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2026 Dodge Charger: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Dodge Charger, most recently filed August 2026. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

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 (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Dodge Charger. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 26V531000 Filed Aug 13, 2026

Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported844,027 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (2)

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

0involved 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 2026 Dodge Charger, by component (top 2). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 2.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2026 compares with other Charger years

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This year (2026)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.

Fuel economy: up to 95 mpg combined

95
mpg combined
100
city
89
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$800
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Large Cars

What it costs you to run

$687per year
$57per month
158gallons a year

Miles ÷ 95 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

2026 Dodge Charger configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive100 / 89 / 95$800—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive93 / 79 / 86$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive93 / 79 / 86$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive91 / 78 / 85$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive89 / 76 / 83$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive82 / 73 / 78$1,000—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive77 / 68 / 72$1,050—
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive17 / 26 / 20$3,350444
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19$4,350470

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

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Where to next

2026 Dodge Charger FAQ

How many recalls does the 2026 Dodge Charger have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 26V531000 (rear camera). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2026 Dodge Charger problems?

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (1), Lane departure (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2026 Dodge Charger get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 100 city, 89 highway and 95 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2026 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 2026 drew 2. 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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