The best and worst Dodge Challenger years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Dodge Challengers old enough to judge (2008–2021), the 2008, 2017 and 2020–2021 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2009–2012 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2021 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2009 Dodge Challenger · 48.0 per 10,000 sold (3.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 23,000 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2010 Dodge Challenger · 81.0 per 10,000 sold (5.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Stalling and no-start, typically around 9,950 miles; then body control and other modules.
2011 Dodge Challenger · 48.8 per 10,000 sold (3.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Battery, alternator and charging, typically around 55,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
2012 Dodge Challenger · 54.1 per 10,000 sold (3.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Battery, alternator and charging, typically around 51,650 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2008 Dodge Challenger · 5.2 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
2017 Dodge Challenger · 7.6 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Infotainment, screen and software, typically around 38,000 miles.
2020 Dodge Challenger · 3.8 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics.
2021 Dodge Challenger · 3.5 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Dodge Challenger year: 15.6 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Dodge Challenger?
Among Dodge Challengers old enough to judge (2008–2021), the 2010 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 81.0, about 5.2× a typical Dodge Challenger year. The 2009 and 2011–2012 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Dodge Challenger?
The 2021 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Dodge Challengers from 2008–2021: 3.5, against 15.6 for a typical year. The 2008, 2017 and 2020 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2010 Dodge Challenger?
The most-reported problem on the 2010 Dodge Challenger is stalling and no-start, typically around 9,950 miles.
Why aren't the newest Dodge Challenger years ranked?
The 2022–2023 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.