The 2026 Dodge Charger has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 9 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 20 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 95 MPGe with an estimated range of 295 miles. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 19–20 MPG (9 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
19–20MPG
9 EPA certified variants (all-electric and 3l 6-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 Dodge Charger?

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
Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 100 MPGe 89 MPGe 95 MPGe 295 mi $800 / yr
Charger Daytona R/T AWD 305/35ZR20 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 93 MPGe 79 MPGe 86 MPGe 267 mi $900 / yr
Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 93 MPGe 79 MPGe 86 MPGe 267 mi $900 / yr
Charger Daytona R/T AWD 245/55ZR18 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 91 MPGe 78 MPGe 85 MPGe 263 mi $900 / yr
Charger Daytona R/T AWD 275/40R20 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 89 MPGe 76 MPGe 83 MPGe 258 mi $900 / yr
Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear A/S 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 82 MPGe 73 MPGe 78 MPGe 241 mi $1,000 / yr
Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 77 MPGe 68 MPGe 72 MPGe 223 mi $1,050 / yr
Charger R/T AWD 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Charger Scat Pack AWD 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / 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.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2026 Dodge Charger provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 295 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 Dodge Charger?

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
DAYTONA 4 DR BEV AWD —
DAYTONA 2 DR BEV AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Dodge Charger models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Dodge Charger?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

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

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.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 Dodge Charger?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V531000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
View all 2026 Dodge Charger recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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.