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2020 Dodge ChallengerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2020 Dodge Challenger, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-516 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Dodge Challenger has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes
3Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
1Wheels
1Exterior lighting
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Dodge Challenger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Challenger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Challenger median. How we score
'70'71'74'78'80'81'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Dodge Challenger safety ratings
2020 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Dodge Challenger, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Challenger owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Air conditioning system failed. Stopped blowing cool air. Leak developed in system and it was traced to the evaporator core
While driving the air conditioning control’s stopped working. It required restarting the vehicle, to get it to work again. The air also started blowing out the defrost vents without being changed to blow through them.
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle momentarily powered off; while coasting to the side of the road, the vehicle suddenly powered back on and continued to drive as needed. The contact stated that during the failure, the…
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