What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2021 Dodge Charger

Typical pattern

13.3% of complaints about the 2021 Dodge Charger came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2021 vehicle — around the middle of the 159 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 3.7 yr in service. The most-reported system is air bags (15 complaints), typically at 3.7 yr or about 101,000 miles.

Complaints
45
Median age at failure
3.7 yr
Median mileage
61,702 n=10
Crash / fire / tow
11.1% of reports
Safety recalls
2

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Air bags
15 reports · 101,000 mi
3.7 yr
6.7%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

24V198000 2024-03-14
Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

21V516000 2021-07-08
Visibility:windshield

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."

A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

In owners’ own words

Air bags mileage not reported 3.7 yr in service
There is an open recall for curtain side airbag with no remedy available. In April 2024, vehicle displayed service airbag system. vehicle was taken to dealership and the issue was the passenger seat harness airbag. Dealership states it is a warranty issue and I had to pay a deductible. With the no remedy on the recall and the other issue I had, Dodge Chargers are having issues with the airbags.
Air bags mileage not reported 3.8 yr in service
Notification or recall came out in March. Notified by mail end of April. It is now mid June and still there is no remedy available for this open recall. For drivers where this is their sole car, it is concerning and unfair that we continue to drive with this recall and possibly risk injury. I understand the process might take a while but having no communication on when parts are to be available from the manufacturer is upsetting.
Air bags mileage not reported 3.5 yr in service
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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