This page covers 2 recalls, 17 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 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 6 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2021 Dodge Challenger are spread across a handful of systems with relatively low overall volume. The airbag and restraint category draws the most reports, where owners describe seatbelt retraction problems, belts that are slow to retract, won't extend to a usable length, or require manual coaxing to function. Powertrain complaints include a transmission or drivetrain unexpectedly shifting into neutral while the vehicle is in motion, which owners describe as occurring during normal traffic maneuvers. A separate report describes a driver's seat reclining abruptly and without warning at highway speed. Structure complaints center on vehicles allegedly sold with undisclosed prior damage. A recurring remote-start fault also appears, with the system intermittently canceling and displaying a false "hood open" warning even after dealership visits.
17
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2021 Dodge Challenger has two recalls, the more serious being a windshield that was not properly bonded during manufacturing and can separate from the vehicle in a crash, raising the risk of injury to occupants.
The second recall involves the instrument cluster, where safety system warning lights do not illuminate brightly enough in daylight or at night, leaving the driver unable to see indicators that signal a problem with the vehicle's safety systems.
At a glance
What can fail
The safety system status indicators on the instrument cluster don't light up brightly enough during daytime or nighttime driving, making them difficult to see.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster with updated software to fix the indicator brightness.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield may not be properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing, allowing it to detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove and replace the windshield urethane sealant at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
