This 2023 model shows good reliability, primarily driven by a below-average recall rate for the DODGE brand.
Key Factor:below-average recall rate
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Safety Alert
Safety Alert: This model has a higher recall frequency (2) than the average DODGE vehicle (0.7). Owners should prioritize checking these components.
2 recalls for this vehicle0.7 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
๐Why This Matters
Brake and steering systems are the foundation of vehicle control. Issues in these areas directly influence insurance risk assessments.
Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.
Focus Area:critical safety systems
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Expert Analysis
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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Crack
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Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.7)
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Summary:
Safety & Reliability Score
82/100
Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-16
Complaint Impact-1.75
Investigation Impact-0
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2023 DODGE Challenger
Model Year2023
MakeDODGE
ModelChallenger
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
Jan23
NEWProduction
Jan23
RECALLRecall Issued
Dec23
ISSUEFirst Report
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
Consumer Complaint Analysis
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Most Reported Issue
15 complaints (43% of total)
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Complaint Trend
Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents
No critical incidents
Complaint Severity Distribution
Breakdown of 35 consumer complaints by severity level.
๐ High
1(3%)
๐กMedium
9(26%)
๐ขLow
25(71%)
Mileage Failure Analysis
โ๏ธEngineering Insight
Based on consumer reports, issues for this vehicle tend to peak around the 0-20k mileage range. The average reported failure mileage is 3,454 miles.
๐ Mileage data extracted from 6 of 35 complaints (17% coverage)
0-20k
6 reports (100%)
20k-40k
0 reports (0%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.
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Primary Risk Areas
PARKING BRAKESEATS
Official Safety Recalls (2)
Campaign: 24V112000
PARKING BRAKE
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Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 24V573000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence
A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 38B.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Investigations
0 investigations
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No active investigations for this vehicle.
Consumer Complaints
35 total complaints
Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2023 Challenger.
Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis
Crack43%
Stall9%
Noise9%
Crash/Accident9%
Warning9%
Display6%
Stuck6%
Visibility๐ต Low
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Have a crack in windshield on passenger side about half way up pillar. There is no places of contact just the crack like itโs from body flex and there are a lot of other challenger customers with the same issue
Other๐ต Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This make/model/year has many issues of windshield cracking. My car windshield was fine, no issues, I went to the garage to uncover it to drive and there was a crack among the passenger edge about 9 inches. I researched if this was a recall/known issue. No recall but many many issues amongst owners of this car, in the exact same location for no apparent reason. They are saying it IS a build issue. Window cracking in Dodge Challengers, especially 2023 models, is a widespread issue linked to potential body flexing/twisting from manufacturing defects, causing stress cracks in the windshield; it's often a factory/assembly defect, not just typical wear. Dodge will NOT fix my windshield, they state there is only a 12 month glass warranty. I purchased my car in May of 2024. It only has 3000 miles on it and there is NO evidence of debris causing this. If you google, you will see how bad this is and it is affecting these cars everywhere.
Engine/Powertrainโ ๏ธ High
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I know this has probably been posted. Driving last night with the wife and I smell fuel. Then the gas gauge starts to drop from full to empty in less than 3 minutes. I pull over, the car shuts down. I see fuel on the passenger side , just in front of the tire. Get the car safely towed home. I pop the back seat and remove the access cover for the fuel pump. See picture. This is how I found the fuel line. The green locking tab was not locked. Even though theirs a green paint mark to confirm the fuel line is secure. Obviously not. The locking tab barely engages and is so easy to move to the unlocked position with no effort at all. Stellantis should be embarrassed that a vehicle left their plant in an unsafe condition. Either the locking tab was not engaged fully or in my opinion a terrible design. It should lock with some effort. With the high pressure the fuel system is under there should be a better locking mechanism. This is a poor design. My car is not modified, has only 2,000 miles on it and has never been tracked. To me a design flaw or piss poor installation tech is responsible. The car could have caught on fire and hurt someone if it was in my garage. These lines should use aircraft style fasteners for the fuel lines, especially at the top of the pump. I have seen at least 12 other instances like this online. That means there are many more. There needs to be a recall that changes the fuel pump and a much more reliable fastening and locking system. These car were and are not cheap. Iโve never complained here or anywhere. I really enjoy the car. But now my confidence in the vehicleโs safety is very much in question. When I called Chrysler roadside assistance they said I couldnโt get a two until Monday 11-3. WTH! @DodgeCares sounds like you donโt really care. The BMW dealership that I have bought two cars from where out in 30 minutes to help and get me and my car home.
