2023 Dodge Charger Safety Report
2023 Dodge Charger Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2023 Dodge Charger
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2023 Dodge Charger. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (20) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 3 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2024 | Compare against the 2024 Dodge Charger with 4 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2019 | Check the 2019 Dodge Charger before buying across this generation. |
Dodge Charger Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Dodge Charger years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Dodge Charger | 4 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Dodge Charger | 11 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2025 Dodge Charger | 9 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Dodge Charger | 29 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Dodge Charger | 53 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Dodge Charger | 118 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2023 Dodge Charger Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2023 Dodge Charger, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Dodge onlyVehicle Speed Control
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Vehicle Speed Control issues Dodge onlyPower Train,Electrical System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System issues Dodge onlyElectrical System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Dodge onlyPower Train
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Dodge onlySteering,Electrical System,Service Brakes
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes issues Dodge onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2023 Dodge Charger
Reliability Score
The 2023 Dodge Charger receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2023 Dodge Charger
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2023 Dodge Charger
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2023 Dodge Charger:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left Rear Seat Back Malfunction Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger vehicles due to potential issues with the left rear seat back fasteners. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Parking Brake Recall Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, and Dodge Challenger vehicles for potential parking brake issues. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Stalling With No Warning Lights Drivers have reported the vehicle stalling with no warning lights, posing a risk to safety. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Slippage Transmission slippage when shifting from reverse to drive has been reported, causing a 2-3 second delay before transmission engages. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2023 Dodge Charger:
Issues with the infotainment system and engine control unit are common.
Problems with the transmission and engine have been reported.
Brake pedal sticking and service brake issues have been reported.
Steering wheel becoming firm at high speeds has been reported.
Recall Details for the 2023 Dodge Charger
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2023 Dodge Charger by NHTSA:
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence: A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 37B.
Summary: 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."
Consequence: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2023 Dodge Charger
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2023 Dodge Charger with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 3 complaints involved crashes.
The gas peddle got stuck and will not let me stop causing me to hit someone
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the “Service Shifter” message was intermittently displayed. While driving 60 MPH, the message was displayed and the vehicle shut off immediately. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was shifted into park. After shifting into park and waiting for several minutes, the contact was able to continue driving. A week later, while attempti...
Had the heater defroster on to clean snow off the car, came out later to go to work and noticed a crack along the bottom of the windshield. No safety issues yet, that I am aware of. Don't know if the problem has been reproduced or confirmed. Vehicle has not been inspected yet.
While driving, all of a sudden the ABS light, power steering light, electrical control message came up, traction control light all came on. For about 15/20 seconds, I had no power steering, and could not brake. Very scary. This happened 3 different times. During one of these times, everything on my dash went black. Then the heat turned on and we couldn’t roll down the windows. Very scary and dange...
The vehicle has had continuous electrical failure. The infotainment system download dot jar files daily and display the message of fatal error. They are unresolved issues with the telematics and the can bus to the point .2 engineers came down and took a look at my vehicle and still had no resolution. high voltage to head lamps. Voltage above threshold.
Theres a problem with the lifters.They are of the "MDS" type.If exposed to too much pressure while cold they appear to have a issue with the needle bearings failing.This problem was corrected on two other occasions and repaired.Its making the same noise again.Prior to this i had contacted the California Dispute Settlement Program as this purchase was from that state and had suggested they replace...
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal was slightly depressed and there was an abnormal vibration in the brake pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the brake pads and rotors on the driver’s and passenger’s side front whee...
ting to formally report an ongoing and unresolved safety issue with my vehicle that poses a serious risk both to myself and others on the road. The core issue appears to involve high-voltage faults and CAN bus voltage exceeding threshold limits—likely tied to the vehicle’s telematics system. Despite this, the vehicle is currently not communicating properly, and the diagnostics data are inconsiste...
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became firm. Upon inspection underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the front suspension bolts had severe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and a second dealer, Jerry Ulm Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM (2966 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607), where the...
since the purchase of my vehicle one year ago, my vehicle has consistently had codes that listed output to each headlamp, can bus code, it has also had engine control module code. This started a year ago and as of yesterday it still had codes. The code also include telematics and my infotainment system says fatal error. I have filed multiple complaints withFCA US LLC and have gone to the dealersh...
Rented car fromEAN holdings LLC. It was dosge charger 2023 . While driving odometer was changing display between km /hr and miles distracting and resulted in speeding ticket and potential for higher risk of accident.confusing 90 km or miles On investigation,both units on settings or custom it could change by unknowingly hitting left arrow and ok on steering wheel from miles to km viceversa. Equi...
