Model year record

2018 Dodge Charger

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 179 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V198000

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Vehicles affected
284,982
Reported to NHTSA
2024-03-14
Owners notified
2025-02-20

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V512000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
26,361
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-27
Owners notified
2020-10-22

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V524000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
12,779
Reported to NHTSA
2018-08-09
Owners notified
2018-10-02

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V332000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,815,661
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-17
Owners notified
2018-06-04

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Safety risk

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V281000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
13,928
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-01
Owners notified
2018-06-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V280000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
71
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-01
Owners notified
2018-06-28

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

Safety risk

If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system4738,950 mi
Unknown or other3838,000 mi
Structure: body1330,000 mi
Engine118,000 mi
Power train1123,537 mi
Exterior lighting630 mi
Service brakes615,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: door636,300 mi
Air bags532,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system558,400 mi
Suspension51,200 mi
Steering4
Visibility/wiper31,800 mi
Wheels32,200 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)25,250 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings242,000 mi
Vehicle speed control226,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Back over prevention: warnings1
Electrical system: adas: video monitor/screen147,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: video (TOUCH)screen/monitor/unit143,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking142,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft150,000 mi
Tires140,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs170 mi
Wheels: rim1

The 2017 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2019 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

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.