Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Dodge Charger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Dodge Charger has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 35 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 #21V516000 Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
Of the 35 complaints on file, 2 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Dodge Charger shows significant issues with side curtain air bags and potential windshield detachment. Recalls and complaints highlight weaknesses in safety features and critical systems, lowering its overall reliability score.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | very common |
| power train | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | 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 and rotor replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Cooling system fluid renewal
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light on
- Unexplained power loss
- Windshield vibration or noise
- Transmission hesitation or noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Dodge Charger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.