, especially on low-mileage cars.
Back up slowly while turning and listen for clicking from the brakes.
Shift into reverse several times and confirm the camera image is clear with no "camera system not available" message.
On a manual Hellcat, idle on a hot day and confirm the air conditioning blows cold while stopped.
Use the passenger easy-entry handle and confirm the seat returns to its position and locks firmly.
Set cruise control on the test drive and watch whether traction control switches on or off by itself.
2023 Dodge Challenger Common Problems by Component
38 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
10 complaintsWindshields crack with no impact point. The crack starts at the driver or passenger A-pillar and runs inward, often about a foot long. It shows up while the car is parked, when a door opens, while turning a corner, or when crossing uneven pavement. Some cracks spread within an hour and cross the driver's line of sight. Several cars cracked within days of purchase, and one at 38,000 miles. Owners report denied warranty claims and paying for new glass themselves. One separate complaint describes a large blind spot from the flat driver-side mirror.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8 complaintsSpontaneous windshield cracks make up most of this group. Cracks appear along the passenger edge or at the driver-side A-pillar with no chips or debris damage. They happen while the car sits in a garage or driveway, or right after starting it. Reports come from cars at 7k and 9,200 miles. Owners say dealers confirmed no impact, but Dodge would not cover replacement under warranty. Other complaints cite a backup camera image that is hard to see day or night, and a no-start with a hard brake pedal.
STRUCTURE
4 complaintsWindshields crack outward from the A-pillar with no stone chip or prior damage. It happens with the car parked, sometimes just from opening a door. Cracks appear very early, including under 3000 miles. Some cars have gone through a second or third windshield, so replacement glass can crack again. Owners blame body flex and poor bonding of the glass, though the data does not confirm a cause. One car sat undrivable while the dealer arranged a frame check, so expect long downtime if this happens.
SERVICE BRAKES (4 complaints)
SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaintsFront brake pads crumble and stick to the rotors after the car sits unused for about a week. Drivers hear a pop when pulling away, then a clunk or severe wheel shudder. Pieces of pad material fuse to the rotors on both sides and can groove them. Reports come from nearly new cars at around 1,000 to 1,200 miles. Other complaints describe clicking when reversing or turning at low speed. Another says the brake lines melted against the exhaust manifold, and the car could not be repaired because the part was unavailable.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4 complaints)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaintsThe backup camera turns glitchy or shows a "camera system not available" message, which removes rear visibility when reversing. The fault returns after dealer repair, and some dealers cannot diagnose it. On manual-transmission Hellcats, air conditioning stops working when the car is stationary in heat above 90 degrees. Dodge reportedly knows about the problem but has given no timeline for a fix. A mechanic also reports that replacement modules ordered by part number do not match what the car needs, which complicates repairs.
SEATS (2 complaints)
SEATS
2 complaintsThe front passenger seat fails to lock in place, whether the car is moving or parked. When someone uses the easy-entry handle to reach the rear seat, the passenger seat does not return to its set position. Instead it slides along the rails to the end stop. It can slam into the knees of the person sitting behind it and cause injury. The fault happens no matter where the seat was positioned before.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2 complaints)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaintsTraction control switches on and off by itself without the driver touching the button. It happens both at stoplights and while driving. Separately, the display does not show the set speed for cruise control or adaptive cruise control. It also shows nothing when the speed is raised or lowered. Drivers have to count button presses to know their set speed, which can distract them and lead them to set a higher speed than intended.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaintWhen the manual cruise control or the adaptive cruise control is engaged, the speed setting is not displayed as indicated by the user manual of the vehicle. This provides a hazard when using the cruise control, as it creates a situation where you can engage cruise or adaptive cruise without knowing what the speed it is set to, and could potentially result in a collision. Additionally, when adjusting the speed setting of the cruise control, it is you can't see what the speed is adjusted to. This speed setting is displayed on older versions of the vehicle (I previously owned a 2019 challenger that displayed the setting). I have not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer, but have found multiple accounts online of other 2023 Dodge Challengers experiencing the same problem. It would appear to be a software issue, as the manual and adaptive cruise controls function normally other than not being able to see the set speed. Please see the attached photo, Adaptive cruise is currently on, indicated by the green icon on the left of the screen, but the manual indicates the speed setting should be indicated below the green icon.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints)
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaintI know this has probably been posted. Driving last night with the wife and I smell fuel. Then the gas gauge starts to drop from full to empty in less than 3 minutes. I pull over, the car shuts down. I see fuel on the passenger side , just in front of the tire. Get the car safely towed home. I pop the back seat and remove the access cover for the fuel pump. See picture. This is how I found the fuel line. The green locking tab was not locked. Even though theirs a green paint mark to confirm the fuel line is secure. Obviously not. The locking tab barely engages and is so easy to move to the unlocked position with no effort at all. Stellantis should be embarrassed that a vehicle left their plant in an unsafe condition. Either the locking tab was not engaged fully or in my opinion a terrible design. It should lock with some effort. With the high pressure the fuel system is under there should be a better locking mechanism. This is a poor design. My car is not modified, has only 2,000 miles on it and has never been tracked. To me a design flaw or piss poor installation tech is responsible. The car could have caught on fire and hurt someone if it was in my garage. These lines should use aircraft style fasteners for the fuel lines, especially at the top of the pump. I have seen at least 12 other instances like this online. That means there are many more. There needs to be a recall that changes the fuel pump and a much more reliable fastening and locking system. These car were and are not cheap. I’ve never complained here or anywhere. I really enjoy the car. But now my confidence in the vehicle’s safety is very much in question. When I called Chrysler roadside assistance they said I couldn’t get a two until Monday 11-3. WTH! @DodgeCares sounds like you don’t really care. The BMW dealership that I have bought two cars from where out in 30 minutes to help and get me and my car home.
ENGINE (1 complaints)
ENGINE
1 complaintNew Vehicle lost appx 3.5 qts of oil in appx 700 miles of driving, spraying undercarraige with oil, causing light smoke from striking exhaust, and leaving stains where parked. Appx 3oz of engine oil observed by me to accumulate in low area on top side of under engine front plastic fairing (I recommend a 1/4" drain hole in the low area to avoid accumulation of engine fluids in this area). Returned to Dealer for repair. Repair Diagnosis: Front seal engine oil leak (per dealer repair info, non specific). Front seal(s) replaced. Service agent stated she had seen this before with this particular engine (V6 Pentastar).
When Do 2023 Dodge Challenger Problems Start?
Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.
Best & Worst Dodge Challenger Years
Best Dodge Challenger Years to Buy
Based on reliability index score2020
2023
(Current Model)
2021
Dodge Challenger Years to Avoid
No Dodge Challenger years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 72 and 77 across 6 scored model years.
Dodge Challenger Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 77/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 75/100 | Good |
Dodge Challenger Reliability Compared to Other Years
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t buy a 2023 Dodge Challenger without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2023 Dodge Challenger
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2023 Dodge Challenger does best on how many systems draw complaints (87/100) and worst on repair costs (70/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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