Dodge Challenger: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 84 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2009–2023 (13) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
2023 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | challenger-2023-windshield-stress-crack | Windshield stress cracking from A-pillar | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 19 | 2024-10-16 → 2026-07-30 | 41 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | challenger-2023-brake-pad-failure | Brake pad crumbling and seizure at low mileage | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2024-02-04 → 2025-04-21 | 41 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | challenger-2023-cruise-speed-display | Cruise control set speed not displayed on screen | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 2024-08-02 → 2025-02-11 | 41 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | challenger-2023-backup-camera-failure | Backup camera unavailable or glitchy | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2024-07-05 → 2024-10-06 | 41 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | challenger-2023-fuel-line-locking-tab | Fuel line locking tab not secured at fuel pump | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 2025-11-02 → 2025-11-02 | 41 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | challenger-2023-engine-limp-mode | Engine entering limp mode and stalling while driving | ENGINE | 2 | 2024-07-23 → 2026-04-28 | 41 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | challenger-2023-seat-locking-failure | Front seat not locking into position | SEATS | 2 | 2024-03-14 → 2025-09-19 | 41 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2020 | challenger-2020-clutch-pedal-push-rod-snaps | Clutch pedal push rod snaps unexpectedly | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 2025-11 → 2025-11 | 20 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2020 | challenger-2020-driveshaft-issue-at-delivery | Driveshaft issue present at delivery | POWER TRAIN | 2 | 2021-03 → 2021-03 | 20 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2020 | challenger-2020-electrical-malfunctions-trunk-climate | Electrical system malfunctions affect trunk and climate controls | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2020-10 → 2023-11 | 20 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2020 | challenger-2020-shuts-off-while-driving | Vehicle shuts off unexpectedly while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 2 | 2021-10 → 2023-02 | 20 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2019 | challenger-2019-backup-camera-display | Back-up camera display malfunctions | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 9 | 2020-06 → 2025-12 | 57 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2019 | challenger-2019-wheel-tire-wear | Wheel and tire wear causing rubbing or separation | WHEELS | 6 | 2019-11 → 2023-11 | 57 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2019 | challenger-2019-transmission-shift-failure | Transmission shift and gear engagement failures | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2019-03 → 2021-02 | 57 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2019 | challenger-2019-steering-lockup | Steering wheel locks or becomes difficult to control | STEERING | 5 | 2019-10 → 2023-08 | 57 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2019 | challenger-2019-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment and warning light malfunctions | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2020-07 → 2024-06 | 57 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2019 | challenger-2019-engine-knock-failure | Engine knocking noise and internal engine failure | ENGINE | 4 | 2020-02 → 2024-09 | 57 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2019 | challenger-2019-electrical-headlight-failure | Electrical wiring and headlight failures | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 2021-07 → 2026-06 | 57 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2018 | challenger-2018-uconnect-screen-delamination | Uconnect touchscreen delamination and ghost touch inputs | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | 2020-12 → 2025-06 | 74 | 2026-07-02 |
| 2018 | challenger-2018-uconnect-freeze-reboot | Uconnect screen freeze, blackout, and rebooting | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2018-02 → 2021-04 | 74 | 2026-07-02 |
| 2018 | challenger-2018-instrument-panel-blackout | Instrument panel blackout with erratic window operation | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2019-07 → 2025-09 | 74 | 2026-07-02 |
| 2018 | challenger-2018-wheel-rim-cracking | Wheel rim cracking and air loss | WHEELS | 5 | 2019-08 → 2026-04 | 74 | 2026-07-02 |
| 2018 | challenger-2018-power-steering-assist-loss | Power steering assist loss | STEERING | 2 | 2019-08 → 2021-07 | 74 | 2026-07-02 |
| 2018 | challenger-2018-transmission-engagement | Transmission lockup, stalling, and clutch failure | POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2018-05 → 2026-06 | 74 | 2026-07-02 |
| 2018 | challenger-2018-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment in frontal collisions | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2018-12 → 2019-04 | 74 | 2026-07-02 |
