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2023 Dodge Challenger Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

23/100

#11 most-complained of 14 Challenger years

The 2023 Dodge Challenger ranks 11th out of 14 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 23 and a "Best" verdict. It has 42 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.

Complaints
42
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
17
14 city / 23 hwy

Top 2023 Dodge Challenger problems

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

  1. Visibility & Wipers13 (31%)
  2. Other10 (24%)
  3. Brakes6 (14%)
  4. Electrical System6 (14%)
  5. Engine6 (14%)
  6. Structure & Body6 (14%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (5%)
  8. Fuel System1 (2%)
  9. Lane Departure1 (2%)
  10. Steering1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the electrical system triggering shifter service warnings, blinking red shifter alerts, wipers activating on their own, and the car shutting off in traffic while entering anti-theft mode.
  • Owners describe a large blind spot from the driver-side mirror design that makes lane changes and merging feel risky.
  • Some owners found front brake pads crumbling or breaking apart at low mileage, sometimes after the car sat parked for about a week.
  • Owners report brakes seizing or sticking after the car was parked for an extended period, followed by clunking noises when driving resumed.
  • Owners describe the rear passenger seat not returning to its home position after using the easy-entry handle, causing the seat to strike the knees of the passenger seated behind it.
  • Owners report windshields cracking or breaking, which one owner attributed to chassis flex under torsional load.
2023 Dodge Challenger complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2023May 2024Oct 2024Apr 2025Sep 2025Mar 2026Sep 2026
53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2023 to Sep 2026; peak May 2024 (4).

2023 Dodge Challenger recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V573000Aug 1, 2024Structure & Body2,852 vehicles

    Seats:critical fasteners

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger 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 38B.

  2. NHTSA 24V112000Feb 15, 2024Brakes1,808 vehicles

    Parking brake

    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.

2023 Dodge Challenger fuel economy and fuel cost

City
14 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,700
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.

2023 compared with other Challenger years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Best1519217.5
2022Best09217.5
2023Best2342217

All Dodge Challenger years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Dodge Challenger reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Challenger has a complaint index of 23, the best rating category compared to other years, and ranks 11th worst out of 14 model years, meaning it performs better than most.
What problems does the 2023 Dodge Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 42 complaints for the 2023 Challenger, with Visibility & Wipers as the top problem area at 31% of complaints, followed by Brakes, Electrical System, Engine, and Structure & Body each at 14%.
Does the 2023 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a left rear seat back that may not lock upright, and one for a parking brake that may be improperly adjusted, risking vehicle roll away.
How does the 2023 Challenger compare to other Challenger years?
The 2023 model has a complaint index of 23, far below the worst year, 2010, which has an index of 100. It ranks among the better years alongside 2020, 2021, and 2022, which also carry a "Best" verdict.
What is the gas mileage of the 2023 Dodge Challenger?
The EPA rates the 2023 Challenger at 17 mpg combined, 14 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,700.

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.