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This file gathers the known defects of the Dodge Challenger, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
621 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 2008–2023), typically at around 50,000 miles. Reported consequences: 11 crashes, 36 fires, 6 injuries.
283 owners in the United States reported problems with the engine of this car to NHTSA (model years 2008–2023), typically at around 47,000 miles. Reported consequences: 4 crashes, 16 fires, 3 injuries.
281 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 2008–2022), typically at around 36,000 miles. Reported consequences: 67 crashes, 70 injuries.
Passenger air bag may deploy incorrectly if activated.
The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.
In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality. The concern is caused by moisture in the air getting past faulty seals and being absorbed by the pyrotechnic biscuits in the inflator. As a result it is more likely to occur sooner in areas of high humidity and high temperature difference.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION NORTH AMERICA Crankshaft Damper C6C The internal crankshaft vibration damper fasteners on about 345 of the above vehicles may become loose, which can result in an engine compartment noise and damage to the front timing chain cover, which if ignored can result in engine failure.
Customer Satisfaction Notification C6C Crankshaft Damper Dealer Notification
Customer Satisfaction Notification C6C Crankshaft Damper Dealer Notification
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).