| 2017 | challenger-2017-uconnect-screen-delamination | Uconnect 8.4 screen delamination and ghost touches | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 2020-08 → 2025-07 | 49 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2017 | challenger-2017-radio-display-malfunction | Uconnect radio and display freezing | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2020-09 → 2025-09 | 49 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2017 | challenger-2017-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment and system warning light | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2021-12 → 2025-07 | 49 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2017 | challenger-2017-power-steering-loss | Power steering assist loss and rack failure | STEERING | 4 | 2019-02 → 2025-08 | 49 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2017 | challenger-2017-engine-cooling-leaks | Engine cooling system leaks and overheating | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | 2017-09 → 2025-07 | 49 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2017 | challenger-2017-transmission-gear-engagement | Transmission shift delay and park gear engagement | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2019-02 → 2020-11 | 49 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2017 | challenger-2017-unintended-acceleration | Throttle and cruise control self-activation | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2019-04 → 2024-01 | 49 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2017 | challenger-2017-front-suspension-separation | Front suspension ball joint and wheel separation | SUSPENSION | 3 | 2020-07 → 2023-01 | 49 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2016 | challenger-2016-driveshaft-differential-failure | Driveshaft and rear differential failure | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2016-07 → 2025-05 | 78 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | challenger-2016-hemi-tick-oil-leak | Hemi engine lifter tick and oil filter housing leak | ENGINE | 7 | 2017-08 → 2025-01 | 78 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | challenger-2016-uconnect-connectivity-failure | Uconnect infotainment and connectivity failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2017-03 → 2022-05 | 78 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | challenger-2016-backup-camera-malfunction | Backup camera intermittent failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2019-09 → 2022-07 | 78 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | challenger-2016-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment during crashes | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2016-05 → 2021-04 | 78 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | challenger-2016-power-steering-lockup | Electric power steering loss and lockup while driving | STEERING | 8 | 2016-10 → 2026-04 | 78 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | challenger-2016-headlight-wiring-failure | Headlight wiring and fuse failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 2020-03 → 2024-02 | 78 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | dodge-challenger-2015-transmission-harsh-shift | Harsh transmission shifting and unexpected downshifts | POWER TRAIN | 11 | 2015-02 → 2020-08 | 126 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | dodge-challenger-2015-driveshaft-failure | Driveshaft and carrier bearing failure | POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2020-08 → 2026-04 | 126 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | dodge-challenger-2015-wheel-speed-sensor-abs | Wheel speed sensor failure triggering ABS warnings | SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 2017-06 → 2021-08 | 126 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | dodge-challenger-2015-headlight-failure | Intermittent headlight failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 2017-12 → 2020-07 | 126 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | dodge-challenger-2015-engine-stall-reset | Engine stall requiring park-then-drive reset | POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2016-01 → 2018-10 | 126 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | dodge-challenger-2015-airbag-non-deployment | Airbags fail to deploy in crash | AIR BAGS | 8 | 2015-06 → 2026-03 | 126 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | dodge-challenger-2015-seat-slide-lock | Passenger seat fails to lock in position | SEATS | 5 | 2017-11 → 2025-02 | 126 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2014 | challenger-2014-steering-lockup | Power steering hardening or locking while driving | STEERING | 13 | 2015-10 → 2026-04 | 148 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | challenger-2014-lifter-ticking-noise | Valve-train ticking noise from lifters | ENGINE | 9 | 2014-06 → 2020-10 | 148 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | challenger-2014-fuel-tank-leak | Fuel tank and evaporative canister leaks | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 2018-10 → 2024-11 | 148 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | challenger-2014-seat-track-failure | Front passenger seat track failure | SEATS | 5 | 2017-07 → 2020-08 | 148 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | challenger-2014-alternator-tipm-stall | Alternator/TIPM failure causing vehicle stall | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 | 2014-07 → 2026-08 | 148 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | challenger-2014-airbag-non-deploy | Air bags failing to deploy in a crash | AIR BAGS | 10 | 2015-04 → 2022-06 | 148 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | challenger-2014-oil-filter-housing-leak | Oil filter housing adapter leaking | ENGINE | 7 | 2018-02 → 2022-02 | 148 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | dodge-challenger-2013-window-battery-drain | Smart window cycling on its own and draining the battery | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | 2015-01 → 2026-02 | 179 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | dodge-challenger-2013-transmission-shift | Unintended transmission behavior or loss of acceleration | POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2015-09 → 2023-09 | 179 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | dodge-challenger-2013-stalling | Sudden engine stall or loss of power while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | 2013-05 → 2023-06 | 179 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | dodge-challenger-2013-airbag-nondeploy | Airbags fail to deploy in a frontal collision | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2014-02 → 2019-03 | 179 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | dodge-challenger-2013-airbag-warning-light | Airbag warning light illuminates without a diagnosed cause | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2015-07 → 2021-12 | 179 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | dodge-challenger-2013-power-steering-loss | Power steering assist fails while driving | STEERING | 9 | 2014-12 → 2022-02 | 179 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2012 | dodge-challenger-2012-window-switch-battery-drain | Window switch draining battery when vehicle is off | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 45 | 2015-03 → 2021-12 | 253 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2012 | dodge-challenger-2012-alternator-failure-stall | Alternator failure causing stall and loss of power | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 | 2015-02 → 2019-09 | 253 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2012 | dodge-challenger-2012-airbag-warning-light | Air bag warning light and Takata inflator recall delays | AIR BAGS | 35 | 2015-01 → 2025-10 | 253 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2012 | dodge-challenger-2012-engine-stall-timing-chain | Engine stall linked to timing chain failure | ENGINE | 14 | 2015-01 → 2024-09 | 253 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2012 | dodge-challenger-2012-transmission-shift-failure | Transmission failing to engage gear | POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2015-01 → 2026-02 | 253 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2012 | dodge-challenger-2012-power-steering-loss | Power steering loss while driving | STEERING | 8 | 2015-03 → 2024-04 | 253 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2011 | challenger-2011-timing-chain-snap | Timing chain fracture at highway speed | ENGINE | 4 | 2022-09 → 2026-07 | 193 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | challenger-2011-alternator-failure-shutdown | Alternator failure causing electrical shutdown while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 62 | 2013-03 → 2025-03 | 193 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | challenger-2011-airbag-warning-light-harness | Airbag warning light tied to wiring harness recall | AIR BAGS | 27 | 2012-02 → 2022-09 | 193 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | challenger-2011-power-window-self-actuation | Power window self-actuation draining battery | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 | 2013-08 → 2021-06 | 193 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | challenger-2011-fuel-tank-auxiliary-module-leak | Fuel tank and auxiliary module leaking gasoline | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 18 | 2014-06 → 2022-03 | 193 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | challenger-2010-timing-chain-failure | Timing chain failure in Hemi V8 engine | ENGINE | 14 | 2013-11 → 2025-02 | 298 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | challenger-2010-smart-window-battery-drain | Smart window switch drains battery | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 2015-11 → 2020-02 | 298 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | challenger-2010-fuel-pump-leak-odor | Fuel pump leak causing fuel odor in cabin | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | 2015-05 → 2021-02 | 298 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | challenger-2010-manual-trans-shift-grease | Manual transmission hard shifting from input-shaft grease | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2014-06 → 2022-07 | 298 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | challenger-2010-stall-loses-steering-brakes | Engine stall with loss of power steering and brakes | STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE | 15 | 2014-12 → 2018-02 | 298 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | challenger-2010-takata-recall-parts-delay | Takata airbag recall repair delayed for parts | AIR BAGS | 53 | 2015-08 → 2017-04 | 298 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2009 | challenger-2009-timing-chain-engine-destruction | Timing chain failure causing engine destruction | ENGINE | 5 | 2012-08 → 2016-02 | 133 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2009 | challenger-2009-manual-trans-grease-bind | Manual transmission stuck in gear from input-shaft grease | POWER TRAIN | 11 | 2012-03 → 2020-02 | 133 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2009 | challenger-2009-throttle-delay-pcm-reflash | Throttle response delay after PCM reflash | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2011-04 → 2012-07 | 133 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2009 | challenger-2009-structure-corrosion | Wheel well and subframe corrosion | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2017-04 → 2021-11 | 133 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2009 | challenger-2009-engine-stall-power-loss | Sudden engine stall with loss of power steering and brakes | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 30 | 2009-08 → 2020-06 | 133 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2009 | challenger-2009-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag inflator recall repair delay | AIR BAGS | 32 | 2015-08 → 2022-11 | 133 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2009 | challenger-2009-power-steering-leak | Power steering rack-and-pinion fluid leak | STEERING | 3 | 2014-03 → 2014-06 | 133 | 2026-09-16 |
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Dodge Challenger [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/dodge/challenger
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_dodge_challenger_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Dodge Challenger},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/dodge/challenger}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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