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Dodge Charger 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Dodge Charger: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

122Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
10Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System45 complaints

45 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V332000, 18V524000.

Unknown Or Other33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train10 complaints

10 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V280000, 18V281000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V512000.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V198000.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V280000Reported May 1, 2018 - 71 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71 vehicles across all affected models.

18V281000Reported May 1, 2018 - 13,928 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 13,928 vehicles across all affected models.

18V332000Reported May 17, 2018 - 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,815,661 vehicles across all affected models.

18V524000Reported August 9, 2018 - 12,779 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 12,779 vehicles across all affected models.

20V512000Reported August 27, 2020 - 26,361 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 26,361 vehicles across all affected models.

24V198000Reported March 14, 2024 - 284,982 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 284,982 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201815
201912
202023
202131
202214
20238
202410
20256
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.