VehicleVerdict

Champion Challenger years to avoid

Across 1997–2024, no single Challenger year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2014 drew the most complaints; 2024 the fewest.

3

Total complaints

34

Recall campaigns

1997–2024

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Every Challenger year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202401
202301
201901
201802
201702
201602
201504
201426
201307
201215
201104
201008
2009011
2008010
200709
200609
200508
200403
200302
200203
200103
200003
199902
199801
199701

Common questions

What is the best year for the Champion Challenger?

By complaint volume, 2024 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Challenger years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Champion Challenger have?

Across all model years, the Challenger has 34 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.