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2021 Dodge Challenger: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 2021 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

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

Airbags & seat belts5

Electrical system4

Body, glass & interior4

Engine & cooling3

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
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
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
Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	15 mpg

Recalls

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelAug 26, 2021 · campaign 21V664000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Visibility › Windshield › Critical FastenersJul 8, 2021 · campaign 21V516000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

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Other years of the Dodge Challenger

Year	Reliability
2023	Not rated yet
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet
2018	Not rated yet
2017	Not rated yet
2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2021 Dodge Challenger have?

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA: airbags & seat belts (5), electrical system (4), body, glass & interior (4). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2021 Dodge Challenger have?

2 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Dodge Challenger get?

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