Last updated: 2026-10-10
Dodge Charger Reliability by Year
Dodge Charger reliability rates good for a sedan, with air bag and touchscreen complaints to check before you buy any used year.
Dodge Charger Reliability Overview
Reliability is good, and the Charger ranks above the average sedan on the site. The 2018 model year is the one to skip, mainly for a Uconnect touchscreen that registers phantom touches and door panels that peel away. The 2023 is the pick among years with enough time on the road, though some owners report transmission hesitation after shifting from reverse to drive.
Current generation: 8th gen (2024–2023).
Best & Worst Dodge Charger Years
Best Dodge Charger Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreAmong years on the road at least two years, 2023 shows far fewer complaints per car sold than 2018, and fewer recalls. It does not repeat the 2018 screen and door panel failures. It is not clean, though. Owners report transmission hesitation and some stalls, so test drive one carefully.
Dodge Charger Years to Avoid
Owners describe the Uconnect 8.4 screen delaminating and changing stations or climate settings by itself, with some failures at 5,000 to 6,900 miles. Dealers quote over $2,000 for a new unit. Door panels also warp and pull away, and dealers often decline warranty coverage for them.
Dodge Charger Reliability Score Trend
Dodge Charger reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 74/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 69/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 82/100 | Excellent |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Dodge Charger
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Top-rated of nine scored Charger years, with no complaints or recalls on file, though its record is still very new.
2025 Dodge Charger
2 recalls · 10 complaints
Weaker than most Charger years, with sudden power loss and electrical warnings leading complaints and two recalls on record.
2024 Dodge Charger
2 recalls · 4 complaints
Good standing and mid-pack among nine years, with only four complaints, all electrical, including one fire report, plus two recalls.
2023 Dodge Charger
2 recalls · 22 complaints
Final year of the seventh generation, rated good and among the stronger Charger years, though transmission hesitation and stalling complaints stand out.
2022 Dodge Charger
3 recalls · 11 complaints
Light-throttle surging is the main complaint, with three recalls covering the power train and tires and fewer complaints than the 2021 or 2023 models.
2021 Dodge Charger
2 recalls · 29 complaints
Rates good with a 5-star crash rating, but owners say air bag recall repairs have been stuck waiting on parts for months.
2020 Dodge Charger
3 recalls · 54 complaints
Middle of the pack among Charger years, with fewer complaints and recalls than 2019 and air bag deployment reports as the main concern.
2019 Dodge Charger
5 recalls · 118 complaints
Good standing and a 5-star crash rating, but among the weaker Charger years, with many air bag complaints and five recalls.
2018 Dodge Charger
6 recalls · 121 complaints
Weakest of the nine scored Charger years, with Uconnect touchscreen failures and peeling door panels leading 121 owner complaints and six recalls.
Found Your Dodge Charger? Check Its History
Electrical system (5) problems come up most in Dodge Charger owner complaints, and 25 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Dodge Charger Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
3.5/5
Annual Repair Cost
$652
Repair Frequency
0.2/yr
Major Repair Risk
15%
$62 above the fullsize cars average of $590/yr.
Ranked #10 of 12 among fullsize cars.
Dodge Charger Resale Value
The Dodge Charger is estimated to retain about 62.9% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
- Value Retained
- 62.9%
- Depreciation
- 37.1%
- Listings Analyzed
- 716
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . Actual resale value varies by trim, mileage, condition, and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for a used Dodge Charger?
- The 2023 is the site pick among years that have been on the road at least two years. The 2021 also rates among the highest and has a low complaint rate. The 2026 shows no complaints or recalls, but it is too new to call the best.
- Is the Dodge Charger reliable?
- Yes, reliability is good, and it sits above average among sedans on the site. Most years rate good. Complaints cluster in air bags, the electrical system, door structure, and the transmission, and they vary a lot by model year.
- What are the most common Dodge Charger problems?
- Air bag complaints lead, with 98 reports and 19 linked to crashes. In two crashes, some air bags did not deploy. Next come touchscreen failures with phantom touches, door panels pulling away from the frame, and transmission trouble such as hard upshifts.
- How much does it cost to repair a Dodge Charger?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated annual repair cost at $652. That is higher than the $590 average for fullsize cars. A failed Uconnect 8.4 screen is the costly surprise, since dealers quote over $2,000 to replace it.
- Does the Dodge Charger touchscreen have problems?
- Yes, and the data ties it most clearly to the 2018. Owners report the Uconnect 8.4 screen delaminating, registering phantom touches, and freezing navigation, climate controls, and the backup camera. Some failed at 5,000 to 6,900 miles, often just after the 3-year warranty ended.
How we score the Dodge Charger
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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