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2026 Dodge Charger

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 13, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Dodge Charger, most frequently naming the driver assistance, electrical and fuel system categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 156 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance133.3%
  • Electrical133.3%
  • Fuel system133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V531000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Aug 13, 2026
844,028 units potentially affected
The defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)Manufacturer number 78DView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Oct 31, 2026
Crash reported

While parked on a flat surface in reverse (front of the car was facing away from a curve and wall of the parking lot), I had the steering wheel to the left, expecting to be able to drive forward to the left. Despite the transmission shift marking “D” when I let go of the accelerator, the vehicle instead when in reverse, and hit the curve/wall on the rear passenger bumper area

NHTSA ID
11774840
Incident
Oct 31, 2026
Driver assistance
Filed Sep 2, 2026

This vehicle has active driving assist safety failure. At highway speeds on right turns the system offers absolutely no detectable steering wheel assistance to keep the vehicle in the lane. If the driver does not keep the vehicle in the lane the system will let the vehicle veer into the next lane to the left. after entering that lane about half way the active lane assist will vibrate steering wheel indicating the vehicle has left the lane, but will not provide any assistance to the steering wheel. The vehicle has been this way since new and now has 2500 miles. The vehicle was brought to Chrysler dealer who stated all sensors check out fine and the system is working fine. The system is not working fine and I almost wrecked into construction retaining walls or adjacent vehicles multiple times over this. Also the active driving assist for left turns will consistently put the vehicle left wheels onto the lane divider reflectors meaning the car is partially in the other lane. all this is 100 percent repeatable every time, no variability in any of this. When the active driving assist is OFF the active lane assist works correctly and provides plenty of steering wheel resistance to veering out of the lane markings so this smells like a SW failure, not a hardware sensor failure.

NHTSA ID
11761643
Incident
Aug 1, 2026
Electrical
Filed Aug 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after refueling. Another motorist attempted to assist the contact with jumpstarting the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start and was towed to a dealer. After approximately one week, the dealer replaced the main battery and performed several software updates. The contact stated that one month later, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle restarted while awaiting a second tow truck service and the vehicle was taken to another dealer. That dealer replaced the auxiliary battery and performed additional software updates. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190.

NHTSA ID
11755271
Incident
Jun 21, 2026
Mileage
190 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

08-412-26

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Odometer Blinking Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● The odometer is constantly blinking. This bulletin requires verifying the ITM part number using wiTECH and, if necessary, replacing the ITM.

08-394-26

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY

Flash: Driver Door Module (DDM) and Passenger Door Module (PDM) Update Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Driver and/or passenger front door windows do not drop when opening and closing the door. Technicians may find Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in the Driver Door Module: ● B2577-00 - Window Not Calibrated / Lost Calibration. This bulletin involves inspecting and, if necessary, reprogramming the DDM/PDM with the latest available software.

9100949

ENGINE

oil filter If an engine oil leak develops from gasket of a newly installed MOPAR engine oil filter, please replace it with an equivalent BPro brand engine oil filter.

19-005-26

STEERING

Steering Wheel Buzz, Squeak, Rattle (BSR) Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Rattle noise from the steering wheel when driving over uneven road surfaces. This bulletin involves replacing the steering wheel.

08-137-26 REV. E

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Flash: Ignition System Control Module (ISCM) Updates PCR9A Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0300-00 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. ● P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. ● P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. ● P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. ● P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. ● P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. ● P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire.** NOTE: **The above DTCs are being set during cold starts.** This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the ISCM, TCM and PCM with the latest available software.

21-020-26 REV. E

POWER TRAIN

Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates PCR9A Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P1625-00 - Park Pawl System Failure. NOTE: The above DTCs are being falsely set due to lack of robustness to the diagnostic monitor. Customers may also comment on one or more the following: ● **Slow downshifting when in manual mode.** ● Vehicle exhibits a no crank / no start condition. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the TCM, PCM and ISCM with the latest available software

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dodge Charger by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027010—
2026Viewing310—
2025000—
2024100—
2023272058.6
2022163064.3
2021352051.7
2020583063.3
20191205158.5
20181226154.0
20171294154.4
20161826157.3
20151368259.6
201434310263.6
20133608262.7
201264814363.7
201169511263.7
20102326158.2
20091746257.2
20086095258.8
20075545458.6
20061,2945455.9
2005002—
2001300—
1987021—
1986031—
1985230—
1984120—
1983010—
1978010—
1977020—
1976020—
1975020—
1974010—
1973070—
1972020—
1971050—
1970110—
1968050—
1967030—
1966020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.