2025 Dodge CHARGER EV: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
400 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 35 complaints (65.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 16 | 45.7% |
| Braking behavior | 15 | 42.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 11.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.9% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.9% |
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 | 23 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 |
Electrical System: 23; Fuel/Propulsion System: 13; Power Train: 10; Service Brakes: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Air Bags: 2; Engine: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 2
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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 31 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 23 |
2025: 12; 2026: 23
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 16 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11668879 · 2025-06-24 (June 24, 2025)
The contact owns a 2025 Dodge Charger EV. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the doors and hatch back door failed to open immediately. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the door sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Additionally, while driving into an intersection, the vehicle suddenly shut off with oncoming vehicles approaching. The vehicle was restarted and immediately experienced unintended acceleration and nearly caused a crash wi…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11668879 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11676341 · 2025-07-26 (July 26, 2025)
Drove the car home on July 2nd 2025 and plugged it in. July 3rd unplugged the vehicle got in the car and no start with several different warning lights, Service electric system, service dampening system and vehicle will shut down soon (although it was not even running). Waited about an hour, returned to vehicle and still nothing "no start". Tried again on July 4th and again no start. Call roadside assistance on July 5th and had the vehicle towed on a flatbed to the dealer. Vehicle has been at the dealer since then and its now July 26th. Dealer …
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Owner report 11677810 · 2025-08-01 (August 1, 2025)
The vehicle will display any number of warnings and then go into limp mode. The vehicle has been to the dealership 3 times to repair these issues but they have not been able to actually fix anything yet. The scariest aspect was the vehicle going into limp mode, but experiencing continued acceleration while not engaging either the accelerator or the brake pedal. There are numerous service bulletins and repair status issued by stellantis, but their dealer body does not know how to fix the cars. I feel like a stop sale should be ordered unti…
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Owner report 11687832 · 2025-09-17 (September 17, 2025)
The contact owns a 2025 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the instrument cluster became inoperable while driving at an undisclosed speed at night. The contact pulled over, turned off, and restarted the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the instrument cluster became operable after recharging the vehicle at the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that the windows only rolled down or rolled up halfway, and the driver's side door had failed to latch securely. The door opened unintentionally after being closed.…
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11687832 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11688018 · 2025-09-17 (September 17, 2025)
I just had gotten my 2025 Dayton R/T EV and i was on the highway in my first drive…. Enjoying the hell out of my experience. I had driven abt 12 miles. Even got a powershot in when i had a free right away in the highway and man… 😔😞☹️ im so saddend to share that a car got over on my car and completely swiped the right side, then got over in front of me and slammed on their brakes…. All at 65 mph. Man… my car’s sensors didnt help at all and my airbags didnt deploy. My sensors never detected the car on the right getting close or that it slammed …
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Owner report 11689277 · 2025-09-23 (September 23, 2025)
I don't know what failed exactly but I was making a left protected turn and the car displayed a red turtle on the cluster. When this happened the car went into low speed mode. I was able to go through the left turn but the car was slowly creeped through the left hand turn. If this would have been a unprotected left hand turn this story would have been completely different. I was at risk if I was doing an unprotected left hand turn and this happened I could have been t-boned on the passenger side. There was no warning and it just displayed thi…
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Owner report 11689716 · 2025-09-25 (September 25, 2025)
Sudden reduction in power event. Happened day after latest software update. Harsh slowdown with multiple lamps. "Reduced power" "brake regeneration disabled" unable to read battery percentage" Almost got rear ended. Also believe the service electrical system lamp has been disabled.
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Owner report 11692890 · 2025-10-12 (October 12, 2025)
I drove to Regal Cinema Hacienda Crossing for a 3:20 PM movie. Upon returning to the car, I noticed extremely slow and inconsistent responses from both the accelerator and the brake, making the vehicle nearly uncontrollable. I decided to drive cautiously toward the Stoneridge Dodge Service Center via [XXX] and exited at [XXX] . At the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] , I stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, the car failed to move forward despite pressing the accelerator. After several seconds, it suddenly surged forward uncontr…
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Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
25V389000 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
Reported: 2025-06-12 (June 12, 2025)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger vehicles. The amplifier may be missing software, which can prevent the amplifier from emitting exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
Consequence: A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the amplifier software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 44C.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V574000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Park Pawl
Reported: 2025-09-04 (September 4, 2025)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S electric vehicles. An incorrectly installed spring may cause the loss of the park function when the vehicle’s gear selector is placed in the park (P) position, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric drive module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 63C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V262000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Reported: 2026-04-23 (April 23, 2026)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
NHTSA campaign record ↗