2021 Dodge Charger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Dodge Charger. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (16), Unknown Or Other (5), Power Train (5).
Key takeaways
- 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 46% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 14% |
| Power Train | 5 | 14% |
| Engine | 3 | 9% |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 3% |
| Structure | 1 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-24
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the dealer failed to reassemble the parts correctly during the repair. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was appr...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-05
The Chapman Dodge service department has diagnosed the vehicle with an active, leaking fuel pump assembly and provided a repair estimate of $1,600.00. Stellantis Corporate has offered a "goodwill" gesture of only $200.00, leaving me with a $1,400.00 out-of-pocket bill. I have formally rejected this baseline offer.An ac...
Air Bags,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-08-27
[XXX] Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, located in [XXX] performed an airbag recall on my vehicle. The vehicle was put back together incorrectly, and the headliner, rearview mirror, and sunglass holder are all hanging loose. The driver's line of sight is obstructed in the rearview mirror because of the parts hanging loose. I am...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.