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#BS-2021-DODCHA-64322021 Dodge ChargerProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 46 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 46 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
Top reported problems
loud bang from under the car when decelerating
2 complaints • Severity 8/10
loud bang
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
loud bang while decelerating
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
16 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 53K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (4 reports) • Median: 53K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Airbags (16 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Dodge Charger: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 35% of all reports filed for the 2021 Dodge Charger, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 53,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 53K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Dodge Charger, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2021 Dodge Charger, 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 4% of all reports filed for the 2021 Dodge Charger, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Dodge Charger. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
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."
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Chrysler (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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2021 Dodge Charger NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Dodge Charger is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2021 Dodge Charger vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
46
Class avg
48
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other large cars vehicles from 2021.
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. 46 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.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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