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2018 Dodge Challenger: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 117 complaints about the 2018 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

117

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

23 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$8,870

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Electrical system28

Body, glass & interior14

Transmission & drivetrain8

Wheels & tires7

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	23 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L	All-Wheel Drive	21 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 mpg

Recalls

Electrical System › Wiring › Front UnderhoodAug 9, 2018 · campaign 18V524000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module
Electrical System › SoftwareMay 17, 2018 · campaign 18V332000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jee
Power Train › Automatic TransmissionMay 1, 2018 · campaign 18V280000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

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Other years of the Dodge Challenger

Year	Reliability
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Questions people ask

What problems does the 2018 Dodge Challenger have?

Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (28), body, glass & interior (14), transmission & drivetrain (8). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Challenger have?

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Dodge Challenger get?

Up to 23 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.