1970 Dodge Charger problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1970 Dodge Charger — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
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NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
How does 1970 compare to other Charger years?
What are the most common 1970 Dodge Charger problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 100% | new |
Does the 1970 Dodge Charger have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, BUT TIRE STILL HAD AIR. FIRESTONE, P225/70R14. *AK”
1970 Dodge Charger — common questions
Is the 1970 Dodge Charger reliable?
The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1970 Dodge Charger have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1970 Dodge Charger. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Which Dodge Charger years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Charger years to avoid are 2006, 2011, 2012, 2008, 2007, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2016, 2009, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2021, 2025, 2005. The cleanest record among Charger years belongs to 1987.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.