NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The left rear seat back may not lock securely in the upright position.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker at no cost.
898 vehicles affected
This page covers 3 recalls, 22 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Dodge Charger.
18–23 mpg combined
10.2–13.1 L/100km
Large 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 4 tested variants for this model year.
The 2016 to 2023 Dodge Charger received an overall rating of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The rating applies across this model range until a redesign occurs. In frontal crash testing, the Charger earned 4 stars. Side crash protection received 5 stars, rollover resistance earned 5 stars, and side pole crash testing resulted in 5 stars. These NHTSA ratings reflect how the vehicle performed in standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
5/5 Overall
For the 2023 Dodge Charger, the complaint picture is thin at 22 reports, but powertrain and electrical issues each draw the most attention. On the powertrain side, owners describe intermittent "Service Shifter" warning messages, and in at least one case the vehicle shut off unexpectedly at highway speed mid-shift. Electrical complaints include a backup camera that goes dark, turns blue, or flickers. Brake complaints are limited but include a parking brake that lost resistance and wore its shoes down to bare metal by around 14,000 miles, and a separate report of a brake pedal that didn't reliably slow the vehicle. A single report mentions a windshield crack appearing after running the defroster in cold weather, though the owner hadn't confirmed a connection. One isolated report describes a stuck accelerator pedal.
22
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
By System
The 2023 Dodge Charger has 3 recalls, the most serious being a combination of rear seat and parking brake issues that can allow the seat back to collapse in a crash and the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.
The left-rear seat back striker may not be aligned correctly, which means the seat back cannot lock firmly in the upright position. In a crash, a seat back that gives way can shift the seating position of anyone sitting there, and any cargo stored behind the rear seats can lurch forward into the cabin, raising the risk of injury to occupants. On the brake side, the parking brake may not have been adjusted to the correct tension at the factory, meaning the vehicle can roll when left parked on a slope. A rolling vehicle with no one at the wheel creates a collision risk for nearby vehicles, structures, and pedestrians.
At a glance
What can fail
The left rear seat back may not lock securely in the upright position.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker at no cost.
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NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
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 left-rear seat back striker may be misaligned, preventing the seat back from locking upright. This could allow unrestrained cargo to shift during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the left-rear seat back striker and adjust it if needed to ensure proper locking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The parking brake may not be adjusted correctly, allowing the vehicle to roll away when parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will adjust the parking brake to work properly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
