2020 Dodge Challenger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Power Train (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield:critical Fasteners 2021-07-08 · campaign 21V516000 · 21,258 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.
Service bulletins (321)
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
Engine 2026-03-21 · 18-044-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: powertrain control module (pcm) updates customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle must symptom: exhibit/set one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ● **p0111-00 - intake air temperature sensor 1 circuit range performance ba
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-18 · S2208000045 REV.C · 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)
Showing the 6 most recent of 321 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-30 · Steering“my steering was locked up when i started my car in the cold then on my first turn, it completely locked up and it did this several times and it makes a grinding noise. i am assuming one of the bearings has failed in it, but it failing on me the rack locking up is something different i believe.…”
2025-11-11 · Vehicle Speed Control“in your own words, tell us what happened. cro i have an urgent and safety issue with my 2020 dodge challenger hellcat. i was driving on road from work. when i was approaching a red light coming to a complete stop. i pressed the clutch to engage the gear into neutral. suddenly i heard a loud snapping sound, i lost all pressure to the clutch and almo…”
2025-11-11 · Vehicle Speed Control“i have an urgent and safety issue with my 2020 dodge challenger hellcat. i was driving on road from work. when i was approaching a red light coming to a complete stop. i pressed the clutch to engage the gear into neutral. suddenly i heard a loud snapping sound, i lost all pressure to the clutch and almost hitting the vehicle in front of me because …”
2025-09-15 · Unknown Or Other“air conditioning system failed. stopped blowing cool air. leak developed in system and it was traced to the evaporator core…”
2025-07-17 · Engine“cooling fans exploded an went through radiator, making the car inoperable!…”
2024-08-29 · Exterior Lighting“good afternoon, my right headlight wiring harness had rubbed on the frame down to the wires, actually meta l to metal and caused my head light to blow out and my turn signal to malfunction and there is no warning light for the headlight being out, i called the dealership and they said there's no recall and they want a lot of money to fix this probl…”
2024-07-25 · Seat Belts“seat belt starting to unlock on its own-driver airbag malfunction-passenger seat reverse gear malfunction -code. tsb 21-039-24…”
2024-07-12 · Unknown Or Other“on 11-jul-24 about 3:45 pm i was driving on the highway appox 70 mph and my sunroof exploded. there was only one car near me and not in a position to throw up any rocks.…”
2023-11-17 · Electrical System“trunk is opening automatically while driving …”
2023-09-11 · Electrical System“while driving the air conditioning control’s stopped working. it required restarting the vehicle, to get it to work again . the air also started blowing out the defrost vents without being changed to blow through them. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.