2018 Dodge Challenger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Dodge Challenger. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (28), Unknown Or Other (28), Power Train (8).
Key takeaways
- 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 37% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 37% |
| Power Train | 8 | 11% |
| Wheels | 6 | 8% |
| Steering | 6 | 8% |
| Engine | 5 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 5% |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-02
The Uconnect HMI/touchscreen in my 2018 Dodge Challenger has visibly delaminated and developed severe phantom touch inputs. When powered on, the screen registers commands without any physical contact. The failed touchscreen remains installed and available for inspection. The vehicle has approximately 19,600 miles. This...
Power Train - filed 2026-06-09
Driving along and all of a sudden the shifter lights started flashing, wipers turned on, steering became difficult, and finally the transmission locked up. Stalled in the middle of the hiway turn lane and because the transmission was locked up it couldn't even be pushed out of the way. Traffic was backed up and people ...
Wheels - filed 2026-04-06
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the rims on the wheels of the vehicle were poorly designed and there were several cracks on the rims. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered cracks on the inside edges of the rims. The contact stated that the cracks were formed w...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.