MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Dodge Challenger Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 620 total NHTSA owner complaints and 30 federal recall campaigns for the Dodge Challenger.
Best Challenger Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Challenger Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Challenger | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Challenger | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Challenger | 7.4 / 10 | 41(7.5/10k) | 2 | Moderate Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Challenger | 7 / 10 | 9(1.6/10k) | 2 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Challenger | 5.7 / 10 | 19(3.5/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Challenger | 7.9 / 10 | 20(3.6/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Challenger | 5.6 / 10 | 57(10.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Challenger | 4.4 / 10 | 74(13.5/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Challenger | 4.7 / 10 | 49(8.9/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Challenger | 5.3 / 10 | 78(14.2/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Challenger | 3.7 / 10 | 126(22.9/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Challenger | 3.3 / 10 | 147(26.7/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |