Dodge Charger vs Hyundai Elantra
For 2005–2022 models, the Hyundai Elantra has 22.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 35.1 for the Dodge Charger. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Dodge Charger
35.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.6× the Hyundai Elantra’s rate
- Complaints
- 5,460
- Sold
- 1,557,676
- Recall campaigns
- 37
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2006, 2008 and 2011–2012. Fewest: 2005 and 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Battery, alternator and charging
Typically around 62,000 mi · repair $250–$1,030
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 64,097 mi
Hyundai Elantra
22.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
37% fewer than the Dodge Charger
- Complaints
- 6,396
- Sold
- 2,877,054
- Recall campaigns
- 29
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2010, 2012–2013 and 2017. Fewest: 2005, 2015 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 78,500 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 59,850 mi
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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings)
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 77,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Charger or the Hyundai Elantra?
For 2005–2022 models, the Hyundai Elantra has 22.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Dodge Charger has 35.1, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Dodge Charger?
The most-reported problem on the Dodge Charger is body control and other modules, typically around 80,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Hyundai Elantra?
The most-reported problem on the Hyundai Elantra is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 78,500 miles.
Which Dodge Charger and Hyundai Elantra years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Charger: 2006, 2008 and 2011–2012; Hyundai Elantra: 2010, 2012–2013 and 2017.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.