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#BS-2021-DODCHA-21F2

2021 Dodge Challenger

Based on reports from 26 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
26
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
281
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 26 complaints, 7 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

clunking or bang on start up

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

ac turns on when not selected

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

flat tire on new car

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

4 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 17K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags4 (15%)
Engine3 (12%)
Electrical3 (12%)
Drivetrain3 (12%)
Structure:body2 (8%)
Other2 (8%)
Back Over Prevention: Camera System1 (4%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking1 (4%)

2021 Dodge Challenger: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2021 Dodge Challenger, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 17,160 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 17K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Dodge Challenger, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Dodge Challenger, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Dodge Challenger, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Dodge Challenger. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

21V516000Aug 2021

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Chrysler (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."

21V664000Oct 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Challenger is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2021 Dodge Challenger vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

26

Class avg

56

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 26 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Challenger Model Years

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2021 Dodge Challenger: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Dodge Challenger?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Dodge Challenger is related to the airbags, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Dodge Challenger reliable?
The 2021 Dodge Challenger has 26 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Dodge Challenger problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Dodge Challenger has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Challenger problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 17,160 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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