2018 Dodge Charger
Common Problems
Ranked from 53 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 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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Delamination of UConnect Touchscreen
15complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe UConnect touchscreen delaminates, causing ghost touches and random function activations, which can distract the driver.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V332000, 18V524000
- 2
Door Panel Detachment
13complaintsMedium severityOtherThe interior door panels detach from the door frames, creating a safety hazard and requiring repairs.
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Touchscreen Delamination and Malfunction
11complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe touchscreen display delaminates and malfunctions, causing erratic behavior such as jumping between menus and activating systems without user input.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V332000, 18V524000
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Radio and Infotainment System Malfunction
8complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe UConnect radio and infotainment system malfunctions, causing random button presses, disconnections, and system failures while driving.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V332000, 18V524000
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Interior Door Panels Separating
6complaintsMedium severityOtherInterior door panels start to separate from the doors, exposing internal wiring and causing issues with power locks and other functions.
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Automatic Braking System Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe automatic braking system activates independently, causing unexpected deceleration and potential loss of control.
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Steering Rack Failure
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe electric steering rack fails, causing a loss of power steering and potentially leading to an accident.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Electrical System Issues with UConnect
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe UConnect system frequently reboots or malfunctions, affecting various functions such as climate control and radio.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V332000, 18V524000
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Engine Stall During Cruising
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls periodically during cruising, causing the vehicle to hesitate or lose power.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Headlight Fuse Melting
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe drivers' side headlight fuse repeatedly melts, causing the headlights to go out, requiring frequent repairs.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V332000, 18V524000
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Sunroof Malfunction
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof spontaneously shatters while driving, posing a risk of injury from flying glass.
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Suspension Rusting Issues
2complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe suspension components, including nuts and bolts on the front wheels, are rusted and corroded.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
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.