2021 Dodge Challenger

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2021 Dodge Challenger — Photo: Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Airbags & Restraints

Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 5 of 19 complaints (26%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 20 in 2020 to 19 in 2021.

Data last changed Sep 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	vs. 2021 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	2,700–4,850	2,700–5,150	2,700–5,150	2,700–5,150	2,700–5,950
Combined MPG	16–23	15–23	15–23	15–23	13–23
City / Highway MPG	13–19 / 21–30	13–19 / 21–30	13–19 / 21–30	13–19 / 21–30	10–19 / 17–30
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	389–567	389–576	389–575	389–572	389–708
Complaints filed	58	20	19	9	41	Not compared
Recalls issued	3	1	2	2	2	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	5	1	4	1	0	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	3	1	1	0	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	4	0	2	1	0	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	8	12	12	12	13

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Dodge Challenger have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Dodge Challenger?

Airbags & Restraints: 5 of 19 NHTSA complaints (26%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Dodge Challenger get?

EPA rates it 15–23 MPG combined across 12 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Dodge Challenger?

EPA estimates $2,700–$5,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (12)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic 8-spd	6	3.6L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	Midsize Cars	19 mpg (high)	30 mpg (high)	23 mpg (high)	$2,700 (low)	389 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2	Automatic 8-spd	8	5.7L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	Midsize Cars	16 mpg	25 mpg	19 mpg	$3,750	466 g/mi
Configuration 3	Manual 6-spd	8	5.7L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	15 mpg	23 mpg	18 mpg	$4,300	494 g/mi
Configuration 4	Automatic 8-spd	8	6.4L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	15 mpg	24 mpg	18 mpg	$4,300	496 g/mi
Configuration 5	Manual 6-spd	8	6.4L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	14 mpg	23 mpg	17 mpg	$4,550	523 g/mi
Configuration 6	Automatic 8-spd	8	6.2L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	13 mpg (low)	22 mpg	16 mpg	$4,850	546 g/mi
Configuration 7	Manual 6-spd	8	6.2L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	13 mpg (low)	21 mpg (low)	16 mpg	$4,850	567 g/mi
Configuration 8	Automatic 8-spd	8	6.4L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	15 mpg	24 mpg	18 mpg	$4,300	496 g/mi
Configuration 9	Manual 6-spd	8	6.4L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	14 mpg	23 mpg	17 mpg	$4,550	523 g/mi
Configuration 10	Automatic 8-spd	6	3.6L	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	Midsize Cars	18 mpg	27 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950	415 g/mi
Configuration 11	Automatic 8-spd	8	6.2L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	13 mpg (low)	21 mpg (low)	15 mpg (low)	$5,150 (high)	575 g/mi (high)
Configuration 12	Manual 6-spd	8	6.2L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	13 mpg (low)	21 mpg (low)	16 mpg	$4,850	567 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries
Engine	3	0	1	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	3	0	0	0
Fuel System	1	0	0	0
Electrical	4	1	0	0
Brakes	0	0	0	0
Steering	2	0	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	1	0	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	5	3	0	2
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	3	1	0	0
Body, Seats & Latches	3	1	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	1	1	0	0
Other	3	0	0	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Campaign 21V664000 · Aug 26, 2021
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence: Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y58.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS · Campaign 21V516000 · Jul 8, 2021
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Consequence: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.