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2018 Dodge Challenger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 73 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2018 Dodge Challenger

The 2018 Dodge Challenger has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
73
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Dodge Challenger (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Dodge dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18E053000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V280000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V524000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Dodge Challenger

Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
25
Unknown Or Other
14
Steering
6
Power Train
6
Wheels
5
Air Bags
4
Exterior Lighting
3
Suspension
3
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Dodge Challenger — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 253 complaints 2013 179 complaints 2014 146 complaints 2015 126 complaints 2016 78 complaints 2017 49 complaints 2018 73 complaints 2019 55 complaints 2020 20 complaints 2021 17 complaints 2022 9 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Dodge Challenger

Is the 2018 Dodge Challenger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Dodge Challenger has 4 recalls and 73 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Challenger have?
The 2018 Dodge Challenger has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Dodge Challenger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Dodge Challenger are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Steering, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Dodge Challenger safe to buy?
The 2018 Dodge Challenger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Challenger should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Challenger are: 2020, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.