NHTSA lists 19 complaints for the 2021 Dodge Challenger, 4 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as DODGE CHALLENGER.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| restraint or airbag | 6 | 31.6% | 0.96 |
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| loss of control | 4 | 21.1% | 0.86 |
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| electrical electronic | 3 | 15.8% | 0.73 |
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| mechanical failure | 2 | 10.5% | 0.70 |
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| fire or overheating | 1 | 5.3% | 1.00 |
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| noise or comfort | 1 | 5.3% | 0.53 |
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| unclear | 1 | 5.3% | 0.44 |
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| visibility or lighting | 1 | 5.3% | 0.98 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 10 | 52.6% | 0.87 |
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| high | 6 | 31.6% | 0.98 |
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| low | 3 | 15.8% | 0.75 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 19 tagged complaints of 19 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2021-08-26. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-07-08. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
286 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 81 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 78 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 34 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 26 |
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| VISIBILITY | 20 |
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| STRUCTURE | 16 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 14 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 |
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11034385
Date: 2026-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
11030229
Date: 2026-03-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): a **P0111-00 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range Performance
11030269
Date: 2026-03-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
11030138
Date: 2026-03-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1D
11030042
Date: 2026-03-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
11028904
Date: 2026-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
11027842
Date: 2026-01-21. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
ID-25-14 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements
11027843
Date: 2026-01-21. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
D-25-17 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements
11026651
Date: 2025-12-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only
11025727
Date: 2025-11-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE