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2018 Dodge Charger Srt
Common Problems

Ranked from 47 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

3
High severity
6
Medium

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Touchscreen Delamination and Random Function Activation

    25complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The UConnect touchscreen delaminates, causing random function activations and distractions while driving.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Radio and Infotainment System Glitches

    12complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The U-Connect infotainment system frequently malfunctions, causing the radio to change stations, calls to be made and hung up, and other functions to malfunction.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Door Panel Detachment and Interior Exposure

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Interior door panels detach, exposing electrical components and potentially causing safety issues.

  4. 4

    Exterior Lighting Issues

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlights and trunk lights fail, leading to poor visibility and potential accidents.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Steering Rack Failure

    7complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The electric steering rack fails, leading to loss of power steering and potential accidents.

    $900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Air Bag Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Air bags malfunction, failing to deploy during accidents, posing a safety risk.

  7. 7

    Engine Stalling and Unpredictable Shifting

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stutters and stalls unpredictably, especially during acceleration or deceleration, leading to difficulty in controlling the vehicle.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Automatic Braking System Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The automatic braking system occasionally activates independently, causing the vehicle to slow down or stop unexpectedly while driving.

  9. 9

    Suspension Rusting Issues

    2complaints
    High severitySuspension

    The front suspension is rusting, which can lead to structural failure and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

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