Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010CAREFULSerious complaints 1.5× usual, mostly air bags and engine
173 serious complaints of 238, the most about air bags (60) and engine (50); per car on the road, 1.5× this model's usual year. 6 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (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 made aware of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Sep 2016
“The contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jan 2017
238 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 15–21 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Every Charger 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: 2.7L 6-cyl; 3.5L 6-cyl; 5.7L 8-cyl; 6.1L 8-cyl · Drive: AWD, RWD
2010 Charger trims
| Base | R/T | Rallye | SRT8 | SXT |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19–20 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 2 | Lane departure (1) | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | Not rated | 0 | 0 | Electrical system (27) | Yes |
| 2024 | Electric | AWD | 70–98 MPGe | Not rated | 3 | 24 | Electrical system (17) | No |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 292 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 370 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 717 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 485 hp | AWD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 26 | Electrical system (10) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 6.4L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 16 | Electrical system (4) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 6.4L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 35 | Air bags (16) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 6.4L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 57 | Air bags (36) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 292 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 370 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 707 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 485 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 120 | Air bags (49) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 292 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 370 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 707 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 485 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 122 | Electrical system (45) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 292 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 370 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 707 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 485 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 128 | Electrical system (48) | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 292 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 370 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 707 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 485 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 182 | Structure (53) | No |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 292 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 370 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 707 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 485 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 136 | Power train (32) | No |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 292 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 370 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 485 hp | AWD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 11 | 346 | Electrical system (109) | No |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 292 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 370 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 485 hp | AWD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 9 | 367 | Electrical system (168) | No |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 292 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 370 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 485 hp | AWD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 15 | 661 | Electrical system (365) | No |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 12 | 699 | Electrical system (396) | No |
| 2010 | 2.7L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.1L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 15–21 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 238 | Electrical system (76) | 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: Charger 2017–2023, Charger 2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DODGE CHARGER 4 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 | DODGE CHARGER 2 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | Dodge Charger 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Dodge Charger 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 26 |
| 2023 | Dodge Charger SRT 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Available | Not Available | 2 | 26 |
| 2022 | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 16 |
| 2022 | Dodge Charger SRT 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 16 |
| 2021 | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 35 |
| 2021 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 35 |
| 2021 | Dodge Charger SRT 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 35 |
| 2020 | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 57 |
| 2020 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 57 |
| 2020 | Dodge Charger SRT 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 120 |
| 2019 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 120 |
| 2019 | Dodge Charger SRT 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 106 |
| 2018 | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 122 |
| 2018 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 122 |
| 2018 | Dodge Charger SRT 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 5 | 110 |
| 2017 | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 128 |
| 2017 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 128 |
| 2017 | Dodge Charger SRT 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 121 |
| 2016 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 182 |
| 2016 | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 182 |
| 2016 | Dodge Charger SRT 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 172 |
| 2015 | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 8 | 136 |
| 2015 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 8 | 136 |
| 2015 | SRT Charger 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 10 | 343 |
| 2014 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 10 | 343 |
| 2014 | SRT Charger 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 8 | 360 |
| 2013 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 8 | 360 |
| 2012 | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 14 | 648 |
| 2012 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 14 | 648 |
| 2011 | Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 690 |
| 2011 | Dodge Charger 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 695 |
| 2010 | Dodge Charger 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 238 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Charger R/T AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2026 | Charger Scat Pack AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2024 | Charger 2-Dr Daytona R/T AWD 18in | Auto (A1) | 87 |
| 2024 | Charger 2-Dr Daytona R/T AWD 20in Goodyear | Auto (A1) | 85 |
| 2024 | Charger 2-Dr Daytona R/T AWD 20in Nexen | Auto (A1) | 98 |
| 2024 | Charger 2-Dr Daytona Scat Pack Track Pack AWD | Auto (A1) | 70 |
| 2024 | Charger 2-Dr Daytona Scat Pack Track Pack AWD A/S | Auto (A1) | 78 |
| 2023 | Charger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
18–23 |
| 2023 | Charger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2023 | Charger SRT Widebody | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 15 |
| 2023 | Charger Widebody | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 18 |
| 2022 | Charger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
18–23 |
| 2022 | Charger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2022 | Charger SRT Widebody | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 15 |
| 2022 | Charger Widebody | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 18 |
| 2021 | Charger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
18–23 |
| 2021 | Charger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2021 | Charger SRT Widebody | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 15 |
| 2021 | Charger Widebody | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 18 |
| 2020 | Charger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
18–23 |
| 2020 | Charger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2020 | Charger SRT Widebody | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 15 |
| 2020 | Charger Widebody | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 18 |
| 2019 | Charger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
18–23 |
| 2019 | Charger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2019 | Charger SRT | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 16 |
| 2018 | Charger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
18–23 |
| 2018 | Charger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
21 |
| 2018 | Charger SRT | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–18 |
| 2017 | Charger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
18–23 |
| 2017 | Charger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
21 |
| 2017 | Charger SRT | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–18 |
| 2016 | Charger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L |
18–23 |
| 2016 | Charger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
21 |
| 2016 | Charger SRT8 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–18 |
| 2015 | Charger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2015 | Charger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
21 |
| 2015 | Charger SRT8 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
16–18 |
| 2014 | Charger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–23 |
| 2014 | Charger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–21 |
| 2014 | Charger SRT8 | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 17 |
| 2013 | Charger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2013 | Charger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–21 |
| 2013 | Charger SRT8 | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 17 |
| 2012 | Charger | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–23 |
| 2012 | Charger AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–21 |
| 2012 | Charger SRT8 | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 17 |
| 2011 | Charger | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–21 |
| 2011 | Charger AWD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L | 18 |
| 2010 | Charger | Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.1 L |
15–21 |
| 2010 | Charger AWD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
18–19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.