What are the worst Dodge Challenger years?

Q: What are the worst Dodge Challenger years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Dodge Challenger years are 2010, 2012 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2008, 2017, 2020, 2021.

Dodge Challenger: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2010, 2012

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2008, 2017, 2020, 2021

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

202343 complaints · 2 recalls 2021solid year19 complaints · 2 recalls 2020solid year20 complaints · 1 recalls 201959 complaints · 3 recalls 201875 complaints · 4 recalls 2017solid year49 complaints · 3 recalls 201678 complaints · 2 recalls 2015126 complaints · 6 recalls 2014149 complaints · 5 recalls 2013179 complaints · 5 recalls 2012worst year253 complaints · 6 recalls 2011193 complaints · 6 recalls 2010worst year299 complaints · 7 recalls 2009133 complaints · 7 recalls 2008solid year10 complaints · 3 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.