Damon Challenger years to avoid
The Damon Challenger years to avoid are 1998, 1999 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2012 is the cleanest year on record.
57
Total complaints
18
Recall campaigns
1991–2012
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Challenger years to avoid
Every Challenger year
Common questions
What are the worst Damon Challenger years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Challenger years to avoid are 1998, 1999. The cleanest year on record is 2012.
What is the best year for the Damon Challenger?
By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Challenger years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Damon Challenger have?
Across all model years, the Challenger has 18 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 57 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.