Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2025 Dodge Charger EV, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-574 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily.
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 29 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 1 |
| Power train | 11 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Risk. A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing 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.
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 Charger EV median. How we score
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I own a 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T that recently experienced a complete electrical shutdown and no-start condition. The vehicle displayed a Service Electric Vehicle System warning and eventually became completely unresponsive, including its locking functions. It was only restored after an…
The contact owns a 2025 Dodge Charger EV. The contact stated that while driving one more than one occasion, the brakes failed to engage, and the vehicle started to accelerate, and the brakes unintendedly activated. The message “Reduced Power” was displayed, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The…
WHILE DRIVING CAR A MESSAGE APPEARS ON DASH THAT SAYS PARK SAFELY, VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN SOON. THE CAR STOPPEDIN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER MESSAGE APPEARED WITH NO TIME TO PULL OVER OR PARK. IF I WAS ON HIGHWAY I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.