2018 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 122 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2018 reports, 5 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 6 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorMar 14, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
Campaign 24V198000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraAug 27, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
Campaign 20V512000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, front underhoodAug 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, driveshaftMay 1, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.
Campaign 18V281000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionMay 1, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Campaign 18V280000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
122 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Aug 16, 2021
Delaminated touch screen creates errant touches.
Other or unspecified, Aug 14, 2021
What started as a bubble on the left side of my touch screen has expanded to the entire top portion of the touch screen. Because of this, random buttons are selected on the radio temperature controls and phone pairing screen. It is a safety issue because this happens while the car is in motion. It causes a huge distraction unless the entire system is turned off. My understanding is that this is a very common problem with this model of Dodge Charger. Another common problem, is the door panels are warping and separating from the frame of the door.
Structure, Aug 9, 2021
Interior door panels are peeling apart, causing the inside of the door to be shown. This looks to be a manufacturing issue. The remedy should be to repair the panels or replace them. This is a known issue within the community of owners so I feel that this should be recalled. The problem is present on all 4 door panels.
Other or unspecified, Jul 30, 2021
UConnect screen is delaminated and acts like it is being pressed and this causes the back up camera to flicker in/out while backing up
Other or unspecified, Jul 29, 2021
2018 Dodge Charger R/T uConnect system has a well-documented history of delaminating causing a series of hazardous conditions. The screen will jump from menu item to menu item, from one control to another, will disconnect phone calls, will prevent phone calls from being made, will exit out of navigation screens while driving, will distract drivers with constant beeping at loud volumes, will cause backup camera systems to cease functioning, will prevent users being able to access security features, and will generally have a negative impact on the mental state of drivers while driving down the road. These are dangerous conditions and the product should be recalled regardless of warranty status. NHTSA is charged with protecting the human lives while driving down the road and should act by instituting a recall.
Electrical system, Jul 21, 2021
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while operating the vehicle the touch screen display had delaminated and dethatched causing the back-up camera to become inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure and the owner was informed that the display screen needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 47,000.
Structure, Jun 24, 2021
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while entering their vehicle, they noticed that both the front driver and passenger interior door panel were becoming unglued, showing electrical wiring inside the door panels. The contact reached out to the local dealer about the failure but was told the failure would not be covered under the warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.
Structure, Jun 7, 2021
Inside door panels started to separate from the door, this is causing my power locks malfunction on the driver side (the separation is causing a lock button to misalign with the hole in the door panel). This started approximately 2 weeks ago. This problem started with the driver side door and has now affected 3 of the for doors in the car. Of course it happened about 4 months past the 3 year Dodge warranty period.
Other or unspecified, May 26, 2021
On 07/30/2019, your staff made an error on the mileage. It was reported 111,000 miles which would mean someone drove over 100,000 miles in a year? Which I'm not real sure if that is even possible... The mileage should of been reported as 11,100. The car currently has 27,073 miles. Please assist me on getting this corrected. Thank you. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Electrical system, May 22, 2021
2018 Dodge Charger with only 6900 miles. Issue began in fall 2020 at about 6700 miles, shortly after the 3 year bumper to bumper warranty ended. U-CONNECT 8.4 System malfunctions as often as twice per second and perhaps 30 times per minute, causing unsafe distractions (multiple beeps) and possibly more. Sometimes it is the radio switching channels, with an annoying beep each time. Sometimes it is a clock setting display which pops up with a beep asking "Do you want to change clock settings?" When these thing happen, other electronics act up - map and navigation goes crazy, phone bluetooth interface goes crazy. When U-Connect is acting up badly, the rearview backup camera sometimes does not work when transmission is shifted into reverse. The U-Connect can be used to adjust drive-train performance thus representing the possibility of an additional safety hazard. Disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it seems to reset it but only helps for a little while; from 1 minute to a day before it starts acting crazy again.
Structure, Apr 28, 2021
THIS AT ABOUT 5:30 AM WHEN I WAS GETTING IN MY CAR TO GO TO WORK I NOTICED THE PANEL ON MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS BEGINNING TO LIFT UP.MY CAR IS RARELY PARKED IN THE SUN LIGHT BECAUSE I PARK IT IN MY GARAGE AT HOME AND A SHADED AREA AT WORK.
