2025 Dodge Charger EV problems & reliability
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Dodge Charger EV, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 25 | 69% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 14 | 39% |
| Power Train → | 10 | 28% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 19% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% |
| Engine | 2 | 6% |
| Steering | 2 | 6% |
| Structure | 2 | 6% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 17 reported components →What owners report
“I purchased this 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona new on March 24, 2026. Shortly after purchase, the vehicle began experiencing repeated serious safety-related electrical and propulsion failures. The most concerning incidents involve sudden loss of propulsion/power while driving. On one occasion, the vehicle lost propulsion…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Sep 12, 2026
“his vehicle is a two-door, five-passenger Dodge Charger equipped with the power Rear Seat Easy Entry feature. Because the vehicle only has two doors, the driver’s seat must automatically move forward toward the steering wheel to provide access for passengers entering or exiting the rear seat. There is a serious safety…”
Seats · filed Sep 2, 2026
“The contact owns a 2025 Dodge Charger EV. While reversing, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart. Additionally, the instrument cluster indicated that the transmission was switching gears, but the vehicle had completely stopped. The failure caused the contact to sustain whiplash and a herniated disc, for…”
Power Train · filed Aug 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
49 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Dodge Charger EV. The 10 most recent:
Inaccurate Horsepower Rating On Display After Update Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) displays an inaccurate horsepower (HP) or kilowatt (kW) range after CSN-74D update…
08-329-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026
Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification 74D – Powertrain Modules Software Update Dealer Notification The powertrain modules software on about 18,900 of the above vehicles may contain multiple software issues that…
74D Combo Rev2 · Service Campaign · issued Sep 4, 2026
Airbag Warning Light On or Intermittent. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) May Have The Following DTCs (Active/Stored)
S2623000052 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2026
Transmitter kit & transmitter - integrated key fob
114265 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026
Transmitter kit & transmitter - integrated key fob
114268 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026
Front Wheel Bearing Click Noise Issue Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Single or multiple clicking noises from the front wheels during static or very low speed steering maneuvers (left or right). NOTE…
02-007-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026
Handle bracket - exterior door & bracket - door handle
114080 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2026
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION NORTH AMERICA Powertrain Modules Software Update 80D The powertrain modules software on about 3,300 of the above vehicles may contain multiple software issues that could cause various…
80D Combo Rev1 · Service Campaign · issued Aug 12, 2026
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION NORTH AMERICA Powertrain Modules Software Update 74D SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION The powertrain modules software on about 18,900 of the above vehicles may contain multiple software issues that…
74D Combo Rev1 · Service Campaign · issued Aug 12, 2026
Cluster Assembly When the technician connects to the vehicle via Witech, they observe Stored and/or Pending DTC in the IPC for KM49, LB, KM74 Programs. The instrument cluster should not be replaced based solely on the…
9100880 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2025 Dodge Charger EV has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2025 Dodge Charger EV?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.