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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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83/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2020 Dodge Challenger

The 2020 Dodge Challenger shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
20
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Visibility: Windshield
A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service…
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

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 149 complaints 2015 126 complaints 2016 78 complaints 2017 49 complaints 2018 75 complaints 2019 58 complaints 2020 20 complaints 2021 19 complaints 2022 9 complaints 2023 43 complaints 2024 Data unavailable

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2014, 2015 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 campaign and 20 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
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 with higher complaint counts: 2014, 2015.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.