2018 Dodge Challenger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (14) · Visibility/Wiper (4) · Air Bags (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
35 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 2018-08-09 · campaign 18V524000 · 12,779 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall o
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2018-07-12 · campaign 18E053000 · 1,930 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually tur
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.
Electrical System:software 2018-05-17 · campaign 18V332000 · 4,815,661 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the c
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmissi
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2018-05-01 · campaign 18V280000 · 71 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Service bulletins (255)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-09-30 · S2621000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the customer may complain about a popping noise, grinding noise, or an intermittent no reverse or forward transmission engagement. the tech may find damaged and/or worn transmission output shaft splines (850re transmission only)
Structure:body 2026-06-26 · S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
backup camera poor image quality inspection
Power Train 2026-03-09 · S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845re, 8hp45, 850re, 8hp50, 8hp70, 8hp75, 8hp75-phev, 8hp75-lcv, 8hp90, 8hp95. transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: p07e4, p1db2, p0716, p1b14, p0733, p1d90, p1d
Electrical System 2026-03-05 · S2608000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
active diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1a10-00, b1a11-00, b1a12- 00, b1a13-00-, b1a14-00, b1a15-00, b1a16-00, and b1a17-00 in the radio frequency hub (rfh)
Electrical System 2025-12-10 · 9100735 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify "z" part number availability. order a "z" part number for all exchange orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order"68" part number for new unsold units only
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Showing the 6 most recent of 255 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-02 · Unknown Or Other“the uconnect hmi/touchscreen in my 2018 dodge challenger has visibly delaminated and developed severe phantom touch inputs. when powered on, the screen registers commands without any physical contact. the failed touchscreen remains installed and available for inspection. the vehicle has approximately 19,600 miles. this creates a significant driver …”
2026-06-09 · Power Train:automatic Transmission“driving along and all of a sudden the shifter lights started flashing, wipers turned on, steering became difficult, and finally the transmission locked up. stalled in the middle of the hiway turn lane and because the transmission was locked up it couldn't even be pushed out of the way. traffic was backed up and people trying to get around because i…”
2026-04-06 · Wheels:rim · 75,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 dodge challenger. the contact stated that the rims on the wheels of the vehicle were poorly designed and there were several cracks on the rims. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered cracks on the inside edges of the rims. the contact stated that the cracks were formed while driving over bumps and un…”
2026-01-18 · Unknown Or Other“i purchased the vehicle which had minor passenger door damage under $500. there were false reports on copart and autobidmaster about the vehicle. they lied and said the vehicle was 91.2 percent damaged. the businesses are false. they admitted insanity as their fraudulent motivation. the title should be clean title and the door has been completely r…”
2025-09-11 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2018 dodge challenger. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the left turn signal light failed to function as intended. the turn signal light on the instrument panel was flashing erratically. the message "left turn signal out" was displayed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that on …”
2025-08-19 · Engine · 🔥 fire“i got the car on 4/13/2025 from a toyota dealership with about 31000 miles they told me the car fax showed the car had 2 owners a regular customer and another dealership, they also told me they change the battery but they failed to disclosed that they took the car to a body shop to fix a dent and to be repainted, by mistake they offered me the to…”
2025-06-26 · Electrical System“my trouble is with my 2018 dodge challenger. the uconnect system is delaminating and the entire system is malfunctioning. i have taken the vehicle to my local dodge dealer and showed them the issue, and they agree there is an issue. the safety issue is that the screen display system goes into what is called "ghost touching" where random buttons o…”
2025-05-16 · Unknown Or Other“no power then open the trunk and the power comes back on!! dash lights blink out and radio then window goes up and down! will leave u stranded…”
2024-08-25 · Electrical System · 💥 crash“i have had an issue like the 30 other complaints on here with my window going up and down and faulty switch!!! went to dodge and the lady stated no open recalls on the vehicle so i was probably looking at $2500 to fix . how is dodge not being held accountable for this and being liable to create a recall!!! i’m driving and the window started opening…”
2024-08-21 · Electrical System“control of the car electric safety equipment is compromised by the uconnect system - delaminating of touch screen. this seems like a know issue and the faulty screen should be recalled.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.