Vehicle safety record
1971 Dodge Challenger Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1971 Dodge Challenger have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 1971 for the drum.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Challenger year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1971 Dodge Challenger recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1971 Dodge Challenger yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Dodge Challenger: every year compared
All Challenger years1971 Dodge Challenger vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Dodge Challenger | 0 | 3 | A | |
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1971 Dodge Charger | 0 | 5 | A | Compare |
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1971 Dodge Dodge | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1971 Dodge Challenger
Does the 1971 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1971 Dodge Challenger: drum (November 1971); hose, piping, and connections (July 1971); rotor (April 1971). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1971 Dodge Challenger had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1971 Dodge Challenger a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 97 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Dodge Challenger year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Challenger years have the most complaints?
2010 (299), 2012 (253), 2011 (193). See every Dodge Challenger year compared.
What should I do if my 1971 Dodge Challenger has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data