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2020 Dodge Challenger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 20 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Dodge Challenger

The 2020 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Good Choice — 2020 Dodge Challenger

The 2020 Dodge Challenger has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
20
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Dodge Challenger (1)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V516000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Dodge Challenger

Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
7
Power Train
3
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Steering
1
Engine
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Visibility/wiper
1
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Dodge Challenger — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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 2023 39 complaints 2024 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014, 2015 — 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 — 2020 Dodge Challenger

Is the 2020 Dodge Challenger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Dodge Challenger has 1 recall and 20 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2020 Dodge Challenger have?
The 2020 Dodge Challenger has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Dodge Challenger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Dodge Challenger are: Electrical System, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Dodge Challenger safe to buy?
The 2020 Dodge Challenger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis 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: 2014, 2015.
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.