NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 20 owner complaints for the 2020 Dodge Challenger. Most complaints involve electrical system (7) and engine (4). The EPA rates it 15–23 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Challenger model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 133 |
| 2010 | 299 |
| 2011 | 193 |
| 2012 | 253 |
| 2013 | 179 |
| 2014 | 149 |
| 2015 | 127 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 43 |
“While driving the air conditioning control’s stopped working. It required restarting the vehicle, to get it to work again . The air also started blowing out the defrost vents without being changed to blow through them.”
“Cooling fans exploded an went through radiator, making the car inoperable!”
“I have an urgent and safety issue with my 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I was driving on road from work. When I was approaching a red light coming to a complete stop. I pressed the clutch to engage the gear into neutral. Suddenly I heard a loud snapping sound, I lost all pressure to the clutch and almost hitting the vehicle in front of me because I couldn’t get it out of gear. Nearly causing multiple car accident with all the cars infront and behind me on the road. I had to shut off the engine so the vehicle would come to a complete stop. Vehicle was towing into the closest Dodge dealership (Sahara CDJR in Las Vegas). After 2 days in the shop, the service advisor just called me and stated that it’s the clutch pedal push rod that snapped and the entire pedal assembly need to be replaced, which would not be covered. I asked him and he confirmed it’s not a common thing to break at the low miles (14741 miles on the vehicle) but I need to reach out to Dodge Customer Service to see if it would fall under “defective parts” claim. Please help me open a case and take care of this issue. It is a very serious safety issue if the rod would just snap like that during…”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,600 | 389 |
| Challenger AWD Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | $2,850 | 415 |
| Challenger Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,650 | 466 |
| Challenger Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,200 | 500 |
| Challenger Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,200 | 494 |
| Challenger Widebody Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,200 | 500 |
| Challenger Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,400 | 523 |
| Challenger Widebody Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,400 | 523 |
| Challenger SRT Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 22 | 16 | $4,700 | 546 |
| Challenger SRT Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 21 | 16 | $4,700 | 567 |
| Challenger SRT Widebody Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 21 | 16 | $4,700 | 567 |
| Challenger SRT Widebody Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 21 | 15 | $5,000 | 576 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
1 safety recall as of Nov 11, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (7), engine (4), service brakes (3). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2020 Dodge Challenger at 15–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (12 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2020 Dodge Challenger 5 out of 5 stars overall.