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2020 Dodge Challenger Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2020 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (7) and the engine & cooling (4). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2021 for the windshield. For comparison, the 2019 has 58 and the 2021 has 19.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical Challenger year, for its age

#127 most complained-about 2020 vehicle

Complaints
20
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2020 Dodge Challenger problems

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2020 Dodge Challenger recalls 1

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

Visibility: windshield

21V51600021,258 vehicles affected

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

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20 complaints about the 2020 Dodge Challenger

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Steering

My steering was locked up when I started my car in the cold then on my first turn, it completely locked up and it did this several times and it makes a grinding noise. I am assuming one of the bearings has failed in it, but it failing on me the rack locking up is something different I believe.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11734903
Acceleration & cruise controlBrakesFuel system

In your own words, tell us what happened. Cro I have an urgent and safety issue with my 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I was driving on road from work. When I was approaching a red light coming to a complete stop. I pressed the clutch to engage the gear into neutral. Suddenly I heard a loud snapping sound, I lost all pressure to the clutch and almost hitting the vehicle in front of me because I couldn't get it out of gear. Nearly causing multiple car accident with all the cars infront and behind me on the road. I...

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had to shut off the engine so the vehicle would come to a complete stop. Vehicle was towing into the closest Dodge dealership (Sahara CDJR in Las Vegas). After 2 days in the shop, the service advisor just called me and stated that it's the clutch pedal push rod that snapped and the entire pedal assembly need to be replaced, which would not be covered. I asked him and he confirmed it's not a common thing to break at the low miles (14741 miles on the vehicle) but I need to reach out to Dodge Customer Service to see if it would fall under "defective parts" claim. Please help me open a case and take care of this issue. It is a very serious safety issue if the rod would just snap like that during normal vehicle operation. This could have needed very badly. Thank you!

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Service brakes · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11698843
Acceleration & cruise controlBrakesFuel system

I have an urgent and safety issue with my 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I was driving on road from work. When I was approaching a red light coming to a complete stop. I pressed the clutch to engage the gear into neutral. Suddenly I heard a loud snapping sound, I lost all pressure to the clutch and almost hitting the vehicle in front of me because I couldn't get it out of gear. Nearly causing multiple car accident with all the cars infront and behind me on the road. I had to shut off the engine so the vehicle would...

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come to a complete stop. Vehicle was towing into the closest Dodge dealership (Sahara CDJR in Las Vegas). After 2 days in the shop, the service advisor just called me and stated that it's the clutch pedal push rod that snapped and the entire pedal assembly need to be replaced, which would not be covered. I asked him and he confirmed it's not a common thing to break at the low miles (14741 miles on the vehicle) but I need to reach out to Dodge Customer Service to see if it would fall under "defective parts" claim. Please help me open a case and take care of this issue. It is a very serious safety issue if the rod would just snap like that during normal vehicle operation. This could have needed very badly. Thank you!

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Service brakes · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11698840
Electrical system

Air conditioning system failed. Stopped blowing cool air. Leak developed in system and it was traced to the evaporator core

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11687485
Engine & cooling

Cooling fans exploded an went through radiator, making the car inoperable!

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11674304
Lights

Good afternoon, my right headlight wiring harness had rubbed on the frame down to the wires, actually meta l to metal and caused my head light to blow out and my turn signal to malfunction and there is no warning light for the headlight being out, I called the dealership and they said there's no recall and they want a lot of money to fix this problem, I'm afraid it may cause a fire, I've noticed this for about a week, I ordered a new light on 8/22 and that's when I noticed the bare wires

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11611574
Transmission & drivetrainAirbagsSeats & seat belts

Seat belt starting to unlock on its own-Driver Airbag malfunction-Passenger seat Reverse gear malfunction -code. Tsb 21-039-24

Filed Incident Power train · Air bags · Seat beltsNHTSA 11604477
Other & unknown

On 11-Jul-24 about 3:45 pm I was driving on the highway appox 70 mph and my sunroof exploded. There was only one car near me and not in a position to throw up any rocks.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11601579
Electrical system

Trunk is opening automatically while driving

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11555639
Electrical system

While driving the air conditioning control's stopped working. It required restarting the vehicle, to get it to work again . The air also started blowing out the defrost vents without being changed to blow through them.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11543815
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle momentarily powered off; while coasting to the side of the road, the vehicle suddenly powered back on and continued to drive as needed. The contact stated that during the failure, the instrument cluster was inoperable. The vehicle independently restarted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,800.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11504863
Visibility & wipers

Windshield is becoming unglued starting to separate

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11502093
AirbagsCrash

My car was in a collision yesterday. I was rear-ended and pushed into another vehicle, resulting in both front and rear impacts. The air bag did not deploy, even though I could smell it, as if it did deploy. Also, my car app notified me that the airbag had been deployed and needed to be taken to a service provider to be serviced. The problem is that no airbags actually deployed. So if I had been in a situation that required the airbags to save my life, I would not have had them. I feel like this could really be a problem if it happened in another situation & I wanted to let someone know so they can look into it.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11440716
Electrical systemBrakesEngine & cooling

