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 80. 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..

1 crash report 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

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

ENGINE

1 complaints

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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

1 complaints

• 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.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

• the alarm keeps going off for no reason

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“the alarm keeps going off for no reason”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints

• WINE NOISE FROM REAR AXLE AT 45 MPH TO 65 MPH BOUGHT CAR [XXX] RETURNED WITH CAR [XXX] ... DEAN IN THE SERVICE DEPT AT EAST HILLS DODGE SAID THEY HEARD THE NOISE...BUT THERE IS NO FIX FOR IT ...I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE RESALE VALUE OF THIS CAR . WITH THIS NOISE..ALSO I KNOW THAT A CAR WITH A BAD

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WINE NOISE FROM REAR AXLE AT 45 MPH TO 65 MPH BOUGHT CAR [XXX] RETURNED WITH CAR [XXX] ... DEAN IN THE SERVICE DEPT AT EAST HILLS DODGE SAID THEY HEARD THE NOISE...BUT THERE IS NO FIX FOR IT ...I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE RESALE VALUE OF THIS CAR . WITH THIS NOISE..ALSO I KNOW THAT A CAR WITH A BAD”

— NHTSA complaint filing

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:

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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
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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
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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
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OTHER: the alarm keeps going off for no reason
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)