2018 Dodge Charger
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 45 of 122 complaints (37%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 128 in 2017 to 122 in 2018.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2018 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,700–4,850 | 2,700–4,850 | 2,700–4,850 | 2,700–4,850 | 2,700–5,150 | |
| Combined MPG | 16–23 | 16–23 | 16–23 | 16–23 | 15–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 13–19 / 22–30 | 13–19 / 22–30 | 13–19 / 22–30 | 13–19 / 22–30 | 12–19 / 21–30 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 389–546 | 389–546 | 389–546 | 389–546 | 389–592 | |
| Complaints filed | 182 | 128 | 122 | 120 | 57 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 7 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Charger have?
6 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 2018 Dodge Charger?
Electrical: 45 of 122 NHTSA complaints (37%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Dodge Charger get?
EPA rates it 16–23 MPG combined across 8 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Dodge Charger?
EPA estimates $2,700–$4,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| 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 | Large Cars | 19 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 389 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Large Cars | 19 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 389 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade | Large Cars | 16 mpg | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,750 | 466 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 6.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 15 mpg | 25 mpg | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 486 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 13 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | $4,850 (high) | 546 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 6.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 15 mpg | 25 mpg | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 486 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 18 mpg | 27 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 415 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Large Cars | 18 mpg | 27 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 415 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 34 | 0 | 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 (6)
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR · Campaign 24V198000 · Mar 14, 2024
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Campaign 20V512000 · Aug 27, 2020
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · Campaign 18V524000 · Aug 14, 2018
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · Campaign 18V332000 · May 22, 2018
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · Campaign 18V281000 · May 3, 2018
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 18V280000 · May 3, 2018
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Consequence: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.