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All cars · Dodge Challenger · 2020

2020 Dodge Challenger. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index24100 = average car
Complaints12NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold52,955U.S. model year
Per 100K sold23complaints
Year rank#2 of 14#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 8

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdRWD19 / 30 / 23Regular$2,700
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdAWD18 / 27 / 21Regular$2,950
5.7L 8-cylAuto 8-spdRWD16 / 25 / 19Midgrade$3,750
5.7L 8-cylManual 6-spdRWD15 / 23 / 18Premium$4,300
6.2L 8-cyl superchargedAuto 8-spdRWD13 / 22 / 16Premium$4,850
6.2L 8-cyl superchargedManual 6-spdRWD13 / 21 / 16Premium$4,850
6.4L 8-cylAuto 8-spdRWD15 / 24 / 18Premium$4,300
6.4L 8-cylManual 6-spdRWD14 / 23 / 17Premium$4,550

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 100 and 6,000 miles. Median 300, from 6 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical50%
Engine25%
Transmission & drivetrain17%
Wheels8%
Fuel or ev drive system8%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2011001

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 21V516000 Jul 2021 Visibility / Windshield

    Defect. 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."

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

    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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021–

Manufacturer communications 321

Dodge filed 321 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Intelligent Battery Sensor-IBS Installation, Battery Charging Message, Start Stop Charging…
  • CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace Or Flash Update Performed, DTC P057B…
  • Power Window Regulator or Motor Owners may complain that the Driver and or Passenger Windows…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2017312164,537Electrical
2018674566,716Electrical
2019493160,997Wheels
2020241252,955Electrical
2021271454,314Airbags
202210755,060Seat belts
2023494372,016Wipers & visibility

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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