The Lemon IndexDodge Charger.
The best Dodge Charger years are 2022, 2020, 2021. Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2006. Across 2010-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 107, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2006 to 2023.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Scores before 2010 are rough: fewer owners filed complaints back then.
Best years to buy
2022.
Quick answers.
Is the Dodge Charger a good car?
It is about average, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2022: Lemon Index 107; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2022 and the worst is 2011.
What are the best Dodge Charger years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2022, 2020, 2021.
What Dodge Charger years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2011, 2012, 2006.
How many recalls does the Dodge Charger have?
109 safety recalls across the 18 model years we track. Most: 2012 (14), 2011 (11), 2014 (10). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Dodge Charger problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name electrical, engine and transmission & drivetrain most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 145 | 1.4× the average car's complaints | 160 | service brakes, hydraulic (70%) | 5 | — | 15–21 |
| 2007 | 99 | about average | 115 | transmission & drivetrain (40%) | 5 | — | 15–21 |
| 2008 | 53 | 1.9× fewer complaints than average | 51 | transmission & drivetrain (25%) | 5 | — | 18–21 |
| 2009 | 65 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 36 | tires (22%) | 6 | — | 15–21 |
| 2010 | 57 | 1.8× fewer complaints than average | 47 | engine (34%) | 6 | — | 15–21 |
| 2011 | 357 | 3.6× the average car's complaints | 307 | electrical (71%) | 11 | — | 18–21 |
| 2012 | 311 | 3.1× the average car's complaints | 278 | electrical (63%) | 14 | ★★★★★ | 17–23 |
| 2013 | 122 | 1.2× the average car's complaints | 145 | electrical (52%) | 8 | ★★★★★ | 17–23 |
| 2014 | 133 | 1.3× the average car's complaints | 141 | electrical (40%) | 10 | ★★★★★ | 17–23 |
| 2015 | 54 | 1.9× fewer complaints than average | 50 | electrical (20%) | 8 | — | 16–23 |
| 2016 | 71 | 1.4× fewer complaints than average | 68 | body structure (19%) | 6 | ★★★★★ | 16–23 |
| 2017 | 57 | 1.8× fewer complaints than average | 54 | electrical (30%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 16–23 |
| 2018 | 97 | about average | 81 | electrical (33%) | 6 | ★★★★★ | 16–23 |
| 2019 | 48 | 2.1× fewer complaints than average | 47 | electrical (28%) | 5 | ★★★★★ | 16–23 |
| 2020 | 26 | 3.8× fewer complaints than average | 19 | airbags (32%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 15–23 |
| 2021 | 26 | 3.8× fewer complaints than average | 20 | airbags (40%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 15–23 |
| 2022 | 8 | 12.5× fewer complaints than average | 8 | engine (38%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 15–23 |
| 2023 | 19 | 5.3× fewer complaints than average | 26 | electrical (42%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 15–23 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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