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2021 Dodge Charger: raw data

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vehicle2021 / dodge / charger
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-21)
complaints34 on file (2021-04-24 → 2026-09-05)
recalls2
investigations0
fars48 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Curtain airbag recall parts unavailability (24V198000)AIR BAGS11 complaints2024-06 → 2026-07charger-2021-airbag-recall-parts-unavailable
  • 11617522 The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time
  • 11748734 While parked in my driveway, the passenger rear side curtain airbag inflated on its own with noone in the car. The car cranks and operates correctly with no indication of a problem with the airbag system. This airbag had been replaced in September of 2025 due to a recall issued…
Transmission downshift, hesitation, and gear failurePOWER TRAIN4 complaints2022-08 → 2024-10charger-2021-powertrain-transmission
  • 11480260 On numerous occasions, when trying to accelerate quickly in low gears (1 through 3), the vehicle exhibits an obvious restriction and/or lack of thrust. The vehicle does accelerate (sometimes poorly with hesitation) and the RPM's climb, but the power is severely reduced until…
  • 11622931 The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted with the “Service Transmission” message displayed. The contact stated that the continue to drive and do not shift message was displayed
Exterior headlight condensation and intermittent outageEXTERIOR LIGHTING2 complaints2025-05 → 2025-08charger-2021-exterior-lighting
  • 11677995 condensation in headlight
  • 11660824 Headlight low/high beam keeps going out and comes back on. It seems like the wiring harness overheating, bulb is fine but continues to go out and on
Windshield cracking and recall eligibility disputeVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD2 complaints2022-03 → 2025-04charger-2021-windshield-cracking
  • 11458958 The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, a tiny rock hit the windshield and the windshield cracked. The vehicle was repaired by Safelite at the contact's residence. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, a truck spun out and gravel fell from the truck…
  • 11656119 No incident happened. My 2021 Charger windshield has not been recalled due to the adhesive around the edge of windshield
Active exhaust valve actuator spring detachmentUNKNOWN OR OTHER1 complaints2026-05 → 2026-05charger-2021-exhaust-valve-actuator-spring
  • 11740165 Stellantis hasn't put a recall out on the part called Mopar Exhaust Valve Actuator - Mopar (68505881AA). There is a detachable spring that can break over time and its a known common problem. The dealership told me that they can't just order the spring like they use to and…
Rear door inoperability from interior regardless of child lock positionSTRUCTURE:BODY1 complaints2025-10 → 2025-10charger-2021-rear-door-child-lock
  • 11693721 Rear doors cannot be opened from the inside when the child proof locks are in the open position, or the locked position. They can only be opened for the inside when unlocked from the drivers unlock panel
Electric power steering failure while turningSTEERING1 complaints2023-09 → 2023-09charger-2021-electric-power-steering-failure
  • 11544745 The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH and making a left turn, the power steering failed to operate properly, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction. The contact stated that the "Electric Power Steering Failure" message was…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
342021-04-242026-09-0520AIR BAGS:15; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:5; POWER TRAIN:5; ENGINE:3; VISIBILITY:2

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
21V51600008/07/2021VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELDChrysler (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."A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.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.
24V19800014/03/2024AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATORChrysler (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.An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202448legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2021 Dodge Charger vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/dodge/charger
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2021 Dodge Charger},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/dodge/charger}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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