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2021 Dodge Challenger

Gas
Midsize Cars
12 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA19
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg
20232022202120202019201820172016

The 2021 Dodge Challenger is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize car with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Challenger, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 19 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
ChallengerGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl193023$2,700
Challenger AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182721$2,950
ChallengerGasRWD5.7L 8-cyl162519$3,750
ChallengerGasRWD5.7L 8-cyl152318$4,300
ChallengerGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl152418$4,300
Challenger WidebodyGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl152418$4,300
ChallengerGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl142317$4,550
Challenger WidebodyGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl142317$4,550
Challenger SRTGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl132216$4,850
Challenger SRTGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl132116$4,850
Challenger SRT WidebodyGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl132116$4,850
Challenger SRT WidebodyGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl132115$5,150

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43434, 43443, 43435, 43436, 43437, 43441, 43438, 43442, 43439, 43440.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Electrical System

Y58
135 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskWithout visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V664000reported Aug 26, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Visibility

Y47
21,258 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskA windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V516000reported Jul 8, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
19complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 2 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2021: 3 · 2022: 3 · 2023: 4 · 2024: 4 · 2025: 3 · 2026: 2

Most-cited components

Electrical System4
Air Bags4
Engine3
Power Train3
Structure2
Unspecified2

What owners describe

“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…”Jul 16, 2026 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“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…”Jun 22, 2026 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“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…”Jul 3, 2025 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
2 DR RWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆11%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Challenger model years

B

2023 Dodge Challenger

2 recalls · 41 complaints

B

2022 Dodge Challenger

2 recalls · 9 complaints

A

2020 Dodge Challenger

1 recalls · 20 complaints

B

2019 Dodge Challenger

3 recalls · 58 complaints

C

2018 Dodge Challenger

3 recalls · 75 complaints

D

2017 Dodge Challenger

3 recalls · 49 complaints

A

2016 Dodge Challenger

1 recalls · 78 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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