2018 Dodge Charger reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Dodge Charger — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 167
- 79 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 44 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 1 fire
What owners report fails — 2018 Dodge Charger
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 44
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 33
- STRUCTURE:BODY 13
- ENGINE 11
- POWER TRAIN 9
6 recalls on record for the 2018 Dodge Charger
- NHTSA 24V198000 · 2025 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
- NHTSA 20V512000 · 2020 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V280000 · 2018 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving
- NHTSA 18V524000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V281000 · 2018 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Dodge Charger units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Dodge Charger reliable?
NHTSA has 167 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Dodge Charger and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (44 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Dodge Charger units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Dodge Charger?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (44), unknown or other (33), structure:body (13), engine (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Dodge Charger?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.