Last updated: 2026-10-10

2022 Dodge Charger
RELIABILITY SCORE: 74/100 (GOOD)

2022 Dodge Charger Reliability Report

The 2022 Dodge Charger has a good reliability standing. The main problem to check for is surging under light throttle.

Recalls

3

Complaints

11

Complaint Rate

1.4per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$652

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,600–$4,600

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity75/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact75/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity77/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

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.

Top Issues to Watch

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
  • AIR BAGS (2)
  • POWER TRAIN (2)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Post-Refresh

2022 is 2 years after the 2020 facelift refresh.

  • Year 12 in the Seventh generation (2011-2023) (2011–2023).
  • Well-established in its generation — most early issues should be resolved.
  • 7th generation Charger (US).

What this means for buyers

Post-refresh years tend to be among the most refined — updates have been applied and early kinks worked out.

2011: Seventh generation (2011-2023) Launch

Generation start — new platform.

2015: Mid-Cycle Refresh

Updated features and styling tweaks.

2020: Mid-Cycle Refresh

Updated features and styling tweaks.

2022: This Model Year

2022 is 2 years after the 2020 facelift refresh.

Should You Buy the 2022 Dodge Charger?

Good is the standing here, and it holds up against the competition. Owners filed 11 complaints, about 1.4 per 10,000 sold, and this year ranks above average among 2022 sedans. Among the Charger's scored years it lands in the middle of nine. The 2021 and 2023 models rate about the same. Federal crash testing gave it 5 of 5 stars. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly upkeep at $652, above the $590 class figure.

The main complaint is surging. Owners describe sudden lunges on light throttle, most often when pulling away from a stop, plus brief power loss that feels like a jerk. Dealers reset the engine and transmission computers. That helped for a while, then the surging came back worse. One dealer found nothing. Two owners reported air bags that did not deploy in a crash, and one of those crashes injured the driver. Another owner saw a shifter service warning with a noise and trouble changing gears. Federal records list 3 recalls, in the power train and tires.

Ask the seller for proof that every recall was completed. On a test drive, pull away from a stop gently and watch for any lunge. Ask whether the computers were ever reset.

Compared to the 2023 Dodge Charger, which scored 2 points higher. See also the 2021 Dodge Charger for an earlier comparison.

Pros

  • +Acceptable reliability score
  • +Infrequent unscheduled repairs
  • +Low major repair risk (15%)
  • +Below-average complaint rate for Sedan

Cons

  • −Above-average repair costs for its class
  • −Moderate recall count
  • −AIR BAGS: No air bag deploys in a crash, according to both complaints in this category (2 complaints)

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Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK
  • 3 manufacturer recalls issued

Other

HIGH RISK
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
  • AIR BAGS (2)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

3

recalls on record

A moderate 3 recalls are on file for the 2022 Dodge Charger. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

1.4

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 17.8

LowAvgHigh
Very Low

Safety Incidents

3

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2022 Dodge Charger Recall Details

3 recalls have been issued for the 2022 Dodge Charger. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

22V8660002022-11-23

POWER TRAIN

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Charger and Durango vehicles. The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.

Consequence

An improperly engaged shifter assembly may slip out of the "drive" position, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB3.

22V8080002022-10-27

TIRES

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Consequence

Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure. In addition, a TPMS warning light that is already illuminated from a failed battery sensor will mask an actual tire pressure failure issue. Either of these scenarios can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB5. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-504.

22V5040002022-07-14

TIRES

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Consequence

Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure. In addition, a TPMS warning light that is already illuminated from a failed battery sensor will mask an actual tire pressure failure issue. Either of these scenarios can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z68.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2022 Dodge Charger? Check its history first

Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2022 Dodge Charger, and 3 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

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  • Accidents
  • Open Recalls
  • Title History
  • Odometer Rollback

2022 Dodge Charger NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 4/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 10.1%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Restraint (Not Available)Advanced Belt Feature (Standard)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Curtain (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat)Torso/Pelvis (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (Rear Seat)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (None)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Not Available)
View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Dodge ChargerRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$652

vs $590 avg for fullsize cars

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.2

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

15%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Charger
$652
Category Avg
$590
All Vehicles
$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

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.

