Dodge Challenger Transmission Problems by Year

Transmission complaints owners filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) for each model year, per 100,000 cars sold. A complaint counts when it's filed under the transmission, or under the power train and the owner describes the transmission (shifting, slipping, gears, CVT). It's an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and older years have had longer to collect complaints.

20092046.2 per 100K sold 20102157.1 per 100K sold 2011512.6 per 100K sold 20121225.6 per 100K sold 2013917.5 per 100K sold 201459.7 per 100K sold 20151725.6 per 100K sold 2016710.9 per 100K sold 201734.6 per 100K sold 2018812 per 100K sold 201969.8 per 100K sold 202011.9 per 100K sold 202135.5 per 100K sold 20220no sales data 20230no sales data

What owners describe

Lost power while driving18%

Hard or jerky shifting15%

Stuck in gear or limp mode9%

Slipping5%

Delay or hesitation4%

Rolled away or park trouble4%

Share of this model's transmission complaints that mention each symptom. One complaint can mention several.

Transmission and power train recalls

2018 2018
An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
2018 2018
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2017 2017
The transmission may not remain in the PARK position if that gear is selected, the engine is still running, and the driver exits the vehicle exited.
2009 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,636 MY 2008-2009 DODGE CHALLENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND "KEYLESS GO" OPTION.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

In owners' words

The 6 speed transmission at 47,000 miles is having a very hard time shifting into and out of gear at idle. With clutch pedal all the way to floor it will not go into or out of first gear or reverse. After getting it into gear and driving the transmission shifts fine. There is a known issue with the clutch and grease used on this year model
2010 Dodge Challenger owner · NHTSA complaint

2010 challenger srt8 with automatic transmission. 7800 miles. Traveling approximately 25mph. Had to apply brakes hard to stop. Engine stalled. Had to put in park and restart the car. After restarting, put the car in drive and it would not move. After a few seconds transmission engaged and car was functioning. Could have been much more dangerous.
2010 Dodge Challenger owner · NHTSA complaint

Quick answers

Which Dodge Challenger years have transmission problems?

By transmission complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold, the worst Dodge Challenger years are 2010, 2009, 2012.

What are common Dodge Challenger transmission problems?

Owners most often describe lost power while driving, hard or jerky shifting, stuck in gear or limp mode.

Which Dodge Challenger years have the fewest transmission complaints?

Since 2010, the Dodge Challenger years with the fewest transmission complaints per car sold are 2020, 2017, 2021.

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Dodge Challenger transmission problems by year.