2026 Dodge Charger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Lane Departure: Assist (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2026-08-13 · campaign 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requi
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Service bulletins (155)
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.
Structure:body 2026-10-23 · 08-394-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: driver door module (ddm) and passenger door module (pdm) update customers may experience the following: symptom: ● driver and/or passenger front door windows do not drop when opening and closing the door. technicians may find diagnostic trouble code (dtc) in the driver door module: ● b2577-00
Engine 2026-10-20 · 9100949 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
oil filter if an engine oil leak develops from gasket of a newly installed mopar engine oil filter, please replace it with an equivalent bpro brand engine oil filter.
Steering 2026-10-16 · 19-005-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
steering wheel buzz, squeak, rattle (bsr) customers may experience the following: symptom: ● rattle noise from the steering wheel when driving over uneven road surfaces. this bulletin involves replacing the steering wheel.
Electrical System 2026-10-03 · 08-137-26 REV. E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: ignition system control module (iscm) updates pcr9a 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): ● **p0300-00 - multiple cylinder misfire. ● p0301-00 - cylinder
Power Train 2026-10-03 · 21-020-26 REV. E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: transmission control module (tcm) updates pcr9a customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle must symptom: exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● p1625-00 - park pawl system failure. note: the above dtcs are being falsely set du
Power Train 2026-10-03 · 18-022-26 REV. F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: powertrain control module (pcm) updates pcr9a 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): ● **p032f-00 - combustion engine producing insufficient torque. ● p2d
Showing the 6 most recent of 155 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-02 · Lane Departure: Assist“this vehicle has active driving assist safety failure. at highway speeds on right turns the system offers absolutely no detectable steering wheel assistance to keep the vehicle in the lane. if the driver does not keep the vehicle in the lane the system will let the vehicle veer into the next lane to the left. after entering that lane about half way…”
2026-08-06 · Electrical System · 190 mi“the contact owns a 2026 dodge charger. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after refueling. another motorist attempted to assist the contact with jumpstarting the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start and was towed to a dealer. after approximately one week, the dealer replaced the main battery and performed several software …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.