Model year 2023 · Midsize Cars

2023 Dodge Challenger: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Dodge Challenger at 13–23 mpg combined across 13 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 43 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

13–23

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Dodge dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Dodge Challenger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Dodge Challenger, newest first.

Seats: Critical fasteners

NHTSA 24V573000 Reported Aug 1, 2024
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 38B)
Units affected
2,852 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk
A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 38B.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Parking brake

NHTSA 24V112000 Reported Feb 15, 2024
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 01B)
Units affected
1,808 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01B.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Dodge Challenger fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Dodge Challenger EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Challenger3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/30/23 mpg$2,900389
Challenger5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveMidgrade16/25/19 mpg$4,000466
Challenger5.7L 8-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15/23/18 mpg$4,550494
Challenger6.4L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15/24/18 mpg$4,550495
Challenger6.4L 8-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium14/23/17 mpg$4,850523
Challenger AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular18/27/21 mpg$3,200415
Challenger SRT6.2L 8-cyl superchargedAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium13/22/16 mpg$5,150546
Challenger SRT6.2L 8-cyl superchargedManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium13/21/16 mpg$5,150567
Challenger SRT Demon 1706.2L 8-cyl supercharged ffvAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium or E85 / E8510/17/13 mpg$6,300708
Challenger SRT Widebody6.2L 8-cyl superchargedAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium13/21/15 mpg$5,500572
Challenger SRT Widebody6.2L 8-cyl superchargedManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium13/21/16 mpg$5,150567
Challenger Widebody6.4L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15/24/18 mpg$4,550495
Challenger Widebody6.4L 8-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium14/23/17 mpg$4,850523

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Dodge Challenger crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Dodge Challenger NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Dodge Challenger (Driver) 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot rated5 stars4 stars11.1%Optional
2023 Dodge Challenger (Front Seat) 2 DR RWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars11.1%Optional
2023 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars11.1%Optional
2023 Dodge Challenger AWD 2 DR AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars11.1%Optional
2023 Dodge Challenger SRT (Driver) 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Dodge Challenger SRT (Front Seat) 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2023 Dodge Challenger SRT 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Dodge Challenger owner complaints

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Dodge Challenger, most recently on Sep 28, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Dodge Challenger complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Visibility/wiper13
Unknown or other11
Service brakes6
Electrical system5
Engine4
Structure: Body4
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control2
Seats2
Vehicle speed control2
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Dodge Challenger model years

Dodge Challenger by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2022 Challenger15–23 mpg295/5
2021 Challenger15–23 mpg2195/5
2020 Challenger15–23 mpg1205/5
2019 Challenger16–23 mpg3595/5
2018 Challenger16–23 mpg3755/5
2017 Challenger16–23 mpg3495/5
2016 Challenger16–23 mpg1785/5
2015 Challenger16–23 mpg51275/5

All Dodge Challenger years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Dodge models

2023 Dodge Charger2023 Dodge Durango2023 Dodge Hornet

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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