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Dodge Challenger Awd Safety
NHTSA safety across every Dodge Challenger Awd model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Dodge Challenger Awd we cover (2023 to 2023), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2023 at 86 on the NHTSA Safety Index. No recalls are on record across those years.
The 2023 Dodge Challenger AWD did not undergo NHTSA frontal crash testing, leaving a critical data gap for a vehicle in its final model year. While the all-wheel-drive variant aims to extend the model's market reach, its safety profile remains incomplete without this fundamental assessment.
A perfect 5 out of 5 stars in side impact crash testing highlights the 2023 Dodge Challenger AWD's structural integrity, reflecting a meaningful design for occupant protection. This strong performance, especially notable for a vehicle with an older platform, contributes to its overall NHTSA Safety Index score of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. Both frontal and rollover crash tests yielded 4 out of 5 stars. The rollover rating, while competent, aligns with expectations for a wide, low-slung coupe. A significant positive for the 2023 model year is its clean recall record, with zero recalls issued. This is a meaningful data point for a final-year production vehicle. Owner complaints total 40 across covered years, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths associated with these unverified allegations. The volume of these complaints is not alarming for this vehicle segment. The Challenger AWD offers a reasonable safety profile for a performance coupe, underscored by its exemplary side-impact protection and absence of recalls.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the 2023 Challenger for its bold styling, strong powertrain options, and emotional driving character, treating it as a celebration of classic American muscle. They tend to acknowledge the aging platform and note that the cabin and technology feel dated compared to newer rivals, but most agree the Challenger delivers a distinctive, enjoyable experience that few modern coupes can replicate.
- The 2023 Challenger AWD earned a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in side-impact crash testing, which is the strongest element of its NHTSA safety profile and a genuine structural highlight for a large coupe.
- Frontal and rollover ratings each come in at 4 out of 5 stars, which are solid but not top-tier scores. The rollover result is typical for a wide, low-riding coupe body style and should be understood in that context.
- The 2023 model year carries zero NHTSA recalls, a clean record that is particularly notable given this is the final production year of the nameplate and manufacturing closeouts can sometimes introduce quality variability.
- Forty owner complaints are logged for the covered model year, with none categorized as involving a crash, fire, injury, or death. These are unverified allegations, and the complaint volume does not represent a statistically alarming pattern for this segment.