Model year record

2021 Dodge Challenger

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 38 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V664000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
135
Reported to NHTSA
2021-08-26
Owners notified
2021-10-05

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety risk

Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y58.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V516000

Visibility: windshield: critical fasteners

Component
Visibility: windshield: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
21,258
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-08
Owners notified
2021-08-31

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Safety risk

A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system6
Power train5
Air bags48,000 mi
Steering444,850 mi
Engine316,000 mi
Structure: body3
Seat belts2
Suspension2
Unknown or other2
Back over prevention: camera system1
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking117,160 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1
None1
Seats1
Vehicle speed control1

The 2020 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2022 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.