Used Car Checklists

Used Dodge Charger: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 369 complaints across these 8 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Dodge Charger

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Problems that follow the Charger from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area20182019202020212022202320242025Total
Electrical441962234585
Airbags5473311298
Transmission942722
Engine28313

Charger generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Seventh generation

    2011–2023

    2015 update: Significant exterior styling updates; New front end with new LED lights.

    2020 update: Widebody option added for Hellcat and new trim released.

Mileages where Charger problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
5,000–6,900 milesUconnect touchscreen phantom touches2018
32,000–44,261 milesInterior door panel warping2019

Every Charger recall to confirm

17 recalls cover the Chargeryears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 5 campaigns span more than one model year.

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