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Buying a used 2018 Dodge Challenger? Check these 4 recalls first
Three of the four recalls involve unintended vehicle motion: a transmission that may not stay in Park, cruise control that can stick on, and a performance module that can trap cruise control. A fourth covers an engine computer that may cause stalling. None require you to stop driving. Owners filed 75 NHTSA complaints, concentrated in electrical system and unclassified categories, with 9 crashes, 2 fires and 8 injuries reported. Those complaints are unverified consumer reports.
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.
- Confirm by VIN that the Park-engagement and cruise-control recalls were completed
- Ask whether a performance module is fitted and whether that recall was addressed
- Ask the seller about any stalling episodes or recurring electrical warning lights
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM may not stay in Park | Power Train | high |
| Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Chrysler cruise control may not cancel | Electrical System | high |
| Dodge Challenger performance module may trap cruise control | Power Train | high |
| Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler engine computer may cause stalling | 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 |