Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the transmission, electrical, and acceleration and cruise control. The 9 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
2023Tick items off on your phone at the car, or print it. Ticks stay on this device.
0/9 checked
2023 Dodge Charger: inspection sheet
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/2
Engine off, key in hand0/2
Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/1
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/4
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
These years share the 2023's design and most of its parts, so their problems are the ones to look for on this car too.
Worth adding to your 2023 checks
Worth adding to your 2023 checks
Worth adding to your 2023 checks
EPA figures for each version of the 2023 Dodge Charger. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, RWD | 21–23 mpg |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 19 mpg |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 mpg |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 18 mpg |
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Dodge Charger, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
The transmission hesitates for 2 to 4 seconds after a shift from reverse to drive. When it finally engages, owners feel a hard thump through the car. Dealer re-tunes have not fixed it. Other reports describe a "Service Shifter" message followed by the engine shutting off at 60 mph, a car that won't start, and a flashing gear selector. Some owners also report the engine revving while braking and hill assist making the car lurch forward. Software updates and relearns have not cured those symptoms.
Stalls and shutdowns in motion, with no warning lights, are the most serious pattern here. In one case the dealer found a failed wiring harness at about 17,000 miles but did not replace it. Other owners describe ongoing CAN bus and headlamp voltage faults above threshold, telematics errors, and an infotainment screen showing "fatal error." One owner reports fuel economy falling to about 10 MPG and being told not to drive the car. Repeated dealer visits, including a visit from engineers, have not fixed these faults.
The accelerator pedal sticks or comes back up slowly, and the car keeps moving when the driver wants to stop. Both complaints in this category involve a crash. In one, the car struck another party. In the other, it hit a tree during parking. One owner also reports the car speeding up on its own below 20 mph. This is a direct loss-of-control risk at low speeds, especially in parking lots and traffic.
Power steering and braking cut out suddenly for 15 to 20 seconds. The ABS, traction control, power steering, and electrical warnings all light up at once. One owner reports this happening 3 times, once with the whole dash going dark and the windows and heat acting on their own. That is a clear loss-of-control risk. A separate complaint says the speedometer flips between kilometers and miles after an accidental press of the steering wheel buttons, which confuses the driver about speed.
The parking brake pedal sinks to the floor with no resistance and won't hold unless the car is rocked. The problem started between 12,000 and 13,000 miles. At 14,000 miles the dealer found the parking brake shoes worn down to bare metal, and no warning chime ever sounded about brake drag. A separate report describes the brake pedal vibrating during normal stops. The dealer traced that to the front pads and rotors and replaced them at 21,000 miles.
Excerpts from complaints Charger owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
Forward collision warning: activates randomly. I had to decrease the warning sensitivity to near to reduce the rate at which I was receiving false alarms. Powertrain: noticeable delay after shifting down when using paddle shifters in manual mode. Electrical: The in dash audio radio station seeks down without user input.
Filed with NHTSA, April 2024
1)The powertrain runs very loud while standing still with the car on .2)The brakes are not that good because they still roll once you put your foot on the brakes .3)Also,the back up camera screen goes black or blue ,also flickering a lot which is unsafe and unreliable.There may be an electrical problem with this car .
Filed with NHTSA, March 2026
The vehicle has had continuous electrical failure. The infotainment system download dot jar files daily and display the message of fatal error. They are unresolved issues with the telematics and the can bus to the point .2 engineers came down and took a look at my vehicle and still had no resolution. high voltage to head lamps. Voltage above threshold.
Filed with NHTSA, January 2026
Accelerator pedal was delayed coming back up when pressed. It is available for inspection. Because of this happening while I was parking the car, it collided with a tree about 20 feet in front of it. I’ve also noticed the car will sometimes accelerate on its own at speeds below 20 mph. I am taking the vehicle to a body shop on Monday to get fixed and be inspected.
Filed with NHTSA, March 2024
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2023 ranks fifth for owner complaints among 8 Charger years, well under the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
Redesigns and mid-cycle updates change what can go wrong.
The 2023 is the 13th model year of the Charger's seventh generation (2011–2023).
It includes the 2020 update.
What changed for 2020
Recall repairs are free at any Dodge dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger 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.".
Risk: A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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 37B.
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.".
Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
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