Dodge Charger Engine problems
45 of the 431 complaints about the Dodge Charger (10.4%) concern Engine, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 0.5× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2018 model (11, 9% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2). 6 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
Owners most often describe: “shut”, “engine”, “lifters”, “attempts” and “intermittent”. 3 of these reports (6.7%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 6 · Previous 12 months: 9
Common terms in reports
- shut11
- engine20
- lifters3
- attempts4
- intermittent4
- along4
What owners report
The 2019 Dodge Charger, a police vehicle, was enroute to a crash scene when it caught fire. The fire appears to have originated in the engine compartment near the fire wall.
The contact owns a 2019 dodge charger. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a stand still, she saw black/blue smoke exiting from the rear and stated the vehicle began shake and make an abnormal noise.
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…
The vehicle has experienced repeated failures associated with diagnostic trouble code P06DD. When the condition occurs, the vehicle is unable to exceed approximately 3,500 RPM and experiences engine stalling and loss of power while driving.
While traveling at 75MPH on the highway, the vehicle shut down. No propulsion at all and the error message "Pull Over Safely - Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" was displayed. Was able to coast to a nearby exit and have the car taken to a dealer for service.
Theres a problem with the lifters.They are of the "MDS" type.If exposed to too much pressure while cold they appear to have a issue with the needle bearings failing.This problem was corrected on two other occasions and repaired.Its making the same noise again.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Dodge Charger
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Frequently asked questions
How common are Engine problems on the Dodge Charger?
45 of the 431 complaints about the Dodge Charger (10.4%) concern Engine, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 0.5× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Dodge Charger model years have the most Engine complaints?
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2018 model (11, 9% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2).
Is there a recall for Dodge Charger Engine problems?
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.