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Buying a used 2018 Dodge Charger? Check these 6 recalls first
This year carries the most serious item in the group: a critical recall for curtain airbags that may rupture. Alongside it sit a Park-engagement recall, cruise control that can stick on, an engine computer that may cause stalling, and a driveshaft recall limited to police Pursuit cars. None are flagged stop-driving. NHTSA holds 122 owner complaints, led by electrical system, unclassified reports and structure, with 5 crashes, 1 fire and 6 injuries. Those are unverified.
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 the curtain airbag rupture recall was completed before taking delivery
- Ask whether it is a former police Pursuit car and check the front driveshaft recall
- Verify it holds in Park and that cruise control engages and cancels normally
- 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 Charger
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 Curtain Airbags May Rupture | AIR Bags | critical |
| Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM may not stay in Park | Power Train | high |
| Dodge Charger police cars may lose front driveshaft | Power Train | high |
| Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Chrysler cruise control may not cancel | Electrical System | high |
| Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler engine computer may cause stalling | Electrical System | high |
| Dodge Charger Pursuit backup camera blanks in stealth mode | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
122 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 6 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 | 45 | Yes |
| Structure | 19 | None found |
| Engine | 11 | None found |
| Power Train | 10 | Yes |
| Brakes | 6 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | None found |