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2018 Dodge Charger

2018 Dodge Charger: electrical complaints lead by a wide margin

Across 122 owner complaints to NHTSA, the electrical system is by far the most-reported area at 45 reports (37%), more than twice the next category, structure (19 reports, 16%). Engine, power train, and service brakes follow. Most complaints did not involve a crash, fire, or injury. The service brakes category, though smaller at 6 reports, has the most reported harm: 2 crashes and 3 injuries.

Most reported areas

Electrical System0 37%
The most-reported area by far: 45 complaints (37%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Owners describe the Uconnect system waking up after the car is turned off and draining the battery.
Structure safety 16%
The second most-reported area: 19 complaints (16%), including 1 crash and 2 injuries. One owner describes a door handle that clicked and would not open the door.
Engine safety 9%
11 complaints (9%), including 1 fire, with no crashes or injuries reported. Owners describe the vehicle stalling without warning while driving and needing several attempts to restart.
Power Train safety 8%
10 complaints (8%), including 1 crash, with no fires or injuries reported. Owners describe the vehicle stalling without warning while driving.
Service Brakes safety 5%
The smallest category at 6 complaints (5%), but the most harmful here: 2 crashes and 3 injuries. Owners describe the automatic braking system activating on its own while driving.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 122 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.