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Buying a used 2023 Dodge Challenger? Check these 2 recalls first
Two recalls stand out for different reasons: a parking brake that may not hold the car, and a left rear seat back that may not lock into position. Neither is flagged stop-driving or park-outside. The complaint record has an unusual shape — 41 NHTSA filings with no crashes, fires or injuries reported, led by visibility/wiper issues, unclassified reports, service brakes and electrical. Those are unverified owner reports, but the wiper clustering is worth raising.
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.
- Test the parking brake holding on an incline and confirm the recall repair by VIN
- Fold and raise the left rear seat back to confirm it latches and locks
- Run wipers and washers through all speeds and check brake pedal feel
- 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 2023 Dodge Challenger
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300, Charger, Challenger parking brake may not hold | Parking Brake | high |
| Dodge Challenger left rear seat back may not lock | Seats | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
41 complaints filed for this model year. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility And Wipers | 13 | None found |
| Brakes | 6 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 5 | None found |
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Structure | 4 | None found |
| Seats | 2 | Yes |