NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
A voltage regulator chip in the powertrain control module may fail, causing the engine to stall or not start.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the powertrain control module at no cost.
This page covers 3 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Dodge Challenger.
17–23 mpg combined
10.2–13.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 5 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2018 Dodge Challenger has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the transmission and an electrical fault that can each lead to a crash — one through unintended vehicle movement and the other through an unexpected stall.
A transmission recall covers a park lock rod that may not hold the vehicle stationary when shifted into Park, meaning the car can roll away when the driver expects it to be secured. On the electrical side, a wiring issue in the front underhood area can cause the engine to stall without warning while driving. There is also a software recall affecting the cruise control system, where a fault can cause the vehicle to maintain or increase speed even when the driver tries to deactivate cruise control, leaving them unable to slow the car through that system alone.
At a glance
What can fail
A voltage regulator chip in the powertrain control module may fail, causing the engine to stall or not start.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the powertrain control module at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A wiring short circuit can prevent cruise control from disengaging. When engaged, you may not be able to turn it off by braking or using manual controls, causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine or powertrain control module software at no cost to fix the cruise control disengagement issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission may have an incorrect park lock rod installed, which could affect the transmission's park function.
What the fix does
Dealers will install the correct park lock rod at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.