This benchmark covers the Dodge Charger model overall and is not specific to the 2022 model year.

Value Retained
62.9%

after 5 years

Depreciation
37.1%

over the same period

Listings Analyzed
716

U.S. used-car listings

Listings observed in . Actual resale value varies by trim, mileage, condition, and location.

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MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

15–23 MPG

Running cost: $3,250–$5,250/yr

Fuel + repair

12–19 city / 21–30 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 2022 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims
TrimDriveTrans.CityHwyCombFuel Cost
Charger 3.6L 6-cylRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd193023$2,600
Charger AWD 3.6L 6-cylAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd182721$2,850
Charger 6.4L 8-cylRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd152418$3,850
Charger Widebody 6.4L 8-cylRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd152418$3,850
Charger 5.7L 8-cylRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd162519$3,950
Charger SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-cylRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd122115$4,600

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2022 Dodge Charger.

  • Turn the key to on and confirm the air bag warning light comes on, then goes off.

  • Run a vehicle history report and check for past crashes, especially ones where air bags did not deploy.

  • Compare the odometer reading against title, registration, and service records to catch mileage rollback.

  • Shift through every gear and watch for a service shifter warning or strange noises.

  • In a parking lot, ease onto the throttle from a stop and feel for surging, lunging, or jerking.

  • Ask for service records showing repeated engine or transmission computer resets for surging complaints.

2022 Dodge Charger Common Problems by Component

11 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

2
2
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)AIR BAGS (2)POWER TRAIN (2)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1)SUSPENSION (1)STEERING (1)TIRES (1)VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

A warning comes on telling the driver to service the shifter. It comes with a strange noise and trouble shifting gears. That is the only report here that describes a fault in the car. The other complaint is odometer fraud, not a defect. A privately sold car showed far fewer miles at purchase than at registration. Neither report mentions a crash, a fire, or a known fix. With only 2 complaints, no clear pattern is visible.

2 complaints total

AIR BAGS

2 complaintsSafety-related

No air bag deploys in a crash, according to both complaints in this category. Both reports involve crashes, and one lists an injury. One describes a collision at about 60 mph that badly damaged the front passenger side with no deployment at all, leaving the driver bruised by the seat belts. Neither report names a cause or a repair. Two complaints is a small count, but an air bag that stays silent in a serious impact is a major safety risk.

2 complaints total2 crashes1 injury

POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

The car surges or jerks under light throttle, most often when pulling away from a stop. Reports describe sudden lunges on mild acceleration in any gear and at any speed, plus brief power loss that feels like a jerk. The dealer fix is a reset of the engine and transmission computers. That helps for a while, but the surging returns and gets worse. In another case the dealer could not find a problem. The sudden lunge is a loss-of-control risk in parking lots and other tight spaces.

2 complaints total
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint
2026-02-24

The car is a 2022 with only 17k miles it started by smelling like gas really bad in the car and outside of it and eventually leaking gas badly so i took it into the dealership and it turns out there is a defective weld on the fuel filler neck and it had been leaking for a while. It was a major fire hazard not just for myself, but others on the road. Filling my garage up with fuel vapors and it was 1 spark away from catching on fire. So I contacted Stellantis to see if they would make it right and they refused to and told me things like that happen. It doesn't sit right with me. There was no warning lamps , messages anything of that sort. The leak was directly next to the exhaust as well.

SUSPENSION (1 complaints)

SUSPENSION

1 complaint
2025-04-15

I am writing to formally express my concern regarding an alignment issue with my 2022 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody, which remains unresolved despite multiple visits to an authorized Dodge dealership. I have been meticulous about maintaining this vehicle, including performing regular 4-wheel alignments and rotating the tires at every oil change trying to remedy this issue. Despite this, the dealership recently informed me that the camber on the vehicle is off by 1 degree do to the control arms not being long enough when designed. Most concerning is that I was told there are no factory parts available to bring the alignment back within proper specification. Tires are being replaced with less than 10k miles on them for uneven wear on the insides of the front tires causing them too bald quickly. After multiple years of going to one dodge dealership that would state it was fine after an alignment, I finally got an answer that the control arms are short not allowing correct adjustments earlier this year and 30k miles later from another dealership. This has raised several issues for me as a customer who purchased a high-performance vehicle expecting both quality and support from Dodge. An inability to correct alignment within factory specs using OEM parts suggests a potential manufacturing or design defect, and I believe it deserves further investigation. I would appreciate your review of this matter and a response with your recommended course of action. I am seeking a resolution that ensures the camber can be corrected appropriately without compromising the performance, handling, or tire wear of the vehicle.

