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2020 Dodge Charger problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 74 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 4.6 times the median Charger year — the 2020 model ranks #15 of 40 Charger years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 11 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

The trouble concentrates in one system: airbags issues account for 49% of all reports (36 of 74), far ahead of other at 10. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

74

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

12

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

11

Injuries

1

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2020 compare to other Charger years?

Charger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted1,904 complaints1966: 0 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 0 complaints1970: 1 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 1 complaints1985: 13 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints2001: 4 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 1,904 complaints2007: 678 complaints2008: 835 complaints2009: 229 complaints2010: 303 complaints2011: 1,037 complaints2012: 957 complaints2013: 489 complaints2014: 529 complaints2015: 196 complaints2016: 264 complaints2017: 194 complaints2018: 167 complaints2019: 161 complaints2020: 74 complaints2021: 41 complaints2022: 19 complaints2023: 46 complaints2024: 19 complaints2025: 38 complaints2026: 7 complaints
Charger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Dodge Charger problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags3649%
Other1014%
Electrical System68%
Engine68%
Visibility & Wipers45%
Fuel System34%
Lighting23%
Seats23%
Body & Structure23%
Tires & Wheels23%
Driver Assistance11%

Does the 2020 Dodge Charger have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V198000AirbagsMarch 14, 2024 · 284,982 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.

21V516000Visibility & WipersJuly 8, 2021 · 21,258 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Consequence

A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

20V512000Driver AssistanceAugust 27, 2020 · 26,361 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Consequence

The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I had a accident about 5 days ago where I got in a accident and upon impact my airbags deployed a lot of smoke came out of the air bags I couldn’t c or breathe and I also got burn by the air bags there was a open recall on my dodge charger that they said they took care of how ever messege on dash…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 19, 2026 · crash

“I was stopped in break down lane and a ford f150 going about 60mph slammed into the back of me and spun my charger into a jersey barrier. Not 1 airbag deployed. If it had deployed it could have prevented my fiancé from splitting his head open on impact ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 26, 2022 · crash

“STARTED WITH RADIO AND DASH GAUGES RESETTING TO ZERO WHILE DRIVING. MOST RECENTLY, THE CAR RESTARTED WHILE DRIVING. DURING THE RESTART THE CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE HALT. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE ON A CAR LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD AND JUST AT 3,500. AS THIS IS INTERMITTENT, DIFFICULT TO TELL WHAT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 10, 2021

“The vehicle was sold under deceptive business practices. I inspected the vehicle and seen the tire (side wall) was badly damaged and the vehicle did not even run as mentioned in the description. The safety was in jeopardy and the seller made false claims for me to believe the vehicle was safe and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 9, 2025

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 72 MPH, THE CONTACT OPENED THE SUN ROOF VENT SHADE AND THE SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE RESIDENCE AND THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO KLABEN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM INC.,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · November 28, 2020

2020 Dodge Charger — common questions

Is the 2020 Dodge Charger reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 74 complaints put the 2020 model at #15 of 40 Charger years. It is one of the Charger years to avoid.

What are the most common 2020 Charger problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (36 complaints), other (10 complaints), engine (6 complaints).

Does the 2020 Dodge Charger have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 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.

How safe is the 2020 Dodge Charger?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2020 Dodge Charger earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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.