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2018 Dodge Challenger recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Power train | 2 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 9, 201818V524000 | Electrical system: wiring front underhoodA vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V524000
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| Jul 12, 201818E053000 | Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18E053000
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| May 17, 201818V332000 | Electrical system: wiringIf the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V332000
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| May 1, 201818V280000 | Power train: automatic transmissionIf the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V280000
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Owner complaints by component75
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 28 | 37 |
| Unknown or other | 28 | 37 |
| Power train | 8 | 11 |
| Wheels | 6 | 8 |
| Steering | 6 | 8 |
| Engine | 5 | 7 |
| Air bags | 5 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Challenger, Challenger SRT, Challenger SRT Demon.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The Uconnect HMI/touchscreen in my 2018 Dodge Challenger has visibly delaminated and developed severe phantom touch inputs. When powered on, the screen registers commands without any physical contact.”
- Power train
“Driving along and all of a sudden the shifter lights started flashing, wipers turned on, steering became difficult, and finally the transmission locked up.”
- Wheels
“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that the rims on the wheels of the vehicle were poorly designed and there were several cracks on the rims.”
Other Dodge Challenger model years
- 20222 recalls9 complaints
- 20212 recalls19 complaints
- 20201 recall20 complaints
- 20193 recalls59 complaints
- 20183 recalls75 complaints
- 20173 recalls49 complaints
- 20161 recall78 complaints
- 20155 recalls126 complaints
- 20144 recalls149 complaints
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- 2018 Charger6 recalls122 complaints
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- 2011 Dakota6 recalls44 complaints
- 2012 Ram 35008 recalls366 complaints
- 2015 Caravan0 recalls23 complaints
- 2014 Avenger1 recall205 complaints
- 2016 Dart5 recalls259 complaints
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2018 Dodge Challenger recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Dodge Challenger. The most recent, 18V524000 (reported August 9, 2018), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Dodge Challenger recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Dodge Challenger?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 75 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Dodge Challenger?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.
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