STEERING (1 complaints)

STEERING

1 complaint
2025-01-31

Instrument cluster on steering wheel not working could include airbag. All power to instruments on steering wheel no longer work under 40000 miles and no abuse or collisions on vehicle. All services done to the recommended schedule done by dealership. Rear camera glitches out from time to time and alarm system is triggered at night when in secure garage.

TIRES (1 complaints)

TIRES

1 complaintSafety-related
2024-11-26Crash reported

The contact's grandson owns a 2022 Dodge Charger. The contact's grandson stated that while changing lanes at an undisclosed speed and making a turn into a right lane; the rear driver-side tire had lost traction and the vehicle had spun out and crashed into the sidewalk, over a curb, and into a street sign where it came to a stop. The vehicle was also inspected by the grandson's mother prior to the failure where the vehicle was spun out at a lower speed. The contact stated that while the grandson was driving the failure may had happened because the vehicle was automatically switched into AWD mode and was set in rear wheel drive. A police report was filed however, was not available. The vehicle was not deemed a total loss and was towed to a local dealer for further repairs. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V808000 (Tires) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V504000 (Tires), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint
2024-03-21

When braking the engine goes into an uncontrolled fast idle that smokes the tires. Need to shut off engine immediately. This is intermittent. It is the 2nd time I had in to the dealer. Had it towed.

Best & Worst Dodge Charger Years

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Dodge Charger Years to Avoid

Dodge Charger Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Dodge Charger reliability scores by year
YearScoreRating
201869/100Good
201971/100Good
202075/100Good
202176/100Good
202274/100Good
202376/100Good
202473/100Good
202571/100Good
202682/100Excellent

Dodge Charger Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
YearScorevs Prior YearRatingRecallsComplaints
202682/100+11Excellent00
202571/100-2Good210
202473/100-3Good24
202376/100+2Good222
2022(selected)74/100-2Good311
202176/100+1Good229
202075/100+4Good354
201971/100+2Good5118
201869/100—Good6121

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2022 Dodge Charger reliable?
Yes, it has a good reliability standing and is above average among 2022 sedans. Owners filed 11 complaints, and the crash-test rating is 5 of 5 stars. Repair costs run higher than the class average, and three recalls cover the power train and tires. Within the Charger's scored years, it sits in the middle of nine.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Dodge Charger?
Complaints cluster in three areas: air bags, the electrical system and the power train. The power train issue is surging or jerking under light throttle. The air bag reports involve no deployment in a crash. The electrical report describes a shifter service warning. Each area has only two complaints.
Does the 2022 Dodge Charger have surging or jerking problems?
Some owners report it. The car lunges on mild acceleration, usually pulling away from a stop, and can briefly lose power. Dealers reset the engine and transmission computers, which helped only for a while before the surging returned. In another case the dealer found no problem. Only two complaints describe this.
Has the 2022 Dodge Charger been recalled?
Yes. Federal recall records list 3 recalls for this model year. The recall areas are the power train and tires, with tires accounting for two. Ask the seller for proof that each recall repair was done, or have a dealer check the VIN.
How does the 2022 Dodge Charger compare with the 2021 and 2023?
All three rate good and about the same. The 2022 has 11 complaints and 3 recalls. The 2021 has 29 complaints and 2 recalls. The 2023 has 22 complaints and 2 recalls. Because complaints build up over time, the count differences should not be read as a clear advantage.

Don’t buy a 2022 Dodge Charger without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2022 Dodge Charger

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2022 Dodge Charger does best on how many systems draw complaints (77/100) 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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