26 problems have been reported for the 2021 Dodge Challenger. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2021 Dodge Challenger. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 4 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (4 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag | |
| Electrical System | |
| Power Train | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Equipment | |
| Structure | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Seats | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Suspension |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2021 Dodge Challenger in the United States are 53,487 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Dodge Challenger owners in the last 4 years is 26, and the age of the vehicle is 4, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 26 / 53,487 / 4 * 1000 = 0.12.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Dodge Challenger model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2021 Dodge Challenger in 2021.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Dodge Challenger, the following table can be used to compare the 2021 Dodge Challenger with the Dodge Challenger from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2021 Challenger is 26 while the average number of problems reported for the 16 model years of the Dodge Challenger is 140.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | |
| 2022 Challenger | |
| 2021 Challenger | |
| 2020 Challenger | |
| 2019 Challenger | |
| 2018 Challenger | |
| 2017 Challenger | |
| 2016 Challenger | |
| 2015 Challenger | |
| 2014 Challenger | |
| 2013 Challenger | |
| 2012 Challenger | |
| 2011 Challenger | |
| 2010 Challenger | |
| 2009 Challenger | |
| 2008 Challenger |