Before buying a used 2021 Dodge Challenger, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2021 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD
2021 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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19 complaints filed with NHTSA (4 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger — Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Challenger — Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
| Challenger — Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) |
| Challenger — Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) |
| Challenger — Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) |
| Challenger AWD — Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy: Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y58.
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."
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.