2018 Dodge Challenger Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2018 Dodge Challenger, and owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2018 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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Electrical system: front underhood
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number…
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Software (electrical system) and 2 other components
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler…
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Automatic transmission (power train)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for…
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Dodge Challenger have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 23,450 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The Uconnect HMI/touchscreen in my 2018 Dodge Challenger has visibly delaminated and developed severe phantom touch inputs. When powered on, the screen registers commands without any physical contact.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 2026 · Electrical system
“Driving along and all of a sudden the shifter lights started flashing, wipers turned on, steering became difficult, and finally the transmission locked up. Stalled in the middle of the hiway turn lane”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 9, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Dodge Challenger (Challenger GT, Challenger SRT). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13–19 / 21–30 |
| Fuel | Midgrade, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.6/5.7/6.2/6.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd; Manual 6-spd |
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 2018 Dodge Challenger
How do I know if my 2018 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 2018 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 18V280000).
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.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
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.