2020 Dodge Challenger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Dodge Challenger. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (7), Unknown Or Other (4), Engine (4).
Key takeaways
- 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 20% |
| Engine | 4 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 15% |
| Power Train | 3 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% |
| Steering | 1 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-04-30
My steering was locked up when I started my car in the cold then on my first turn, it completely locked up and it did this several times and it makes a grinding noise. I am assuming one of the bearings has failed in it, but it failing on me the rack locking up is something different I believe.
Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-11-11
I have an urgent and safety issue with my 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I was driving on road from work. When I was approaching a red light coming to a complete stop. I pressed the clutch to engage the gear into neutral. Suddenly I heard a loud snapping sound, I lost all pressure to the clutch and almost hitting the v...
Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-11-11
In your own words, tell us what happened. Cro I have an urgent and safety issue with my 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I was driving on road from work. When I was approaching a red light coming to a complete stop. I pressed the clutch to engage the gear into neutral. Suddenly I heard a loud snapping sound, I lost all p...
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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.