Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2018-01-07 and 2026-04-30. Median delay from incident to filing: 25 days.
Analysis
The following model year (2019) drew 15.6 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2018 model collected 27 complaints, 70% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (32.8% of complaints), followed by Body & structure (16.4%) and Interior & equipment (16.4%). Electrical complaints are 2.1 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “radio”, “uconnect”, “screen”, “clock” and “touch”. 6 reports (4.9%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 6 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 34 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (30% of incidents). 5 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for this model year. 43% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture” (opened 2021-09-17, still open).
Safety recalls (6)
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR Campaign 24V198000 · 2024-03-14
Summary: 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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 20V512000 · 2020-08-27
Summary: 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Campaign 18V524000 · 2018-08-09
Summary: 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 vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Campaign 18V332000 · 2018-05-17
Summary: 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 Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Campaign 18V280000 · 2018-05-01
Summary: 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.
Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Campaign 18V281000 · 2018-05-01
Summary: 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.
Risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.
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Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2018 Dodge Charger?
122 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Dodge Charger, or about 14.1 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2018 Dodge Charger?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 32.8% of complaints.
Does the 2018 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall(s) for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture” (opened 2021-09-17, still open).
Is the 2018 Dodge Charger still generating complaints?
5 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2018 Dodge Charger compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 122 owner complaints about the 2018 Dodge Charger, or 14.1 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.34, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 73 model-year 2018 vehicles we track, it ranks #21 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Dodge models its rate is 10% higher; against other Sports & muscle cars it is 11% higher.