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2021 Dodge Charger
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
The Dodge Charger is a model of automobile marketed by Dodge in various forms over eight generations since 1966.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 | 466 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 | 389 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 | 496 |
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) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
46 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 0 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 Charger?
EPA figures for the 2021 Dodge Charger 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 Charger?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Dodge Charger. 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 Charger?
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Dodge Charger, most often about: Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Dodge Charger (2021 Dodge Charger 4 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.