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2021 Dodge Challenger
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 | 389 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 | 466 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 | 496 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 | 523 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
29 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Dodge Challenger?
EPA figures for the 2021 Dodge Challenger reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Dodge Challenger. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2021 Dodge Challenger?
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Dodge Challenger, most often about: Electrical System, Air Bags, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Dodge Challenger (2021 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.