2023 Dodge Charger Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Dodge Charger has 26 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 17, ranking it 16th worst out of 19 model years, with a Best verdict. It has two recalls covering a seat back latch and a parking brake adjustment issue.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 17/100
- #16 of 19 Charger years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 26
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 15.5 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Dodge Charger problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System10 (38%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (35%)
- Engine8 (31%)
- Brakes6 (23%)
- Other5 (19%)
- Steering2 (8%)
- Airbags1 (4%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Transmission hesitates for several seconds when shifting from reverse to drive, followed by a hard thump felt through the car.
- Vehicle stalls unexpectedly with no warning lights, sometimes traced to a failed wiring harness.
- Electronic control modules throw multiple fault codes including headlamp output, CAN bus, and engine control module errors, alongside infotainment fatal error messages.
- Forward collision warning activates randomly, triggering false alarms even after sensitivity is lowered.
- Front suspension bolts show severe corrosion, causing the steering wheel to become firm at low mileage.
- Brake pedal vibrates abnormally when slowing down, linked to worn brake pads and rotors.
2023 Dodge Charger recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V574000Aug 1, 2024Structure & Body898 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger 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 37B.
- 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 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.
2023 compared with other Charger years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Dodge Charger reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 26 complaints for the 2023 Charger, giving it a complaint index of 17, the second-lowest among the 19 model years tracked, earning a Best verdict relative to other Charger years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Dodge Charger?
- Electrical System complaints lead at 38% of reports, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 35% and Engine at 31%, with Brakes at 23%.
- Does the 2023 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
- Yes, two recalls: one for a left rear seat back that may not lock upright (campaign 24V574000) and one for a parking brake that may be improperly adjusted, risking vehicle roll away (campaign 24V112000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2023 Charger compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 17 and rank of 16th worst out of 19 years, the 2023 Charger performs much better than years like 2011 (index 100, Avoid) and 2006 (index 94, Avoid).
- What mileage do 2023 Charger problems typically show up at?
- Median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 19,000 miles, with Transmission & Powertrain issues appearing around 33,000 miles and Electrical System issues around 25,000 miles.