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2023 Dodge Challenger

Gas
Midsize Cars
13 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA41
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg
20232022202120202019201820172016

The 2023 Dodge Challenger is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize car with 13 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Challenger, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 41 complaints, most often about the visibility/wiper. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
ChallengerGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl193023$2,700
Challenger AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182721$2,950
ChallengerGasRWD5.7L 8-cyl162519$3,750
ChallengerGasRWD5.7L 8-cyl152318$4,300
ChallengerGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl152418$4,300
Challenger WidebodyGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl152418$4,300
ChallengerGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl142317$4,550
Challenger WidebodyGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl142317$4,550
Challenger SRTGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl132216$4,850
Challenger SRTGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl132116$4,850
Challenger SRT WidebodyGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl132116$4,850
Challenger SRT WidebodyGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl132115$5,150
Challenger SRT Demon 170GasRWD6.2L 8-cyl101713$5,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46264, 46272, 46265, 46266, 46267, 46270, 46268, 46271, 46269, 46557.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Seats

38B
2,852 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger 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."RiskA seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers 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 38B.
NHTSA campaign 24V573000reported Aug 1, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Parking Brake

01B
1,808 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskA vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers 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 campaign 24V112000reported Feb 15, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
41complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 1 · 2024: 19 · 2025: 16 · 2026: 5

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper13
Unspecified10
Service Brakes6
Electrical System5
Engine4
Structure4

What owners describe

“On Wednesday, [XXX] I was driving on [XXX] between Daytona Beach, Florida and Jacksonville, Florida. My Dodge Challenger’s windshield suddenly cracked while driving when I transitioned from the newly resurfaced left hand lane to the lower, not yet resurfaced, right lane. Two cracks immediately formed from the left a-…”Jan 13, 2025 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report
“-The windshield cracked along the right passenger side with no visible impact points prior to entering the vehicle. -The windshield crack reduces visibility thus increasing the risk of a crash. -The independent service center that replaced the windshield stated that it was 100% a stress crack induced through the manufa…”Dec 21, 2024 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report
“Windshield cracked for no reason no scratches chips or damage but cracked from the A piller on the driver side.”Dec 2, 2024 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
2 DR RWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆11%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Challenger model years

B

2022 Dodge Challenger

2 recalls · 9 complaints

B

2021 Dodge Challenger

2 recalls · 19 complaints

A

2020 Dodge Challenger

1 recalls · 20 complaints

B

2019 Dodge Challenger

3 recalls · 58 complaints

C

2018 Dodge Challenger

3 recalls · 75 complaints

D

2017 Dodge Challenger

3 recalls · 49 complaints

A

2016 Dodge Challenger

1 recalls · 78 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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