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2020 Dodge Challenger Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

13/100

#14 most-complained of 16 Challenger years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2020 Dodge Challenger has 20 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 13 out of 100 — #14 highest of 16 Challenger model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire.

Complaints
20
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
17.5
14.5 city / 23 hwy

Top 2020 Dodge Challenger problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System8 (40%)
  2. Engine6 (30%)
  3. Other4 (20%)
  4. Brakes3 (15%)
  5. Fuel System3 (15%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain3 (15%)
  7. Airbags2 (10%)
  8. Seat Belts1 (5%)
  9. Steering1 (5%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (5%)
2020 Dodge Challenger complaints: complaints filed per month6Oct 2020Mar 2021Nov 2021Sep 2023Aug 2024Nov 2025
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2020 to Apr 2026; peak Nov 2025 (6).

2020 Dodge Challenger recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V516000Jul 8, 2021Visibility & Wipers21,258 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield:critical fasteners

    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.

2020 Dodge Challenger fuel economy and fuel cost

City
14.5 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
17.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,575
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2020 compared with other Challenger years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2018Good4775318
2019Good4059318
2020Best1320117.5
2021Best2019217.5
2022Best79217.5

All Dodge Challenger years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Dodge Challenger a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Dodge Challenger ranks #14 of 16 among Challenger model years (Complaint Index 13/100, verdict: Best). It has 20 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Dodge Challenger?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (8 complaints), engine (6 complaints), and brakes (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 285 miles.
Does the 2020 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Dodge Challenger, most recently reported 2021, covering visibility & wipers.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Dodge Challenger?
EPA rates the 2020 Dodge Challenger at 17.5 MPG combined (14.5 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,575. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.