1971 Dodge Challenger Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1971 Dodge Challenger. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1971 Dodge Challenger
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Drum (service brakes)
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
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Rotor (service brakes)
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1971 Dodge Challenger. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Dodge Challenger model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Challenger model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 Dodge Challenger | 5 | 1 |
| 1971 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Dodge Challenger | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 10 |
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | 7 | 133 |
| 2010 Dodge Challenger | 7 | 299 |
| 2011 Dodge Challenger | 6 | 193 |
| 2012 Dodge Challenger | 6 | 253 |
| 2013 Dodge Challenger | 5 | 179 |
| 2014 Dodge Challenger | 4 | 149 |
| 2015 Dodge Challenger | 5 | 126 |
| 2016 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 78 |
| 2017 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 49 |
| 2018 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 75 |
| 2019 Dodge Challenger | 3 | 59 |
| 2020 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 20 |
| 2021 Dodge Challenger | 2 | 19 |
| 2022 Dodge Challenger | 2 | 9 |
| 2023 Dodge Challenger | 2 | 43 |
Checking a specific 1971 Dodge Challenger
How do I know if my 1971 Dodge Challenger has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1971 Dodge Challenger; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 71V004000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.