2021 Dodge Challenger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Dodge Challenger. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (4), Air Bags (4), Power Train (3).
Key takeaways
- 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 21% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 21% |
| Power Train | 3 | 16% |
| Engine | 3 | 16% |
| Steering | 2 | 11% |
| Structure | 2 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 11% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% |
| Seats | 1 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System - filed 2026-07-16
While operating my vehicle at road speed the electric steering rack failed. This rendered the steering inoperative. It was impossible to steer the vehicle. Not only is this situation extremely dangerous and deadly, there was no advanced warning. I received no prompts or warning lights before the incident happened. I re...
Steering - filed 2026-06-22
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH on a local roadway, the steering suddenly became inoperative, and the steering wheel locked without warning. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle and safely pulled over to the side of the road wher...
Power Train - filed 2025-07-03
mileage 61113 . car moves forward 15 feet an goes into neutral .When pulling into traffic this is a serious safety problem . A major accident which could be loss of life might occur . Enterprise car sales will not acknowledge o show any concern . They offered a 12 month or 12000 mile limited warranty free and implied i...
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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.