2018 Dodge Charger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 122 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

47/100

High Reported Activity — 2018 Dodge Charger

The 2018 Dodge Charger shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls on record

122

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Dodge Charger (6)

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

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October…

NHTSA #20V512000

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission

If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403….

NHTSA #18V280000

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4,…

NHTSA #18V332000

🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number…

NHTSA #18V281000

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's…

NHTSA #18V524000

🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window: Curtain: Inflator

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403….

NHTSA #24V198000

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Dodge Charger

Based on 122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Structure

Power Train

Air Bags

Steering

Suspension

Wheels

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Dodge Charger — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012, 2013, 2014 — 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 — 2018 Dodge Charger

Is the 2018 Dodge Charger reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Dodge Charger has 6 recall campaigns and 122 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Charger have?

The 2018 Dodge Charger has 6 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 Charger?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Dodge Charger are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Structure, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2018 Dodge Charger safe to buy?

The 2018 Dodge Charger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 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: 2020, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2012, 2013, 2014.

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.