repaired · 2025 Q3
Manual transmission: column shift assembly
Risk. An improperly engaged shifter assembly may slip out of the "drive" position, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Dodge ChargerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2022 Dodge Charger, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-504 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Dodge Charger has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Power train
3Engine
2Exterior lighting
2Tires1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Suspension
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2022 Dodge Charger 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 · 2024 Q3
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure.
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
2022 vs. every other Charger 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 Charger median. How we score
'66'67'68'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'83'84'85'86'87'01'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Dodge Charger safety ratings
2022 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Charger owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My climate control system and airbags malfunction. This seems to be related to the UConnect system. My vehicle is available for inspection as needed. It has not been to a dealer for inspection yet, but an appointment is scheduled. The warning lamp that comes on as the climate control systems fails…
Instrument cluster on steering wheel not working could include airbag. All power to instruments on steering wheel no longer work under 40000 miles and no abuse or collisions on vehicle. All services done to the recommended schedule done by dealership. Rear camera glitches out from time to time and…
The contact owns a 2022 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a mule. During the crash, the front passenger side of the vehicle was severely damaged, but no air bags were deployed. During the crash, the driver sustained a headache, right…
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