Problems · NHTSA complaints

2023 Dodge Challenger SRT problems

Owners filed 43 complaints about the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT with NHTSA between Dec 2023 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is visibility/wiper (13).

Complaints
43
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Visibility/wiper13
  2. Electrical system6
  3. Service brakes6
  4. Engine4
  5. Structure4
  6. Seats2
  7. Vehicle speed control2
  8. Forward collision avoidance2
  9. Wheels1
  10. Lane departure1
  11. Fuel/propulsion system1
  12. Steering1
  13. Other / unknown11

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20231
202419
202516
20267

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Visibility/wiper

13 reports
“Have a crack that started from A pillar without any indication of any hit on the windshield. Took to dealer and they checked and agreed it has no chip that started the crack and there are numerous reports of 2023 Challengers windshields cracking for no reason in the exact same spot. Dealer tried to get a good will done through Stellantis and they denied the claim because it was over the 12 month warranty”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 30, 2026Visibility/wiperODI 11753813

Electrical system

6 reports
“The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the instrument cluster cover had cracked twice in the center and in the right corners. The vehicle was initially repaired under warranty; however, the failure reoccurred within several months. The dealer had since refused to perform a secondary warranty repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and suggested visiting a dealer in another state and the owner declined due to the inconvenience. The failure mileage was 29,851.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 18, 2026Electrical systemODI 11765192

Service brakes

6 reports
“As described in the 05-001-22 bulletin, my brakes are making a clicking noise when reversing or turning at low speeds. A bulletin has been issued for every year except 2023 (my car’s year) for the same issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 7, 2025Service brakesODI 11679187

Engine

4 reports
“The engine is malfunctioning. It is available for inspection. When you accelerate the vehicle, the engine goes into limp mode then it goes into neutral and you have to find a safe place on the side of the road to pull over shut it off and restart it. It's very very dangerous. Yes, Vatland Chrysler Dodge in Vero Beach. After it first malfunctioned the engine light came on and it's been on ever since. The dealership Vatland Chrysler can't get authorization from corporate to repair it and the vehicle is sitting and unsafe to drive.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 28, 2026EngineODI 11734315

Structure

4 reports
“Windshield stress crack. From driver side A pillar across the windshield. Widely known factory defect issue. Causing many windshield replacements. No impact, no chips. This was due to improper bonding of the windshield during manufacturing, and body flex of the vehicle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 24, 2026StructureODI 11713072

Seats

2 reports
“Passenger seat will not lock into place, even while driving or stationary causing concern as this becomes a safety issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 19, 2025SeatsODI 11688299
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.