Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Dodge Challenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Dodge Challenger has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 20 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 #21V516000 Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
Of the 20 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Dodge Challenger has average reliability, with some complaints about the electrical system and engine. A recall for improperly bonded windshields could pose a safety issue, but it is not a frequent problem.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| engine | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| fuel system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | 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
- Brake pad inspection
- Battery check and replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical flickering lights
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Fuel system odd smells
- Brake squealing or grinding
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Dodge Challenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.