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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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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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2026 Dodge Charger, most frequently naming the electrical category. 136 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

  • Electrical1100.0%

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

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

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

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.

113769

STRUCTURE:BODY

PANEL - QUARTER TRIM & PANEL - CLOSE OUT

08-289-26 REV. A

POWER TRAIN

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Diagnostic N/A - This bulletin was released in error. SYMPTOM:

9100861 Rev 3

ENGINE

PUMP, Auxiliary Coolant Before replacing the Auxiliary Coolant Pump, please perform the following steps: 1) Key ON/OFF and let the after-run pump run for at least 20 minutes before moving on to step #2. 2) Inspect the pump connector area for presence of water. 3) Inspect the pump connector for corrosion. 4) Inspect the pump for coolant contamination as this can cause the pump to stall. 5) Inspect battery terminals for damage to rule out a battery drainage issue. 6) Ensure the PCM is up-to-date with the latest available flash. If correct repair is not performed then the claim or condition will be recovered by Warranty Operations.

08-289-26

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Diagnostic Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following DTCs: ● P2797-00 - Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Performance ● P1625-00 - Park Pawl System Failure NOTE: Park system still functions, no impact to park engagement. NOTE: Vehicle will not experience unintended movement. Customers may also experience one or more of the following: ● Vehicle no start due to battery discharge. ● 'Start/stop inop' message. ● 'Service Transmission' message on in Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).

S2508000025 REV. B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)

21-053-26

POWER TRAIN

Service Transmission Message Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P2797-00 - Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Performance. Customers may also comment on the following: ● Engine Stop-Start (ESS) does not operate. ● "Service Transmission" message displayed in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly replacing the transmission oil pump motor.

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
2027000—
2026Viewing100—
2025000—
2024100—
2023262059.4
2022133065.0
2021322051.5
2020573063.8
20191205161.6
20181226155.1
20171274155.1
20161826158.7
20151358259.6
201434310263.9
20133598262.4
201264814364.1
201169411263.6
20102326158.2
20091746257.2
20086095258.8
20075545458.6
20061,2935455.9
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.