2022 Dodge Charger Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
7/100
#14 most-complained of 15 Charger years
The 2022 Dodge Charger ranks 14th of 15 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 7 and 3 recalls, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Charger years. Electrical System issues lead complaints at 31% share.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 15.5 city / 24.5 hwy
Top 2022 Dodge Charger problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System5 (31%)
- Airbags4 (25%)
- Engine3 (19%)
- Fuel System3 (19%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (19%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (19%)
- Other2 (13%)
- Steering1 (6%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during a crash into an animal at highway speed, despite front-end damage.
- A rear tire lost traction while changing lanes, causing the vehicle to spin out and crash into a curb and street sign.
- The transmission jerks or feels like it loses power both while driving and when accelerating from a stop.
- While braking, the engine sometimes surges into a fast idle that spins the tires, requiring the driver to shut off the engine.
- The instrument cluster on the steering wheel stopped working, with owners raising concern about a possible link to the airbag system.
- A defective weld on the fuel filler neck caused a strong gas smell and fuel leak, raising fire-hazard concerns.
2022 Dodge Charger recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V866000Nov 23, 2022Transmission & Powertrain5,834 vehicles
Power train:manual transmission:column shift assembly
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Charger and Durango vehicles. The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.
Risk: An improperly engaged shifter assembly may slip out of the "drive" position, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB3.
- NHTSA 22V808000Oct 27, 2022Suspension, Wheels & Tires44,212 vehicles
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure. In addition, a TPMS warning light that is already illuminated from a failed battery sensor will mask an actual tire pressure failure issue. Either of these scenarios can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB5. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-504.
- NHTSA 22V504000Jul 14, 2022Suspension, Wheels & Tires52,340 vehicles
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure. In addition, a TPMS warning light that is already illuminated from a failed battery sensor will mask an actual tire pressure failure issue. Either of these scenarios can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z68.
2022 Dodge Charger fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,175
- 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.
2022 compared with other Charger years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Dodge Charger reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Charger ranks 14th out of 15 model years, with a complaint index of 7 and a "Best" verdict relative to other Charger years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 Dodge Charger?
- Electrical System complaints lead with 5 complaints, a 31% share, and a median failure mileage of 93,000.
- Does the 2022 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Charger: a shifter assembly heat-treatment issue and two Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery recalls.
- Are there airbag problems on the 2022 Dodge Charger?
- Airbags account for 4 complaints, a 25% share, with 2 crashes reported and a median failure mileage of 11,000.
- How does the 2022 Charger compare to other years for recalls?
- The 2022 Charger has 3 recalls, fewer than years like 2011 (11 recalls) and 2012 (14 recalls), which rank among the worst Charger years.