NHTSA has received 35 owner complaints about the 2021 Dodge Charger, or 6.0 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical (complaint index 0.15, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2021 vehicles we track, it ranks #11 of 85 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Dodge models its rate is 52% lower; against other Sports & muscle cars it is 51% lower.
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 2021-04-24 and 2026-09-24. Median delay from incident to filing: 9 days.
35Complaints
6.0Complaints per year on the road
0.15Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
5.7%Share involving a crash or fire
6Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2020) drew 8.4 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2022) drew 3.3 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2021 model collected 5 complaints, 92% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Airbags & seat belts (45.7% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (11.4%) and Unspecified or other (11.4%). Airbags & seat belts complaints are 12.0 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 2 reports (5.7%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 42 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (54% of incidents). 6 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.15
vs. other Dodge models0.48
vs. other 2021 models0.15
vs. other Sports & muscle cars0.49
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (5)0.08
Driving home from work when my vehicle lost control, when trying to steer my steering wheel straight the rear end of my vehicle locked up and ended up in a guard rail , there was nothing in the road or any pedestrian or other cars I have no idea what caused…
Transmission / powertrain · 2023-03-22 · ODI 11513325 · Crash
So this vehicle turned out to be one of the easiest cars to be stolen. I’ve heard many stories and cases about other Dodge Charger owners that have gotten there Chargers stolen as well and I received a recall notice from dodge this week that it’s something…
Unspecified or other · 2021-12-30 · ODI 11445578 · Crash
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the dealer failed to reassemble the parts correctly during the repair.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-09-24 · ODI 11766656
The Chapman Dodge service department has diagnosed the vehicle with an active, leaking fuel pump assembly and provided a repair estimate of $1,600.00.
Fuel system · 2026-09-05 · ODI 11762368
[XXX] Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, located in [XXX] performed an airbag recall on my vehicle. The vehicle was put back together incorrectly, and the headliner, rearview mirror, and sunglass holder are all hanging loose.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11759985
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
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.
Summary: 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."
Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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.
