The Lemon IndexAll cars · Dodge Challenger · 2021
2021 Dodge Challenger. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 8
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 8-spd | RWD | 19 / 30 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 8-spd | AWD | 18 / 27 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Auto 8-spd | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 | Midgrade | $3,750 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Auto 8-spd | RWD | 13 / 22 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 13 / 21 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | Auto 8-spd | RWD | 15 / 24 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 14 / 23 / 17 | Premium | $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 12,000 and 45,100 miles. Median 17,200, from 5 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
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 29% |
| Engine | 21% |
| Electrical | 14% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 7% |
| Backup camera | 7% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
21V664000 Aug 2021 Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk. Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y58.
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.
Manufacturer communications 287
Dodge filed 287 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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…
Crash ratings by version
| 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 |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | No |
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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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