Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Dodge Challenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Dodge Challenger has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 43 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 #24V573000 Seat May Not Lock into Upright Position//FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V112000 Improperly Adjusted Parking Brake/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 13 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Dodge Challenger has average reliability with some recalls, mostly for safety compliance, and complaints focused on visibility issues and the braking system. Moderate repair costs reflect these concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| wiper system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| braking system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $250–$750 | occasional |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | rare |
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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant level check and refill
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Battery inspection and testing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Wiper malfunctions
- Brake system warning lights
- Electrical glitches
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Dodge Challenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.