Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Dodge Challenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Dodge Challenger has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 19 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 3 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V664000 Instrument Cluster Malfunction/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V516000 Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
Of the 19 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 19 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Dodge Challenger has an average reliability rating. Its recalls involve the electrical system and windshield issues, but owner complaints are relatively low, focusing on airbags and electrical systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| instrument panel | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| windshield | 10,000–30,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
| airbags | 15,000–35,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
| power train | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 35,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Check and rotate tires every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering instrument cluster
- Windshield vibration or noise
- Airbag warning light stays on
- Gear shifting issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Dodge Challenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.