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2021 Dodge Charger

Gas
Large Cars
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA34
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2021 Dodge Charger is sold in the U.S. as a gas large car with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Charger, 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 34 complaints, most often about the air bags. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
ChargerGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl193023$2,700
Charger AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182721$2,950
ChargerGasRWD5.7L 8-cyl162519$3,750
ChargerGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl152418$4,300
Charger WidebodyGasRWD6.4L 8-cyl152418$4,300
Charger SRT WidebodyGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl122115$5,150

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43451, 43453, 43396, 43452, 43455, 43454.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Air Bags

19B
284,982 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.RiskAn inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.FixDealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
NHTSA campaign 24V198000reported Mar 14, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
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Visibility

Y47
21,258 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."RiskA windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.FixDealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.
NHTSA campaign 21V516000reported Jul 8, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
34complaints filed

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

Filed per year: 2021: 3 · 2022: 2 · 2023: 6 · 2024: 9 · 2025: 9 · 2026: 5

Most-cited components

Air Bags15
Unspecified5
Power Train5
Engine3
Electrical System2
Back Over Prevention2

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while attempting to sell the vehicle to the dealer, the dealer declined to purchase the vehicle because the VIN was included in a recall. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the …”Jan 7, 2025 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted with the “Service Transmissionâ€� message displayed. The contact stated that the continue to drive and do not shift message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed …”Oct 31, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of …”Oct 1, 2024 · Air Bags · 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
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10%
4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★10%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Charger model years

A

2027 Dodge Charger

1 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Dodge Charger

1 recalls · 5 complaints

C

2025 Dodge Charger

3 recalls · 35 complaints

C

2024 Dodge Charger

3 recalls · 24 complaints

B

2023 Dodge Charger

2 recalls · 26 complaints

C

2022 Dodge Charger

3 recalls · 14 complaints

B

2020 Dodge Charger

3 recalls · 57 complaints

D

2019 Dodge Charger

5 recalls · 120 complaints

F

2018 Dodge Charger

6 recalls · 122 complaints

D

2017 Dodge Charger

4 recalls · 128 complaints

F

2016 Dodge Charger

5 recalls · 182 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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