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Dodge Charger

2016–2020 only

795 classified complaints 14 recalls

440,049 sold in the US for 2016–2020.

14 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2016–2020 Dodge Charger models have 795 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 14 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically surfacing around 40,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016–2020 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Charger report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016–2020 only

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 122 complaints · 2.8/10k sold

Median onset: 40,000 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 114 complaints · 2.6/10k sold

Median onset: 50,000 miles. 18.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 107 complaints · 2.4/10k sold

Median onset: 42,000 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 76 complaints · 1.7/10k sold

Median onset: 15,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 58 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 45,000 miles.

Driveshaft, u-joints and carrier bearing · Drivetrain 30 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 80,560 miles. 10.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $370–$690 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 26 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 32,175 miles. 3.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 22 complaints · 0.5/10k sold

Median onset: 23,537 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2016–2020 compare with other Charger years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016–2020 model years. See the full Dodge Charger report for every year and full specs/safety data.