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The 2023 Dodge Challenger is associated with 41 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Visibility & Wipers, accounting for 10 reports (24% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 13 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6l 6-cyl, 5.7l 8-cyl, 6.4l 8-cyl, and 6.2l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 13 to 23 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 41 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Visibility & Wipers (10 / 24%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 13–23 MPG across 13 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Dodge Challenger?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Challenger 3.6L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 19 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Challenger AWD 3.6L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Challenger 5.7L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $3,700 / yr
Challenger 5.7L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
Challenger 6.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
Challenger Widebody 6.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
Challenger 6.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 14 MPG 23 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
Challenger Widebody 6.4L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 14 MPG 23 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
Challenger SRT 6.2L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 13 MPG 22 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
Challenger SRT 6.2L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 13 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
Challenger SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 13 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
Challenger SRT Widebody 6.2L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 13 MPG 21 MPG 15 MPG — $5,050 / yr
Challenger SRT Demon 170 6.2L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 10 MPG 17 MPG 13 MPG — $5,850 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Dodge Challenger?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
AWD 2 DR AWD 11.1%
2 DR RWD 11.1%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Available in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Dodge Challenger models.
View complete 2023 Dodge Challenger crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Dodge Challenger?

Summary of 41 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
41
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Visibility & Wipers 10 complaints
Service Brakes 4 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Engine 2 complaints
Seats & Restraints 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Dodge Challenger problems & component breakdown (20 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Dodge Challenger?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V573000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Summary: Chrysler (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."

Free Manufacturer 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 38B.
NHTSA Campaign #24V112000 Active Recall
Affected Component: PARKING BRAKE

Defect 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2023 Dodge Challenger recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Dodge Challenger

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Dodge Challenger have?

The 2023 Dodge Challenger is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Dodge Challenger?

NHTSA records list 41 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Dodge Challenger. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Visibility & Wipers, appearing in 10 filings (24% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2023 Dodge Challenger defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Dodge Challenger?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Dodge Challenger earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Dodge Challenger get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Dodge Challenger range from 13 to 23 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.