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All cars · Dodge Charger · 2023

2023 Dodge Charger. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index19100 = average car
Complaints26NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold110,674U.S. model year
Per 100K sold23complaints

Engines and drivetrains 5

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
6.2L 8-cyl superchargedAuto 8-spdRWD12 / 21 / 15Premium$5,150
6.4L 8-cylAuto 8-spdRWD15 / 24 / 18Premium$4,300

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 11,300 and 45,500 miles. Median 19,000, 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
Electrical42%
Transmission & drivetrain35%
Engine19%
Speed control12%
Brakes12%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2630003

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 24V574000 Aug 2024 Seats / Critical Fasteners

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

    Risk. A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 37B.

  • 24V112000 Feb 2024 Parking Brake

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Risk. A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.

Manufacturer communications 144

Dodge filed 144 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA)
  • CAMERA, Rear View Please consult STAR Online S2208000045 prior to replacing the camera
  • Underbody Heat Shield Missing Battery Compartment (12-Volt) hot to touch (can result in…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
Dodge Charger Pursuit 4 DR AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Dodge Charger Pursuit 4 DR RWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2020261977,425Airbags
2021262078,389Airbags
20228880,074Engine
20231926110,674Electrical

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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