Electrical system, Apr 15, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE RADIO WOULD INADVERTENTLY TURN ON AND OFF AND CHANGE RADIO STATIONS INDEPENDENTLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE BLUETOOTH FUNCTION WOULD INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATE, DIAL A NUMBER AND THEN HANG UP THE CALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GRIFFIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (961 E US 74 HWY, HAMLET, NC 28345) TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIO CONSOLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO AN UNSTATED ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Other or unspecified, Apr 15, 2021
UCONNECT NAVIGATION INACCURATELY SHOWS LOCATION. RANDOMLY, WITHOUT EXPLANATION OR ACTION THE GPS LOCATION WILL BE OFF SET AND NEVER RETURN CORRECTLY. SYSTEM WILL ALSO FREEZE WHILE DRIVING OR WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED AND DOOR IS OPENED. THIS AFFECTS ALL UCONNECT FEATURES (PHONE, BACK UP CAM, RADIO).THE INCIDENTS OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BOTH STATIONERY AND IN MOTION. ACCORDING TO UCONNECT REPRESENTATIVES, THE ONLY SURE WAY TO FIX THE ISSUE IS TO TOTALLY REPLACE THE RADIO. SYSTEM IS SUPPOSED TO ASSIST IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS TO ALERT SAFETY PERSONNEL; ASSIST WITH ROAD INFORMATION FOR SAFE DRIVING AND ARRIVAL, AND PROVIDE ACCURATE STORM INFORMATION, BUT CANNOT AS IT IS INACCURATE WITHOUT A FIX BESIDES REPLACEMENT. THE DEALERSHIPS BLAME UCONNECT AND REFUSE TO PERFORM WORK. HOWEVER, UCONNECT REFERS CUSTOMERS TO THE DEALERSHIPS AS THEY CANNOT FIX ANYTHING.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 13, 2021
WHILE STOPPING INTO A GAS STATION FUELING UP MY CAR AND SETTING HOUSE IN AUTOMATIC STOP WHEN FUEL TURN THE CAR ON TO START HEADING HOME BEFORE ARRIVING TO MY HOME CAR STARTING TURNING OFF ON ME MADE IT TO MY DRIVE WAY AND THEN STARTED POURING FUEL FROM THE REAR PASSENGER RIGHT SIDE BY THE TIRE
Electrical system, Apr 8, 2021
THE NAVIGATION IS REPORTING I'M IN ANOTHER STATE, ALSO THE ENTIRE RADIO SCREEN AND FUNCTIONS STOP WORKING AND SWITCH BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT TOUCHING IT.
Wheels, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Mar 21, 2021
MY DODGE CHARGER SHAKES WHEN I PUSH THE BRAKES ON A DOWN HILL OR WHEN DRIVING IN SPEED . THERE IS NO AVS LIGHT SYSTEM ON . THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND SO HAVE THE ROUTERS . HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL SHOPS AND EVERYONE SAYS THERE IS NO ISSUE YET MY CAR SHAKES WHEN BRAKED DOWN HILL OR IN FAST SPEED. THIS IS DANGEROUS
Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance, Feb 12, 2021
I DONT KNOW BUT I HAVE GOTTEN CLOSE TO THINGS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND NEVER HEARD NO WARNING ALERTS BUT MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE UCONNECT SCREEN IT FLICKERS REAL BAD IT JUMPS FROM BLUETOOTH TO AUX TO USB JACK TO SETTINGS TO EVEN TURNING ON AND OFF THE HEAT AND AIR IT CALLS PEOPLE AND HANGS UP AND IF YOU MAKE A CALL OR HAPPEN TO RECEIVE ONE IT PUTS THEM ON HOLD RAPIDLY FLICKERING OVER AND OVER THEN IT HANGS UP CALLS BACK REPEATING THIS OVER AND OVER NOTHING CAN BE SET BECAUSE IT JUMPS FROM SETTING TO SETTING AND I NOTICE THAT THE TOP OF THE SCREEN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT HAS A BUBBLE THE LARGEST OF IT IS TO THE RIGHT AND TO NIGHT NOW THE ODOMETER SWITCHED FROM MILES TO KM AND ALL MY TIRES SAY 2.1 2.3 2.1 AND 2.4 IT BECOME REAL FRUSTRATING AND WORKS MY LAST NERVE IF I TURN IT OFF IT COMES BACK ON LIKE IT HAS A MIND OF IT"S OWN AND IT ALL STARTED WHILE JUST SITTING STATIONARY AND NOW EVERY TIME I CRANK IT WEATHER I'M STATIONARY IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY ETC IT TURN THE MUSIC ON AND UP LOUD WHILE GOING THROUGH A ROAD BLOCK AND I STATED I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER IT AND HAD TO SHOW THE OFFICERS AND THEY STATED THAT I SEE DODGE ASAP PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS ITS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE 11/2019 AND IT WAS JUST A JUMP EVERY OTHER MONTH WHICH I NEVER KNEW IT WOULD BE LIKE THIS BUT I'VE READ UP ON IT AND SEARCHED IT AND I SEE IT HAPPENS ALOT WITH ALL MODELS
Service brakes, Feb 9, 2021, crash
I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE MY BRAKES FAILED. I HAD BOTH FEET PUSHING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MY BRAKES FAILED TO STOP MY VEHICLE. THEY DID NOT LOCK UP OR ANYTHING I ROLLED RIGHT INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. I SEE A LOT OF CHARGERS THAT ARE CRASHED IN THE FRONT JUST LIKE MINE. I REALLY THINK THESE BRAKE SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO OR ISSUE A RECALL.*DT CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND MANUFACTURE WAS NOT CONTACTED.*JB
Other or unspecified, Jan 26, 2021
THE RADIO ON MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY PUSHING BUTTONS ON ITS OWN, TURNING ON THE HEATED SEATS CALLING PEOPLE AND KEEPS CHANGING ROUTES WHILE I'M USING THE GPS PART. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND I SEE THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME UCONNECT 8.4. I HAD THIS CAR FOR OVER A YEAR NOW AND THE COST OF THE RADIOS TO GET IT REPLACED THE CHEAPEST I SEEN WAS A LITTLE UNDER $500, A BIT PRICEY FOR A RADIO IN A 2018 TO GO OUT IN 2020. THE DEALERSHIP WAS TRYING TO CHARGE ME $200 TO TELL ME A OBVIOUS PROBLEM BECAUSE YOU CAN SEE THE SCREEN IS LIKE PEELING ON THE INSIDE SO IT LOOKS LIKE IT GOT AIR BUBBLING GOING ON.
