Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2023The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2010–2015, 2019More problems; check the recalls were done
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2011CAREFULSerious complaints 2.1× usual, mostly air bags and engine Extended coverage
111 serious complaints of 193, the most about air bags (35) and engine (23); per car on the road, 2.1× this model's usual year. 6 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge challenger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v252000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Sep 2016
“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the timing chain snapped and fractured. All the warning lights illuminated and flashed. The vehicle was towed to a friend's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jul 2026
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. (09-002-14, Jun 2014)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
193 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 16–21 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features
Every Challenger year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl; 5.7L 8-cyl; 6.4L 8-cyl · Drive: RWD
2011 Challenger trims
| R/T | SRT8 |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Dodge reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Dodge aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 303 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 375 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 717 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 485 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 13–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 43 | Visibility/wiper (13) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | AWD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 9 | Seat belts (2) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | AWD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 19 | Electrical system (4) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | AWD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 20 | Electrical system (7) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | AWD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 58 | Electrical system (16) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | AWD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 75 | Electrical system (28) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | AWD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 49 | Electrical system (16) | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 16–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 78 | Power train (16) | No |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 16–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 126 | Power train (29) | No |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 17–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 149 | Electrical system (62) | No |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 17–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 179 | Electrical system (104) | No |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 17–21 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 253 | Electrical system (138) | No |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 16–21 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 193 | Electrical system (103) | No |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.1L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 15–20 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 299 | Engine (75) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Challenger 2017–2023 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Not Available | 2 | 43 |
| 2023 | Dodge Challenger (Driver) 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 2 | 43 |
| 2023 | Dodge Challenger (Front Seat) 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Not Available | 2 | 43 |
| 2023 | Dodge Challenger AWD 2 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Not Available | 2 | 43 |
| 2023 | Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 2 | 43 |
| 2023 | Dodge Challenger SRT (Driver) 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 2 | 43 |
| 2023 | Dodge Challenger SRT (Front Seat) 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Not Available | 2 | 43 |
| 2022 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 2 | 9 |
| 2022 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 2 | 9 |
| 2022 | Dodge Challenger (Driver) 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 9 |
| 2022 | Dodge Challenger (Front Seat) 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 9 |
| 2022 | Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 9 |
| 2022 | Dodge Challenger SRT (Front Seat) 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 9 |
| 2021 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 2 | 19 |
| 2021 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 2 | 19 |
| 2021 | Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 19 |
| 2021 | Dodge Challenger(Driver only) 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | Dodge Challenger(Front Seat only) 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 2 | 19 |
| 2020 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 20 |
| 2020 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 20 |
| 2020 | Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 3 | 58 |
| 2019 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 3 | 58 |
| 2019 | Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 51 |
| 2019 | DODGE CHALLENGER SRT Scatpack 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 51 |
| 2018 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 75 |
| 2018 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 75 |
| 2018 | Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 61 |
| 2018 | Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 61 |
| 2017 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 3 | 49 |
| 2017 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 3 | 49 |
| 2017 | Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 45 |
| 2016 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 2 | 78 |
| 2016 | Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 76 |
| 2015 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 6 | 126 |
| 2015 | SRT Challenger 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 149 |
| 2014 | SRT Challenger 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 179 |
| 2012 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 253 |
| 2011 | Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 193 |
| 2010 | Dodge Challenger 2-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 299 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Challenger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–23 |
| 2023 | Challenger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2023 | Challenger SRT | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16 |
| 2023 | Challenger SRT Demon 170 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 13 |
| 2023 | Challenger SRT Widebody | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
15–16 |
| 2023 | Challenger Widebody | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–18 |
| 2022 | Challenger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–23 |
| 2022 | Challenger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2022 | Challenger SRT | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16 |
| 2022 | Challenger SRT Widebody | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
15–16 |
| 2022 | Challenger Widebody | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–18 |
| 2021 | Challenger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–23 |
| 2021 | Challenger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2021 | Challenger SRT | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16 |
| 2021 | Challenger SRT Widebody | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
15–16 |
| 2021 | Challenger Widebody | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–18 |
| 2020 | Challenger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–23 |
| 2020 | Challenger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2020 | Challenger SRT | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16 |
| 2020 | Challenger SRT Widebody | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
15–16 |
| 2020 | Challenger Widebody | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–18 |
| 2019 | Challenger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–23 |
| 2019 | Challenger GT | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2019 | Challenger SRT | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16 |
| 2018 | Challenger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–23 |
| 2018 | Challenger GT | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2018 | Challenger SRT | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–18 |
| 2017 | Challenger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–23 |
| 2017 | Challenger GT | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2017 | Challenger SRT | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–18 |
| 2016 | Challenger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–23 |
| 2016 | Challenger SRT8 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–18 |
| 2015 | Challenger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17–23 |
| 2015 | Challenger SRT8 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–18 |
| 2014 | Challenger | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–21 |
| 2014 | Challenger SRT8 | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17 |
| 2013 | Challenger | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–21 |
| 2013 | Challenger SRT8 | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17 |
| 2012 | Challenger | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–21 |
| 2012 | Challenger SRT8 | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
17 |
| 2011 | Challenger | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–21 |
| 2011 | Challenger SRT8 | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
16–17 |
| 2010 | Challenger | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.1 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.1 L |
15–20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.