2022 Dodge Charger Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Dodge Charger has a complaint index of 6, the second-lowest of all 19 model years tracked, and ranks 18th worst out of those years. It carries a Best verdict, with only 16 complaints, 3 recalls, and no fires reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 6/100
- #18 of 19 Charger years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 16
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 15.5 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2022 Dodge Charger problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the shifter assembly making a strange noise and struggling to engage gears, matching the transmission recall.
- Some drivers describe the engine surging or jerking on mild acceleration or from a stop, with dealers resetting the engine and transmission computers without lasting fix.
- Owners report a strong gasoline smell and visible fuel leaking from a defective weld on the fuel filler neck, raising fire-hazard concerns.
- TPMS sensors reportedly failed prematurely even after the recall repair was supposedly performed.
- One owner reported the instrument cluster and rear camera losing power intermittently, with the alarm triggering unexpectedly.
- A tire loss-of-traction incident during a lane change was reported, resulting in the vehicle spinning out and crashing.
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 performs well, with a complaint index of 6, only 16 complaints, and a Best verdict compared to other Charger model years.
- What problems does the 2022 Dodge Charger have?
- NHTSA complaints center on the Electrical System (31% of complaints) and Airbags (25%), along with reports of shifter, fuel filler neck, and TPMS sensor issues tied to three recalls.
- Does the 2022 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists three recalls for the 2022 Charger: a shifter assembly heat-treatment issue and two separate TPMS sensor battery recalls. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Charger compare to other model years?
- The 2022 Charger ranks 18th worst out of 19 model years with data, well below high-complaint years like 2006 (complaint index 94) and 2011 (complaint index 100).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Dodge Charger?
- EPA rates the 2022 Charger at 18.5 mpg combined (15.5 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,175.