2021 Dodge Charger Problems, Recalls & Reliability
42 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Dodge Charger, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Airbags leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2021 Dodge Charger has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2021 sits among all Charger years
What owners report
Recalls (2)
Chrysler (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.
Fix: 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…
Chrysler (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…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
302 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2021 Dodge Charger. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2021 Charger TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2021 Dodge Charger reliable?
The 2021 Dodge Charger drew 42 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).
What are the most common 2021 Dodge Charger problems?
The top reported problems for the 2021 Dodge Charger are airbags (14 complaints), other (5), and transmission & drivetrain (5).
Does the 2021 Dodge Charger have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2021 Dodge Charger. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.