Body/Interior๐ต Low
SEATS
Passenger seat will not lock into place, even while driving or stationary causing concern as this becomes a safety issue.
Other๐ต Low
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
My traction control is turning on and off by itself Iโm not touching the button can be at a stoplight or drive down the road
Brakes๐ต Low
SERVICE BRAKES
As described in the 05-001-22 bulletin, my brakes are making a clicking noise when reversing or turning at low speeds. A bulletin has been issued for every year except 2023 (my carโs year) for the same issue.
Visibility๐ต Low
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Front windshield on the passenger side developed a stress crack. There is no impact mark and the crack developed while turning a corner. Hopefully this doesn't mean that there is a deeper issue with the frame. This is a common issue on this year and model specifically that many have been complaining about on online forums. The crack grew from 5 inches to over a foot long within an hour. Others have said this will continue to grow horizontally until it splits the glass in two. This is a huge safety risk for all of the obvious reasons which can be googled. Not to mention it makes the car legally undrivable until fixed.
Visibility๐ต Low
VISIBILITY/WIPER
On March 25, 2025, the windshield in the vehicle spontaneously cracked, while parked and unattended, beginning from about midway down on the driver side A-pillar. This seems to be a known and repeated issue with windshields on the Dodge Challenger. Inspected by the dealership who stated that they had seen the issue before and agreed that it was obviously not struck with anything. Dodge (Stellantis) denied warranty claim.
Other๐ต Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
At 7k miles my windshield cracked sitting in the driveway. I have done some research and there are plenty of examples of 2023 Dodge Challengers having this issue. It is because of a manufacturing defect in the glass. I contacted Dodge and the dealership and they've claimed this damage is known and even inspected to prove it was not caused by an impact. Dodge also will not replace it under warranty even tho it is a manufacturing defect.
Electrical๐ถ Medium
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
So this is not about an actual incident that occurred but is more so about about an issue with a manufacturer ive uncovered , being a mechanic and working primarily on dodge vehicles ive noticed at least for the last 2 years of modules the part numbers they list for their car line have not had the correct modules in them , in my own case I needed a module for my own car ,Ive bought 2 from junkyards using dodges own service library and the cars vins they came from that were once on the road and both cars had the wrong module numbers , I have since ordered a brand new module using the exact part number from a dealership brand new in the box and that module is also not the correct part number..my concern is who else is driving these cars from at least the last 2 years with the wrong module in the car, I have read all 3 modules using witech dodges own software and all 3 are not the ones that are supposed to be in them..I also know there are 152 on backorder of the correct ones that should have been in them with 0 being made...im not really one for conspiracy but this is kinda crazy. I know for sure that things like vehicle weight and stuff are programmed into these and the wrong calibration of that alone could easily cause the system to not function as designed causing crashes that could have been avoided if the system were functioning properly , the part number in question should have been 68399772AE,68399772AF and if they ever get a supplier for the latest revision they list that part number is 68399772AG, the supersession they list is from at least 2021 model years forward so it may have been even longer but I only have proof for the 23 year cars.the cars affected are chrysler 300, dodge challenger and dodge charger all trim levels as far as I've seen should have 68399772AE and none do. The file uploaded is a picture of a brand new 68399772AE out of the box and what was actually in the box. I have more of junkyard car modules that also weren't correct.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any recalls for the 2023 DODGE Challenger?
Yes, the 2023 DODGE Challenger has 2 recorded recalls from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including PARKING BRAKE, SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS.
Is the 2023 DODGE Challenger safe to drive?
The 2023 DODGE Challenger has 2 recalls. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.
Where can I check if my 2023 DODGE Challenger has open recalls?
You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local DODGE dealer.
๐Year-over-Year Context
โก๏ธStable Pattern
Compared to earlier years, the 2023 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.
๐ฏRisk Areas & Recommended Actions
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
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Parking brake
Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk
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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm parking brake recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.
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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all parking brake recalls are completed before purchase.
Campaign:24V112000
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Seats
Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk
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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm seats recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.
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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all seats recalls are completed before purchase.
Campaign:24V573000
๐กVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your DODGE dealer to verify recall completion status.
๐งญWhat This Means for You
This analysis is particularly important for drivers who navigate steep terrain, tow regularly, or drive in frequent rain or snow.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Verify all 2 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your DODGE dealer.
If any recalls are open, schedule service immediatelyโrecall repairs are always free.
Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.
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If You're Buying Used
Request the VIN before purchase and verify recall status at NHTSA.gov.
This model year shows favorable reliability metrics compared to alternatives.