Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Dodge Charger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Dodge Charger has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 122 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 #24V198000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V512000 Stealth Mode Disables Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V280000 Incorrect Transmission Park Rods Installed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V281000 Front Driveshaft may Separate from Vehicle NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Unknown or Other 33 complaints
- Structure 19 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
Of the 122 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 122 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Dodge Charger has notable electrical and powertrain issues, with multiple recalls and numerous owner complaints. The high number of electrical system complaints suggests ongoing reliability concerns. Additionally, airbag and driveline recalls pose potential safety risks, contributing to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| powertrain | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | 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
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Drive belt inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Unusual noises from the transmission
- Rough engine idle
- Unresponsive brakes
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Dodge Charger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.