2023 Dodge CHALLENGER
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2023 Dodge CHALLENGER has 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 115. The most common issue is visibility problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: it's not only related to my particular car. i moved to the us two years ago and was surprised how insainly dangerous driver side mirrors all of the american cars have. there is always a huge blind spot. people keep saying that if i adjust my mirrors properly there will be no problem, but it is not t. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.
49
Total Complaints
2
Recalls Issued
5/5
Safety Stars
0.4x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
VISIBILITY
12 complaints- • It's not only related to my particular car. I moved to the US two years ago and was surprised how INSAINLY DANGEROUS driver side mirrors all of the American cars have. There is always a HUGE blind spot. People keep saying that if I adjust my mirrors properly there will be no problem, but it is not t
- • This is an issue with Chassis rigidity and a manufacturing defect. Causing windshield breakage due to torsional forces, chassis load and unload. Here's my case: 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7 / 6 speed manual. This car was purchased new [XXX], it's now broken two OEM Mopar windshields. First o
- • WINDSHIELD - VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE AND WINDSHIELD JUST CRACKED. 12" LONG, EXTENDS FROM DRIVER SIDE PILLAR INWARD. DRIVER LINE OF SIGHT. APPEARS TO BE A STRESS FRACTURE, POSSIBLE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR DEFECT IN THE GLASS.
“It's not only related to my particular car. I moved to the US two years ago and was surprised how INSAINLY DANGEROUS driver side mirrors all of the American cars have. There is always a HUGE blind spot. People keep saying that if I adjust my mirrors properly there will be no problem, but it is not t”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (2)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.
High theft risk
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
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 2023 Dodge CHALLENGER
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5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2023 Dodge CHALLENGER
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
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Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 49 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐VISIBILITY: It's not only related to my particular car. I moved to the US two years ago and was surprised how INSAINLY DANGEROUS driver side mirrors all of the American cars have. There is always a HUGE blind spot. People keep saying that if I adjust my mirrors properly there will be no problem, but it is not t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: Not starting,Brake peddle hard to press down ,would not start vehicle, Afraid this will affect stopping when driving.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: I pulled car out of garage after a week and hear a pop. Drive had a severe wheel shudder after about a 1/4 mile returned to my house. Examined wheels the disc brake pads both sides had broke/crumbled and partially stuck in rotors. Pads are now crumbling. Car has 1200 miles bought new in August 2023.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: The computer system has a malfunction I'm driving it says shifter service the shifter starts blinking red car wipers goes on car will shut off in traffic into anti theft mode and ask fir code and will not start it has happened 3 times or more within 30 days the has been in the shop 3 times within 30
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)
Dodge CHALLENGER — Year Comparison
How does 2023 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 49
- Recalls
- 2
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 115
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