Electrical system, Equipment, Jan 22, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE U-CONNECT 8.4 SCREEN WAS DELAMINATING WITH A GHOSTING AFFECT TO THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM AND ALL ASPECT OF THE VEHICLE CONTROLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER DUE THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD PROVIDED A LOW-KEY RESET PROCEDURE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000.
Electrical system, Jan 22, 2021
THE U CONNECT TOUCH SCREEN IS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A PROBLEM WHERE THE TOUCH SCREEN BUTTONS ACTIVATE ON THEIR OWN RANDOMLY, CONSTANTLY ACROSS ALL SCREEN CONTROL SYSTEMS. THIS DEFECT IS ACTIVATING MULTIPLE CAR SYSTEMS INCLUDING SEAT HEATERS, RADIO, BLUETOOTH, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, ODOMETER UNITS, AND 911 CALLING, THE CAR HAS BECOME UNSAFE DUE TO ACTIVATION OF MULTIPLE SYSTEMS WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM IS VERY PREVALENT AMONG DODGE CHRYSLER VEHICLES. I CONTACTED DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT FOR FREE. I WANT ME TO COME OUT THE POCKET AND PAY FOR THE FULL SERVICE AND THEY REFUSED TO RECALL THIS UCONNECT CONTROL SYSTEM.
Steering, Electrical system, Jan 3, 2021
THE VEHICLE SCREEN WILL FREEZE AND BE STUCK. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I START THE CAR UP ALSO AS I'M DRIVING. ALSO I BELIEVE WHATEVER HAPPENING IT AFFECTING MY HEADLIGHTS AS WELL AND MY BACK UP CAMERA GOES OUT AS WELL
Power train, Dec 9, 2020
WHILE DRIVING & THE CAR IS IN MOTION, I WOULD BE ATTEMPTING TO UPSHIFT USING THE PADDLES ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD INSTEAD DOWNSHIFT. IT'S BEEN OCCURRING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2018. IT UNPREDICTABILITY OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, GEARS, AND TIME OF DAY. I NOTIFIED THE SERVICE TECH AT REDLANDS DODGE, WHERE PURCHASED, WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR ITS 1ST OIL CHANGE @ JUST PRIOR TO 6K MILES IN 2018 AND AGAIN IN 2019. THE RESPONSE WAS ALWAYS THE SAME, THEY MUST DRIVE & DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE VIDEP THAT WILL SHOW THE WORST ITS EVER BEEN FROM LAST MONTH NOV ' 2020 IN WHICH IT SHOWS THE TRANSMISSION, CONSTANTLY OR EVERY TIME, DOWNSHIFTING WHEN PRESSING THE UPSHIFT PADDLE. HOW DO I SEND THIS VIDEO TO YOU?
Other or unspecified, Nov 24, 2020
DODGE CHARGER SCATPACK 2018 HAS A ISSUE WITH THE RADIO WHERE IT'S CONSTANTLY PRESSING BUTTONS BECAUSE OF THE SCREEN HAVING AIR BUBBLES/ DELAMINATION. IT TURNS ON THE HEATED SEATS, HEATED STEEEING WHEEL AND MESSES WITH MY SPORTS MODE WHERE IT'S CHANGING MY STEERING FROM NORM TO SPORT. IT IS A DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CLICK THE X BUTTON.THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE MANY ACCIDENTS.
Electrical system, Nov 24, 2020
THE U-CONNECT TOUCH SCREEN IS DEFECTIVE. THIS A "GHOSTING" PROBLEM WHERE THE TOUCH SCREEN BUTTONS ACTIVATE ON THEIR OWN, RANDOMLY, CONSTANTLY ACROSS ALL SCREEN CONTROL SYSTEMS. THIS DEFECT IS ACTIVATING MULTIPLE CAR SYSTEMS INCLUDING SEAT HEATERS, RADIO, BLUETOOTH, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, ODOMETER UNITS, AND 911 CALLING. THE CAR HAS BECOME UNSAFE DUE TO ACTIVATION OF MULTIPLE SYSTEMS WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM IS VERY PREVALENT AMONG DODGE CHRYSLER VEHICLES. I CONTACTED DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR OR RECALL THIS U-CONNECT CONTROL SYSTEM.