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Dodge Charger: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2021 (90/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2021 90 · 2025 89 · 2023 88 · 2017 84

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202589/100
Buy

19 complaints · 2 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

9 complaints · 2 recalls

202388/100
Buy

25 complaints · 2 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

11 complaints · 3 recalls

202190/100
Buybest year

32 complaints · 2 recalls

202078/100
Buy

57 complaints · 3 recalls

201964/100
Caution

118 complaints · 5 recalls

201880/100
Buy

122 complaints · 6 recalls

201784/100
Buy

125 complaints · 4 recalls

201676/100
Buy

182 complaints · 6 recalls

201564/100
Caution

135 complaints · 8 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201461/100
Caution

342 complaints · 10 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201364/100
Caution

358 complaints · 8 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201254/100
Caution

648 complaints · 14 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201153/100
Caution

692 complaints · 11 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

Zeroing in on the 2021?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2021 Dodge Charger’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Dodge Charger head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Dodge Charger as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.