The Lemon Index2021 Dodge Challenger.
The 2021 Dodge Challenger is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 14 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 27, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 15 to 23 mpg combined. The best Dodge Challenger year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 19 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Challenger year. 2021 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 12K to 45K miles on the car (5 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- electrical 2021
The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions.
- visibility 2021
During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 287 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Power Window Regulator or Motor Owners may complain that the Driver and or Passenger Windows…
- Customer complaint may include ticking noise with engine running coming from under the hood or…
- Door Control Module Window Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing one or both of the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–5300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
speedometer is messed up and not working properly what should I do?
2021 Dodge Challenger owner · NHTSA complaint 11427665
Quick answers
Is the 2021 Dodge Challenger reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 27; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Challenger year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2021 Dodge Challenger problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (29%), engine (21%) and electrical (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2021 Dodge Challenger have?
2 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Dodge Challenger get?
15 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2021 Dodge Challenger safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2021 Dodge Challenger have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2021 Dodge Challenger cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $5300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2021 Dodge Challenger have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
What Dodge Challenger year is better than the 2021?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2020 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works