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2023 Dodge Charger: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Dodge Charger, most recently filed August 2024. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Dodge Charger. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 24V574000 Filed Aug 1, 2024

Seat May Not Lock into Upright Position//FMVSS 207

Seats · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Charger 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 37B.
73% repairedof 898 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 24V112000 Filed Feb 15, 2024

Improperly Adjusted Parking Brake/FMVSS 135

Parking brake
Official NHTSA text
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.
83.9% repairedof 1,808 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (26)

26 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Dodge Charger, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 26.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2023 compares with other Charger years

Best and worst Charger years →
2016201720182019202020212022202320242026
This year (2023)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 10.1%★★★★★
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Dodge Charger 4 dr awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined

23
mpg combined
19
city
30
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,900
CO₂ tailpipe
389 g/mi
EPA class
Large Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year

Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2023 Dodge Charger configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 30 / 23$2,900389
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive18 / 27 / 21$3,200415
5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive16 / 25 / 19$4,000466
6.4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 24 / 18$4,550495
6.4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 24 / 18$4,550495
6.2 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive12 / 21 / 15$5,500592

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2023 Dodge Charger FAQ

How many recalls does the 2023 Dodge Charger have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 24V574000 (seat), 24V112000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2023 Dodge Charger problems?

Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (10), Power train (9), Engine (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2023 Dodge Charger get?

EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 19 city, 30 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2023 Dodge Charger get?

NHTSA rated the 2023 Dodge Charger 4 dr awd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (10.1% rollover risk).

How does the 2023 Charger compare with other years?

Among the 2016–2021 Dodge Charger model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (35) and the 2016 the most (182). The 2023 drew 26. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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