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2018 Dodge Charger: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

6recalls
122complaints
5crashes reported
1fires reported
6injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System45 · 37%
  • Unknown Or Other33 · 27%
  • Structure19 · 16%
  • Engine11 · 9%
  • Power Train10 · 8%
  • Service Brakes6 · 5%
  • Exterior Lighting5 · 4%
  • Suspension5 · 4%
  • Air Bags5 · 4%
  • Wheels5 · 4%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

******* delete voq ******* this complaint is being marked for deletion because it was requested by the consumer. djr ******* delete voq *******

Power Train

The contact owns a 2018 dodge charger. the contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, there was an abnormal, repetitive thud sound coming from the vehicle. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the wheel bearings were replaced; however, after the repair, the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, where a diagnostic test was perfo

Power Train

The contact owns a 2018 dodge charger. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound, and the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the steering wheel was uncontrollable. the contact stated that the steering wheel turned independently in the unintended direction, and the contact had to pull the steering wheel back into the intended direc

Unknown Or Other

Back up camera not working. screen turns blue. tried resetting and had serviced. camera will not work. according to the forum many others have the same issue

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CHARGER, CHARGER SRT, CHARGER PURSUIT. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.