2021 Dodge Charger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 35 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

80/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2021 Dodge Charger

The 2021 Dodge Charger 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

2 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 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

🔧 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 — 2021 Dodge Charger

Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Visibility

Electrical System

Fuel/propulsion System

Structure

Seat Belts

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Dodge Charger — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 35 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.

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, Visibility. 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 with higher complaint counts: 2016.

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.