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2018 Dodge Charger Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 3.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
122Complaints
6Recalls
5Crashes
1Fires
6Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (36.1% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Electrical System complaints here are 3.3× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System44 · 36.1%RecalledRecall 18V332000 · Recall 18V524000
Structure:body13 · 10.7%No official action
Engine11 · 9%No official action
Power Train9 · 7.4%RecalledRecall 18V280000 · Recall 18V281000
Service Brakes6 · 4.9%No official action
Structure:interior Panels:door6 · 4.9%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other33 · 27%
STRUCTURE:BODY13 · 10.7%
ENGINE11 · 9%
POWER TRAIN9 · 7.4%
SERVICE BRAKES6 · 4.9%
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR6 · 4.9%
SUSPENSION5 · 4.1%
AIR BAGS5 · 4.1%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING5 · 4.1%

Percentages are the share of the 122 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 20V512000 · 2020 · reported 08/27/2020

The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 18V280000 · 2018 · reported 05/01/2018

If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring

NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 2018 · reported 05/17/2018

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 authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 18V281000 · 2018 · reported 05/01/2018

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · 2018 · reported 08/09/2018

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator

NHTSA campaign 24V198000 · 2024 · reported 03/14/2024

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“uConnect system (stereo/radio) is ghost touching and is impairing my driving as it’ll automatically blast my A/C or heat , or worse calls people in…”NHTSA complaint 11607949 — filed 08/12/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“uConnect system (stereo/radio) is ghost touching and is impairing my driving as it’ll automatically blast my A/C or heat , or worse calls people in…”NHTSA complaint 11588506 — filed 05/13/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Nothing on the computer screen works or if it works....there's no controlling it. It blows out cold air and then blows out hot air and…”NHTSA complaint 11537492 — filed 08/09/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Dodge Charger?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 44 of 122 NHTSA complaints (36.1%), followed by unspecified/other issues (33), structure:body (13), engine (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2018 Dodge Charger have?

122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2018 Dodge Charger have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V512000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2018 Dodge Charger's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.