The most-reported Charger run is 2B3KA53H76H (2006 builds) with 85 complaints, 18.5× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 31% of reports; 2011 is the worst model year at 10.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 56 recall campaigns for Charger model years 1983–2026.
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 Charger has 1,143 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 7% of every Charger complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B3KA53H76H•••••• | 2006 | 1 | — | |
| 2B3KA53H56H•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 2B3KA53H86H•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 2B3KA53H26H•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| 2B3KA53H66H•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| 2B3KA53H16H•••••• | 2006 | — | 1 | |
| 2B3KA53H36H•••••• | 2006 | 1 | — | |
| 2B3KA53H96H•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 2B3KA53H46H•••••• | 2006 | 1 | — | |
| 2B3KA53HX6H•••••• | 2006 | — | 1 | |
| 2B3KA53H06H•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 2B3CL3CG7BH•••••• | 2011 | 1 | 4 |
Each of the other 1,131 Charger runs has 46 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 436 Charger VINs so far, most often 2023, 2016, 2019 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 Charger the gap between build years is 7.1×: a 2011 car draws 10.7 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.5.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 6 | — | |
| 2023 | 24 | 16 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 15 | 13 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 35 | 24 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 57 | 30 | 10 | |
| 2019 | 117 | 53 | 7 | |
| 2018 | 118 | 55 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 126 | 53 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 173 | 73 | 7 | |
| 2015 | 127 | 54 | 9 | |
| 2014 | 318 | 72 | 36 | |
| 2013 | 331 | 77 | 23 | |
| 2012 | 588 | 83 | 19 | |
| 2011 | 620 | 58 | 25 | |
| 2010 | 208 | 79 | 11 | |
| 2009 | 158 | 66 | 9 | |
| 2008 | 550 | 116 | 17 | |
| 2007 | 489 | 105 | 15 | |
| 2006 | 1129 | 113 | 21 |
Heaviest year here is 2011 at 10.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1.2. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 31% of everything Dodge Charger owners report: Electrical System, 1,741 of 5,214 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 136 | |
| Engine | 12 | 40 | |
| Air Bags | 132 | 5 | |
| Power Train | 26 | 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 15 | |
| Steering | 16 | 5 | |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 10 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 56 recall campaigns on the Dodge Charger; the 6 below cover build years 2006 to 2018. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 16V352000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2006–2012 |
| 16V043000 | Structure | 2011–2016 |
| 19V018000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2015 |
| 18V332000 | Electrical System:wiring | 2014–2018 |
| 18V021000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2009–2013 |
| 15V313000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2006–2010 |
16V352000 was opened in 2016 on cars built from 2006: 10 years on the road before the recall.
The Charger against its rivals
The Charger draws 4.6 complaints per production run; the Porsche Panamera 1.4, the Genesis G90 1.3 and the Maserati Quattroporte 1.3. That is the highest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Charger | 5,214 | 1,143 | 4.3% | |
| Porsche Panamera | 103 | 75 | 4.9% | |
| Genesis G90 | 66 | 51 | 10.6% | |
| Maserati Quattroporte | 45 | 34 | 13.3% |
How serious were they
Of the 5,214 reports on the Dodge Charger, 4.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Dodge Charger | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 5,214 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 226 (4.3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 197 (3.8%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 193 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 7 | 2,728 |
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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 Charger share of that is 5,214 complaints over 1,143 runs, 0.47% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Dodge Charger VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 5,214 NHTSA complaints from 1,143 Charger runs and 56 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Charger production run has the most complaints?
2B3KA53H76H, a 2006 build, with 85 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Charger run has 4.6.
Which Charger years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2011 is heaviest at 10.7 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.2.
Does the Charger get more complaints than the Porsche Panamera?
Yes: 4.6 complaints per production run for the Charger against 1.4 for the Porsche Panamera.
How many Charger complaints involve a crash?
4.3% of 5,214 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 197 involved a fire.
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