2018 Dodge Charger Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Dodge Charger, 16% of its 122 total complaints. The dominant pattern is interior door panels detaching or lifting, with a median failure mileage of 34,150. No related recalls are on file.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 19
- 16% of 122
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 34,150 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Interior door panels separate or lift away from the door frame, sometimes on multiple doors at once.
- Door handles stop opening from the outside while still working from the inside, often tied to a loose screw or internal hook.
- Detached door panels expose wiring, foam, or lock mechanisms and can interfere with power lock operation.
- Some owners describe the panel issue as heat- or sun-related, with the trim popping out near the window area.
- One owner reported a sunroof that shattered spontaneously while driving on a freeway at highway speed.
- Dealers reportedly declined to cover the door panel separation under warranty in at least one case.
When 2018 Dodge Charger body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint May 15, 2018, latest Sep 13, 2024.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Dodge Charger
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Charger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Dodge Charger?
- NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Charger, which is 16% of the 122 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Dodge Charger door panel issue?
- No. The data shows no related recalls filed for Structure & Body problems on the 2018 Charger.
- What is the most common structure or body problem on the 2018 Charger?
- The most frequently described issue is interior door panels detaching or lifting away from the door frame, sometimes exposing wiring or foam.
- At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 Charger is 34,150 miles.
- Did any of these body complaints involve a crash or injuries?
- Yes, among the 19 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA records 1 crash and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.