Dodge Charger 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.

2006171107.5 per 100K sold 2007208174.4 per 100K sold 20082121.6 per 100K sold 200934.9 per 100K sold 2010911.9 per 100K sold 20111014.3 per 100K sold 20123542.4 per 100K sold 20133030.5 per 100K sold 20143638.3 per 100K sold 20151616.9 per 100K sold 201677.3 per 100K sold 20171011.3 per 100K sold 201878.7 per 100K sold 201911 per 100K sold 20200no sales data 202145.1 per 100K sold 202233.7 per 100K sold 202365.4 per 100K sold

What owners describe

Rolled away or park trouble33%

Stuck in gear or limp mode16%

Lost power while driving11%

Hard or jerky shifting7%

Slipping3%

Delay or hesitation2%

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

Transmission and power train recalls

2022 2022
The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.
2018 2018
An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
2018 2018
The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
2017 2017
The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
2016 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.

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

In owners' words

Gear shaft not shifting and there has been alot of complaints concerning this repair attention needed for recall asap!!
2007 Dodge Charger owner · NHTSA complaint

Shifter made of plastic and breaks have had 3 shifters put in wife's 2007 charger I won't be purchasing any other dodge or chrysler.
2007 Dodge Charger owner · NHTSA complaint

Quick answers

Which Dodge Charger years have transmission problems?

By transmission complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold, the worst Dodge Charger years are 2007, 2006, 2012.

What are common Dodge Charger transmission problems?

Owners most often describe rolled away or park trouble, stuck in gear or limp mode, lost power while driving.

Which Dodge Charger years have the fewest transmission complaints?

Since 2010, the Dodge Charger years with the fewest transmission complaints per car sold are 2019, 2022, 2021.

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Dodge Charger transmission problems by year.