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Dodge Challenger VIN Check

NHTSA holds 1,553 owner complaints on the Dodge Challenger from 475 production runs; the worst run has 21, the typical one 3.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 1,553 complaints · 475 runs · 2008–2023 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Challenger run is 2C3CDYAG8CH (2012 builds) with 21 complaints, 6.4× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 33% of reports; 2010 is the worst model year at 6.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns for Challenger model years 2008–2023.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge Challenger has 475 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 6% of every Challenger complaint on file.

FIG.01·Dodge Challenger — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
2C3CDYAG8CH••••••201221—2
2B3CJ7DW5AH••••••2010171—
2B3CJ5DT6AH••••••201016——
2C3CDYAG4CH••••••20121621
2C3CDYAG9CH••••••201216——
2C3CDYAG2CH••••••2012151—
2C3CDYAG1CH••••••2012141—
2B3CJ5DT9AH••••••201013——
2C3CDYAG2DH••••••201313——
2C3CDYAG5CH••••••201213——
2B3CJ4DG2BH••••••201113——
2C3CDYAG6CH••••••201213—1
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 463 Challenger runs has 13 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 626 Challenger VINs so far, most often 2023, 2022, 2021 builds; 6 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge Challenger the gap between build years is 6.7×: a 2010 car draws 6.7 complaints per run, a 2008 one 1.

FIG.02·Dodge Challenger — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20231.34333—
20221.3971
20211.318144
20201.320151
20191.457405
2018273369
20171.748297
2016270357
20152.21205516
20144.81382912
20134.9166346
201262333911
20114.9171352
20106.7261397
20093.3119368
20081771
ROWS 16·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2010 at 6.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2008 at 1. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 33% of everything Dodge Challenger owners report: Electrical System, 573 of 1,553 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Dodge Challenger — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System5731031
Air Bags25757—
Engine256415
Unknown Or Other17676
Power Train17153
Steering13771
Service Brakes99123
Fuel/propulsion System7415
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 34 recall campaigns on the Dodge Challenger; the 6 below cover build years 2008 to 2018. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Dodge Challenger — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
19V018000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2010–2014
18V021000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2009–2013
16V352000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2008–2012
18E053000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)2014–2018
18V332000Electrical System:wiring2015–2018
14V634000Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator2011–2014
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

19V018000 was opened in 2019 on cars built from 2010: 9 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 1,553 reports on the Dodge Challenger, 6.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Dodge Challenger — complaint severity
OutcomeDodge ChallengerAll vehicles
Complaints filed1,5531,115,966
Involved a crash97 (6.2%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire48 (3.1%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported8458,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Dodge Challenger share of that is 1,553 complaints over 475 runs, 0.14% of everything on record.

Everything on the Dodge Challenger
Recalls77 campaignsFuel economy23 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems1,696 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space16 cu ftUsed prices2,387 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1981–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Dodge Challenger VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,553 NHTSA complaints from 475 Challenger runs and 34 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Challenger production run has the most complaints?

2C3CDYAG8CH, a 2012 build, with 21 complaints. The typical Challenger run has 3.3.

Which Challenger years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2010 is heaviest at 6.7 complaints per run and 2008 lightest at 1.

How many Challenger complaints involve a crash?

6.2% of 1,553 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 48 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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