Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Dodge Challenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Dodge Challenger has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 75 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E053000 Cruise Control Cannot Be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V280000 Incorrect Transmission Park Rods Installed NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 28 complaints
- Unknown or Other 28 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
- Wheels 6 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
Of the 75 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 75 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Dodge Challenger faces moderate recall issues, particularly with the electrical system and powertrain, impacting overall reliability. While common failures are manageable and mostly low-cost, the car is marred by frequent electrical complaints and some powertrain issues. Thus, it holds an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $250–$500 | very common |
| Transmission | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| Wheels | 40,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | occasional |
| Steering | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| Service brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 6,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light persistently on
- Unusual transmission noises
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Frequent electrical glitches
- Vibration in steering wheel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Dodge Challenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.