Car completely shut off while driving on the freeway at 75mph. Car completely shut off another incident on the street and another incident in a parking lot.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11435601
Other & unknown

Upon receiving a phone call while my device is connected to the uconnect infotainment system, the incoming ringer volume is set to maximum loudness. This cannot be changed. The ringer is so loud, it is startling to anyone who is in the car. Every time I get a call while in my car (through uconnect), I jump. I thought a friend of mine who was in the passenger's seat was going to have a heart attack. I have tried changing the volume on the ringer and it cannot be done. This is a huge safety concern. I contacted dodge...

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directly and I was told that I need to check for updates to my uconnect system. I did that and there are no updates available. This needs to be remedied as soon as possible. I have checked around on the internet and have read hundreds of other people complaining about this same issue going back a few years. Dodge has been incredibly neglectful with this issue. This needs to be fixed immediately.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11415946
Transmission & drivetrain

I bought a dodge challenger. The place I bought it is huntington beach dodge ram jeep dealer. I got out of the dealer and the shaft of the car was out of the way, I was almost having an accident.I went back to the dealer and explained the situation. They told me to give the car to the service. I said I did not want to service the car at 50 miles. I asked them to give me a new one of the same car. No, we can't give you a car because they said you bought cash and got a discount. I left the car to the service 4 days ago. Still nobody informed me. When they repaired my vehicle, I don't want to get on that vehicle, I have a child, I'm afraid. I want them to give me a new one of the same car

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11399204
Transmission & drivetrain

I bought a dodge challenger. The place I bought it is huntington beach dodge ram jeep dealer. I got out of the dealer and the shaft of the car was out of the way, I was almost having an accident.I went back to the dealer and explained the situation. They told me to give the car to the service. I said I did not want to service the car at 50 miles. I asked them to give me a new one of the same car. No, we can't give you a car because they said you bought cash and got a discount. I left the car to the service 3 days ago. Still nobody informed me. When they repaired my vehicle, I don't want to get on that vehicle, I have a child, I'm afraid. I want them to give me a new one of the same car

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11399202
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel systemFire

Vehicle caught on fire while operational, in second the vehicle became engulfed in flames with no warnings.*Dt*dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*jb

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11383550
Wheels & tires

I had a flat tire one week after I bought the $ 60.000 Car. Then I learned the car does not come with a spare tire. Instead there is a machine, after reading the manual I got the tire to inflate. Immediately I went to a tire store to get the nail out of the tire. They said I will have to buy a new tire because I used the machine that dodge provides. I reached out to dodge and here is their reply ello paulo; thank you for contacting dodge customer care. We are so sorry to learn of your concern with not...

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having a spare tire in your 2020 dodge challenger r/t scat pack and I would like to assure you that I will do everything I can to help you out. Based on the information that you have provided, the best plan of action would be for you to contact your tire manufacturing company for advise and possible resolution. I have attached the contact information for your tire manufacturer here: pirelli tire na, llc 100 pirelli drive rome ga 30161-7000. 800-747-3554 Select option 2 to find a retailer. Www.Us.Pirelli.Com ( retailer locator) if it is more convenient for you, call us anytime at dodge customer care: 1-800-992-1997 and just provide the following case number 77661914; anyone you speak with will be happy to help. Thank you again for your email . Have a great day. Best regards, monica dodge customer care --------------- original message ---------------

Filed Incident Wheels · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11374073
Electrical system

The screen for the stereo continuously flashes like it is shorting and the toggle buttons continuously freeze. When taken back to the dealer, they said there is no issue that chrysler said I needed to make sure my charger had no dust in it and make sure the slot had none either. The vehicle is brand new and I went directly to my phone manufacturer and purchased a brand new dust free charger. Issue happened immediately. The dealership gave me another chrysler made car while they had mine, not one issue of this. My...

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old car was chrysler made, never had this problem. This happens every single time I drive the car and the fact that no one will fix it is crazy when my car had 18 miles when I purchased it less than a month ago.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11372344

Dodge Challenger: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
202343200Visibility & wipersC
202210210Electrical systemA
202119241AirbagsB
202020111Electrical systemA
201958353Electrical systemC
201875492Electrical systemD
201750372Electrical systemC
2016782102Transmission & drivetrainC
All Challenger years

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Questions about the 2020 Dodge Challenger

Does the 2020 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Dodge Challenger: windshield (July 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Dodge Challenger?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (7), engine & cooling (4), fuel system (3).

How many complaints has the 2020 Dodge Challenger had?

20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 30, 2020 and the latest on April 30, 2026. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2020 Dodge Challenger a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 81 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.

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What should I do if my 2020 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

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