repaired · 2026 Q2
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2023 Dodge ChallengerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2023 Dodge Challenger, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-573 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Dodge Challenger has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Visibility/wiper
6Electrical system
6Service brakes
4Engine
4Structure
2Forward collision avoidance
2Vehicle speed control
2Seats
1Fuel/propulsion system
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 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.
2 recalls
2023 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 · 2025 Q4
Parking brake
Risk. A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or 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
2023 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
2023 Dodge Challenger safety ratings
2023 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD 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: Not Available
In owners' words
What Challenger owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Have a crack that started from A pillar without any indication of any hit on the windshield. Took to dealer and they checked and agreed it has no chip that started the crack and there are numerous reports of 2023 Challengers windshields cracking for no reason in the exact same spot. Dealer tried to…
The front windshield spontaneously cracked from the A frame. This is dangerous because it weakens the windshield and can impair vision. Multiple people online have complained about the same issue with their 2023 Challengers. I had it fixed at my dealership and through my insurance for an exorbitant…
ON 12/24/2025 I found a foot long stress crack on the passenger side of the windshield. I was a National Glass Association Technician for 10 years I can tell the difference between a stress crack and an impact crack. There is no reason for this 2023 vehicle to have a stress crack with only 38,000…
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