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and ...
Transmission slippage when shifting from reverse to drive that causes a 2-3 second delay before transmission engages. Service manager at Cannons (CDJR) in Greenwood, MS advised that the cause of the slippage was due to fluid friction and that Dodge was aware of the issue, but hadn't issued a recall notice because they (Dodge) didn't know what was causing the problem with the transmission. The serv...
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the engine revved to 1,500 RPMs several times. Additionally, the contact stated that the hill assist caused the rear wheels to lock up, and the vehicle lurched forward, nearly striking the rear of a stopped vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the fa...
I purchased my 2023 Dodge Charger Scatpack 392 on July 22, 2024 and a week later I began to notice that each time I would backup and then shift into drive. There would be a 3 to 4 second delay in the transmission engaging with the drive shaft and when contact was made there's a hard thump that's felt throughout the car. I returned to the dealership and made a complaint about the issue I was havi...
While driving at highway speeds, my sunroof suddenly imploded without any apparent impact from a rock or other debris.
airbag did not deploy during a crash at 75 mph
Back-up camera: vehicle equipped with an analog camera which at times will not clearly display the view to the rear of the vehicle. Had the camera looked at by the selling dealer who advised that the issue was due to the quality and design of the camera the rear view under certain lighting conditions (in daylight) displayed a washed out display. I have other vehicles with back-up cameras that do ...
Forward collision warning: activates randomly. I had to decrease the warning sensitivity to near to reduce the rate at which I was receiving false alarms. Powertrain: noticeable delay after shifting down when using paddle shifters in manual mode. Electrical: The in dash audio radio station seeks down without user input.
Accelerator pedal was delayed coming back up when pressed. It is available for inspection. Because of this happening while I was parking the car, it collided with a tree about 20 feet in front of it. I’ve also noticed the car will sometimes accelerate on its own at speeds below 20 mph. I am taking the vehicle to a body shop on Monday to get fixed and be inspected.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2023 Dodge Charger
Has the 2023 DODGE CHARGER been recalled?
Yes, the 2023 DODGE CHARGER has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2023 DODGE CHARGER have?
The 2023 DODGE CHARGER has 20 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 3 involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2023 DODGE CHARGER?
The 2023 DODGE CHARGER received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 DODGE CHARGER?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2023 DODGE CHARGER involve unknown or other (3 complaints), vehicle speed control (2 complaints), power train,electrical system (2 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system, power train, steering,electrical system,service brakes.
How many crash reports does the 2023 DODGE CHARGER have?
There are 3 crash reports associated with the 2023 DODGE CHARGER out of 20 total complaints (15.0% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2023 DODGE CHARGER have?
There are no fire reports for the 2023 DODGE CHARGER in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2023 DODGE CHARGER?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 DODGE CHARGER.
How many injuries are reported for the 2023 DODGE CHARGER?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 DODGE CHARGER.
Should I buy a 2023 DODGE CHARGER?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 DODGE CHARGER is generally recommended. It has 20 complaints, 2 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2023 DODGE CHARGER?
The components with the most failures on the 2023 DODGE CHARGER are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3 complaints), 2. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2 complaints), 3. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN (2 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 3 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2023 DODGE CHARGER?
Be cautious of potential electrical and power train issues, and check for recalls related to seat back and parking brake fasteners. The 2023 DODGE CHARGER has 20 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2023 DODGE CHARGER?
The 2023 DODGE CHARGER receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 20 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 3 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Left rear seat back malfunction and Parking brake recall.
What are the known issues with the 2023 DODGE CHARGER?
Known issues with the 2023 DODGE CHARGER include: Left rear seat back malfunction, Parking brake recall, Stalling with no warning lights, Transmission slippage. These are based on patterns found across 20 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common safety issues with the 2023 Dodge Charger?
Common issues include vehicle speed control problems and power train and electrical system failures.
Are there any recalls for the 2023 Dodge Charger?
Yes, there are recalls for issues with the left rear seat back fasteners and parking brake fasteners.
What should I do if I experience brake pedal sticking in my 2023 Dodge Charger?
Contact your local dealership for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential electrical and power train issues, and check for recalls related to seat back and parking brake fasteners.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2023 Dodge Charger
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2023 Dodge Charger. The data includes 20 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 3 reported crashes, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2023 Dodge Charger an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14