2023 Dodge Challenger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (13) · Service Brakes (5) · Engine (3)
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Safety recalls (2)
Seats:critical Fasteners 2024-08-01 · campaign 24V573000 · 2,852 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger 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 38B.
Parking Brake 2024-02-15 · campaign 24V112000 · 1,808 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (162)
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.
Engine 2026-10-23 · C6C Combo Rev2 · Service Campaign
customer satisfaction notification north america crankshaft damper c6c the internal crankshaft vibration damper fasteners on about 345 of the above vehicles may become loose, which can result in an engine compartment noise and damage to the front timing chain cover, which if ignored can resu
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)
Engine 2026-09-05 · C6C Combo REV1 · Service Campaign
customer satisfaction notification c6c – crankshaft damper dealer notification
Engine 2026-09-02 · C6C Combo · Service Campaign
customer satisfaction notification c6c – crankshaft damper dealer notification
Structure:body 2026-06-26 · S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
backup camera poor image quality inspection
Power Train 2026-06-13 · 18-035-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: powertrain control module (pcm) updates customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. upon further investigation the technician must find one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) have been set: ● p0300 - multiple cylinder misfire. ● p0301 - cyli
Showing the 6 most recent of 162 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other“started a month ago and it's getting worse. when i put my car in park and then take my foot off the brake rather the car is still on or off the car moves. it's an obvious movement and that is when i'm parked on level cement driveway it rolls about a foot as of today. so times it scare me and i physically hit the brakes to stop it. i have an automat…”
2026-09-18 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 29,851 mi“the contact owns a 2023 dodge challenger. the contact stated that the instrument cluster cover had cracked twice in the center and in the right corners. the vehicle was initially repaired under warranty; however, the failure reoccurred within several months. the dealer had since refused to perform a secondary warranty repair. the manufacturer was n…”
2026-07-30 · Visibility/Wiper“have a crack that started from a pillar without any indication of any hit on the windshield. took to dealer and they checked and agreed it has no chip that started the crack and there are numerous reports of 2023 challengers windshields cracking for no reason in the exact same spot. dealer tried to get a good will done through stellantis and they d…”
2026-06-25 · Wheels“i am reporting a serious public safety concern involving walmart auto care center in waterford, ct, after tire installation on my 2023 dodge challenger. walmart installed four new michelin tires on 05/12/2026 after walmart.com order #[xxx]. on [xxx], a missing front passenger-side locking lug nut was discovered. i photographed the missing lug nut a…”
2026-04-28 · Engine“the engine is malfunctioning. it is available for inspection. when you accelerate the vehicle, the engine goes into limp mode then it goes into neutral and you have to find a safe place on the side of the road to pull over shut it off and restart it. it's very very dangerous. yes, vatland chrysler dodge in vero beach. after it first malfunctione…”
2026-03-10 · Visibility/Wiper“the front windshield spontaneously cracked from the a frame. this is dangerous because it weakens the windshield and can impair vision. multiple people online have complained about the same issue with their 2023 challengers. i had it fixed at my dealership and through my insurance for an exorbitant amount of money. i contacted stellantis and they t…”
2026-01-24 · Structure:body“windshield stress crack. from driver side a pillar across the windshield. widely known factory defect issue. causing many windshield replacements. no impact, no chips. this was due to improper bonding of the windshield during manufacturing, and body flex of the vehicle.…”
2025-12-29 · Visibility/Wiper“on 12/24/2025 i found a foot long stress crack on the passenger side of the windshield. i was a national glass association technician for 10 years i can tell the difference between a stress crack and an impact crack. there is no reason for this 2023 vehicle to have a stress crack with only 38,000 miles. apparently, this is an ongoing issue all one …”
2025-12-17 · Visibility/Wiper“have a crack in windshield on passenger side about half way up pillar. there is no places of contact just the crack like it’s from body flex and there are a lot of other challenger customers with the same issue…”
2025-12-14 · Unknown Or Other“this make/model/year has many issues of windshield cracking. my car windshield was fine, no issues, i went to the garage to uncover it to drive and there was a crack among the passenger edge about 9 inches. i researched if this was a recall/known issue. no recall but many many issues amongst owners of this car, in the exact same location for no app…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.