2018 Dodge Charger problems & reliability
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Dodge Charger, alongside 6 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 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 vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (6 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2018 Dodge Charger vehicles were involved in 133 fatal crashes with 69 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 37% |
| Unknown OR Other | 33 | 27% |
| Structure | 19 | 16% |
| Engine | 11 | 9% |
| Power Train | 10 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% |
| Wheels | 5 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 33,000 miles (middle 50% between 9,739 and 47,283 miles), based on 56 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
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Unknown OR Other · filed Apr 30, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, there was an abnormal, repetitive thud sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the wheel bearings were replaced; however, after the repair…”
Power Train · filed Feb 13, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was uncontrollable. The contact stated that the steering wheel turned independently in…”
Power Train · filed Jan 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Engineering Analysis EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
Technical service bulletins
266 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Dodge Charger. The 10 most recent:
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
S2608000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2026
Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only
9100735 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2025
Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 18, 2025
Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 17, 2025
Engine Oil Leak
S2509000009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 21, 2025
Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
S2208000138 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 4, 2025
"Washer Light On And Will Not Turn Off After Adding Washer Solvent."
S2323000002 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2025
AIR BAG - SIDE CURTAIN
103239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 5, 2025
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 2018 Dodge Charger has 6 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 2018 Dodge Charger?
- · 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.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 33,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.