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2022 Dodge CHALLENGER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2022 Dodge CHALLENGER has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 115. The most common issue is seats/restraints problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: the driver's seat belt does not retract quickly on exit. it often flops outside the car and gets closed in the door.. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.

1 crash report 1 injury

11

Total Complaints

2

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

2 complaints
18%
  • The driver's seat belt does not retract quickly on exit. It often flops outside the car and gets closed in the door.
  • The contact owned a 2022 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 65 MPH on I-85 in the left lane, the driver noticed a BMW quickly approaching. The driver attempted to change lanes to the center lane, and the rear end of the vehicle slid out and the vehicle
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

The driver's seat belt does not retract quickly on exit. It often flops outside the car and gets closed in the door.

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (2)

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS14/07/2022

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Risk: Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure. In addition, a TPMS warning light that is already illuminated from a failed battery sensor will mask an actual tire pressure failure issue. Either of these scenarios can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z68.

High theft risk

#24 most stolen in 2025

The Dodge CHALLENGER was the #24 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025, with approximately 4,100 thefts reported to law enforcement.

Notes: Muscle car; engine and body parts

Recommended protection: engine immobilizer verification, steering wheel lock, GPS tracker, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Higher theft risk usually translates to higher comprehensive-coverage insurance premiums.

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2022 Dodge CHALLENGER

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,527
Per month
$211
Per mile
21.1¢
MPG
19
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$3,429/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,600/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2022 Dodge CHALLENGER

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$2,945
Full coverage / month
$245
Liability only / year
$747
vs US avg
+76%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (coupe-muscle)1.55x
× theft risk1.15x
× safety rating0.94x
× vehicle age1.05x
= Full coverage estimate$2945

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Dodge New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
3 yr / 36K mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Dodge. If you're buying a used 2022 CHALLENGER, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Dodge dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
VISIBILITY(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • SEATS/RESTRAINTS: The driver's seat belt does not retract quickly on exit. It often flops outside the car and gets closed in the door.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ENGINE: The engine makes a whining belt noise after coming to a stop at intersections, drive-through windows, and garages.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • VISIBILITY: Both sideview mirrors scratched easily even though I only use clean microfiber cloths to wash them. The scratches have gotten worse over time, and are starting to obstruct visibility.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • OTHER: the alarm keeps going off for no reason

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Dodge dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall
Frontal
Side
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At a Glance

Complaints
11
Recalls
2
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
1
Injury reports
1
Segment avg
115

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