repaired · 2023 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
2021 Dodge ChallengerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2021 Dodge Challenger, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-516 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Dodge Challenger has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
3Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1None
1Back over prevention
1Seat belts
66 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 4 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| None | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 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.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Visibility: windshield
Risk. A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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
2021 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
2021 Dodge Challenger safety ratings
2021 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
In owners' words
What Challenger owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While operating my vehicle at road speed the electric steering rack failed. This rendered the steering inoperative. It was impossible to steer the vehicle. Not only is this situation extremely dangerous and deadly, there was no advanced warning. I received no prompts or warning lights before the…
My seatbelt seemed a bit faulty when I purchased the car. It was slow to retract and at some points wouldn’t retract unless I played with the seatbelt. Three years in to owning the car it still won’t retract fully and is at the point where it won’t come out to a safe distance that allows me to wear…
The cars light notifications on instrument cluster panel turned on all of them at the same time while accelerating jerking the car on freeway I have video of that happening and can provide it upon request it did caused a minor accident but I settled the accident with other driver with cash with out…
Own a 2021 Challenger?
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