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Buying a used 2018 Dodge Challenger? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2018 Challenger has 4 recalls in this group. Cruise control that may not cancel or shut off appears in two listed campaigns; the other concerns are an incorrect park lock rod and vehicle stalling. These make recall documentation and the seller's account of cruise-control, parking and stalling behavior especially relevant. The 75 unverified owner complaints include 28 electrical system, 28 unknown or other, 8 power train and 6 wheel reports, with reported totals of 9 crashes and 8 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify completion of both applicable cruise-control recall campaigns.
- Request park lock rod and stalling recall repair records.
- Ask about electrical faults, power train symptoms and wheel-related repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Dodge dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Dodge Challenger
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Chrysler Group Models Have Wrong Park Lock Rod | Power Train | high |
| Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Chrysler cruise control may not cancel | Electrical System | high |
| Dodge Challenger Cruise Control May Not Shut Off | Power Train | high |
| Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Vehicles May Stall | Electrical System | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
75 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 8 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | Yes |
| Power Train | 8 | Yes |
| Wheels | 6 | None found |
| Steering | 6 | None found |
| Engine | 5 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 5 | None found |