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2021 Dodge Charger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 30 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 Charger

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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80/100

Good Choice — 2021 Dodge Charger

The 2021 Dodge Charger has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
30
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Dodge Charger (2)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V516000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V198000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Dodge Charger

Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
11
Unknown Or Other
4
Power Train
4
Electrical System
2
Structure
1
Seat Belts
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Engine
1
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Dodge Charger — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 134 complaints 2016 182 complaints 2017 125 complaints 2018 122 complaints 2019 118 complaints 2020 55 complaints 2021 30 complaints 2022 11 complaints 2023 24 complaints 2024 8 complaints 2025 15 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Dodge Charger

Is the 2021 Dodge Charger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Dodge Charger has 2 recalls and 30 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Dodge Charger have?
The 2021 Dodge Charger has 2 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 2021 Dodge Charger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Dodge Charger are: Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Dodge Charger safe to buy?
The 2021 Dodge Charger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Charger should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Charger are: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016.
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.