2023 Dodge Challenger Problems, Recalls & Reliability

52 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Dodge Challenger, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 10/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Visibility & wipers leads the reports.

52Complaints
10/100Trouble index
2Recalls

Typical

Where 2023 sits among all Challenger years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Visibility & wipers 13 complaints (25%)
Other 10 complaints (19%)
Brakes & stability 6 complaints (12%)
Electrical 5 complaints (10%)
Engine 4 complaints (8%)
Body & structure 4 complaints (8%)

Recalls (2)

SEATS 24V573000 2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207,…

Fix: Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…

PARKING BRAKE 24V112000 2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…

Fix: Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's…

Technical service bulletins

158 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2023 Dodge Challenger. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2023 Challenger TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2023peak 24 in 20242026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2023 Dodge Challenger reliable?

The 2023 Dodge Challenger drew 52 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 10/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).

What are the most common 2023 Dodge Challenger problems?

The top reported problems for the 2023 Dodge Challenger are visibility & wipers (13 complaints), other (10), and brakes & stability (6).

Does the 2023 Dodge Challenger have recalls?

2 recall campaigns apply to the 2023 Dodge Challenger. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.