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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

YearWhyComplaints
1998Open safety investigation10
1999Open safety investigation7

Every Challenger year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201201
201112
201003
200905
200844
200726
200646
200525
200425
200374
200233
200115
200044
1999avoid73
1998avoid103
199732
199620
199440
199300
199200
199110

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.