2021 Dodge Charger vs 2021 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Dodge Charger | 2021 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 131 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 302 | 88 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 27–47 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 34 |
| Power Train | 5 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 17 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 12 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2021 Dodge Charger
2021 Hyundai Sonata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.