2023 Dodge CHARGER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
19,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 26 complaints (38.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 26.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 26.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 23.1% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 15.4% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 11.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Electrical System: 10; Power Train: 9; Engine: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Service Brakes: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Steering: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 12 |
2024: 6; 2025: 8; 2026: 12
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11633971 · 2025-01-03 (January 3, 2025)
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the engine revved to 1,500 RPMs several times. Additionally, the contact stated that the hill assist caused the rear wheels to lock up, and the vehicle lurched forward, nearly striking the rear of a stopped vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while at a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown software update was performed; however, the failure rec…
Owner-reported narrative. 35 miles reported. Look up ODI 11633971 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11685125 · 2025-09-04 (September 4, 2025)
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal was slightly depressed and there was an abnormal vibration in the brake pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the brake pads and rotors on the driver’s and passenger’s side front wheels. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for a…
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11685125 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11581292 · 2024-04-05 (April 5, 2024)
Forward collision warning: activates randomly. I had to decrease the warning sensitivity to near to reduce the rate at which I was receiving false alarms. Powertrain: noticeable delay after shifting down when using paddle shifters in manual mode. Electrical: The in dash audio radio station seeks down without user input.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11581292 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11647391 · 2025-03-10 (March 10, 2025)
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11647391 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11629793 · 2024-12-09 (December 9, 2024)
I purchased my 2023 Dodge Charger Scatpack 392 on July 22, 2024 and a week later I began to notice that each time I would backup and then shift into drive. There would be a 3 to 4 second delay in the transmission engaging with the drive shaft and when contact was made there's a hard thump that's felt throughout the car. I returned to the dealership and made a complaint about the issue I was having with the transmission and a transmission re-tune was done according to the service technician, but the problem is still persistent. I took it back …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11629793 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11649299 · 2025-03-19 (March 19, 2025)
Rented car fromEAN holdings LLC. It was dosge charger 2023 . While driving odometer was changing display between km /hr and miles distracting and resulted in speeding ticket and potential for higher risk of accident.confusing 90 km or miles On investigation,both units on settings or custom it could change by unknowingly hitting left arrow and ok on steering wheel from miles to km viceversa. Equipment modificationsor program can remove confusion in us vehicle and reduce risk Thankyou
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Owner report 11671146 · 2025-07-03 (July 3, 2025)
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became firm. Upon inspection underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the front suspension bolts had severe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and a second dealer, Jerry Ulm Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM (2966 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607), where the vehicle was determined to be performing as designed. The contact stated that later, while driving, an unknown object punctured the rear passenger sid…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11671146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11740951 · 2026-05-29 (May 29, 2026)
The vehicle has experienced repeated failures associated with diagnostic trouble code P06DD. When the condition occurs, the vehicle is unable to exceed approximately 3,500 RPM and experiences engine stalling and loss of power while driving. The issue is intermittent but has occurred repeatedly. The vehicle has been presented to authorized Dodge/Stellantis dealerships on five separate occasions for diagnosis and repair. The oil pump was previously replaced for this issue at approximately 5,000 miles, yet the condition continues to recur. Most…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11740951 at NHTSA ↗