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2026 Dodge Charger problems

NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2026 Dodge Charger, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as DODGE CHARGER.

At a glance

Complaints
2
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
844,027
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
147

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. This model year is too recent for a sales denominator.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM150.0%
LANE DEPARTURE150.0%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
LANE DEPARTUREASSIST1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
electrical electronic2100.0%0.82
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
low150.0%0.92
moderate150.0%0.89

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 2 tagged complaints of 2 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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1 recalls.

26V531000

Date: 2026-08-13. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to (excerpt)

Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

147 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM95
STRUCTURE37
POWER TRAIN18
ENGINE12
STEERING5
SEATS4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
AIR BAGS2

11037601

Date: 2026-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Front Fascia Paint Peeling at Interface to Fender. Caused When There is no Gap Between Fender And Fascia, And the Fender Has a Metal Deformation on it.

11037363

Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Radio Over The Air Update to U43.17 R1H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following:- Navigation Stability - Android Auto & Carplay stability & connectivity- Power management app- Distorted/glitchy display prior to starta up animation- Text appearance display- Widg

11037262

Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Airbag Warning Light On or Intermittent. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) May Have The Following DTCs (Active/Stored)

11036756

Date: 2026-08-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

TRANSMITTER KIT & TRANSMITTER - INTEGRATED KEY FOB

11036757

Date: 2026-08-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

TRANSMITTER KIT & TRANSMITTER - INTEGRATED KEY FOB

11036778

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle***

11036779

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle***

11036350

Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION, WHEELS.

Front Wheel Bearing Click Noise Issue Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: a Single or multiple clicking noises from the front wheels during static or very low speed steering maneuvers (left or right). NOTE: The noise may also occur when driving slow over speed bumps, traversing uneven

11036351

Date: 2026-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Update Technicians may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): SYMPTOM: a B18AA-11 - Trunk/Gate Unlock Control 1-Circuit Short to Ground. NOTE: There are no Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination or related messages displaying in the Instrument Pan

11036365

Date: 2026-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

HANDLE BRACKET - EXTERIOR DOOR & BRACKET - DOOR HANDLE

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
CHARGER2

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