The best and worst Dodge Charger years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Dodge Chargers old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2005 and 2020–2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2006, 2008 and 2011–2012 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 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2006 Dodge Charger · 99.3 per 10,000 sold (4.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Tank, lines and filler, typically around 80,000 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2008 Dodge Charger · 60.6 per 10,000 sold (2.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 94,500 miles; then airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
2011 Dodge Charger · 99.0 per 10,000 sold (4.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Battery, alternator and charging, typically around 57,503 miles; then wiring harness, grounds and connectors.
2012 Dodge Charger · 72.1 per 10,000 sold (3.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Battery, alternator and charging, typically around 62,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2005 Dodge Charger · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2020 Dodge Charger · 7.4 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 59,000 miles.
2021 Dodge Charger · 4.3 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 101,000 miles.
2022 Dodge Charger · 1.7 per 10,000 sold (0.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Dodge Charger year: 23.6 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 Charger?
Among Dodge Chargers old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2006 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 99.3, about 4.2× a typical Dodge Charger year. The 2008 and 2011–2012 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Dodge Charger?
The 2005 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Dodge Chargers from 2005–2022: 0.0, against 23.6 for a typical year. The 2020–2022 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2006 Dodge Charger?
The most-reported problem on the 2006 Dodge Charger is tank, lines and filler, typically around 80,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Dodge Charger years ranked?
The 2023–2024 and 2026 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.