NHTSA has received 26 owner complaints about the 2023 Dodge Charger, or 7.1 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.17, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #19 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Dodge models its rate is 45% lower; against other Sports & muscle cars it is 44% 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
Limited data: fewer than 30 complaints, so shares and indexes are unstable.
Complaints filed between 2024-03-23 and 2026-08-04. Median delay from incident to filing: 8 days.
26Complaints
7.1Complaints per year on the road
0.17Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
11.5%Share involving a crash or fire
13Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2022) drew 3.0 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 9.0 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 6 complaints, 93% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Transmission / powertrain (26.9% of complaints), followed by Engine (19.2%) and Electrical (11.5%). Transmission / powertrain complaints are 2.3 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 3 reports (11.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 31 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (38% of incidents). In the last 12 months 13 new complaints were filed, versus 8 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. 19% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.17
vs. other Dodge models0.55
vs. other 2023 models0.17
vs. other Sports & muscle cars0.56
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (6)0.07
The gas peddle got stuck and will not let me stop causing me to hit someone
Other · 2026-03-21 · ODI 11726064 · Crash
Accelerator pedal was delayed coming back up when pressed. It is available for inspection. Because of this happening while I was parking the car, it collided with a tree about 20 feet in front of it.
Other · 2024-03-23 · ODI 11579057 · Crash
The parking brake system on my 2023 Dodge Charger has repeatedly become loose and does not hold the vehicle securely. The vehicle has been taken to a Dodge dealership multiple times for adjustment or repair of the parking brake.
Brakes · 2026-08-04 · ODI 11754637
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to safely move to a parking lot; however, the vehicle could not be shifted into park(P).
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-06-15 · ODI 11744212
My 2023 Dodge Charger SXT with approximately 26,000 miles has experienced multiple incidents where, while turning into traffic or accelerating from a stop, the vehicle loses the ability to continue driving and displays a message instructing me to shift into…
Engine · 2026-06-04 · ODI 11742209
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 37B.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2023 Dodge Charger?
26 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Dodge Charger, or about 7.1 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 Dodge Charger?
The most common category is Transmission / powertrain, accounting for 26.9% of complaints.
Does the 2023 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2023 Dodge Charger still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 13 new complaints were filed, versus 8 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2023 Dodge Charger compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 26 owner complaints about the 2023 Dodge Charger, or 7.1 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.17, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #19 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Dodge models its rate is 45% lower; against other Sports & muscle cars it is 44% lower.