MODEL
Dodge Challenger Awd
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 is a full-size muscle coupe aimed squarely at performance enthusiasts who want rear-biased power with added all-weather traction. As the final model year of a legendary nameplate, it occupies a unique space in the market, offering retro-styled American muscle in a two-door body that seats four. The AWD variant broadens its appeal to buyers in snow-prone regions without sacrificing the Challenger's signature character.
The 2023 Dodge Challenger AWD earns a Best NHTSA Safety Index score of 86 out of 100, landing it firmly in the Strong band. That is a respectable result for a large, performance-oriented coupe built on a platform with roots going back well over a decade. Breaking down the crash-test picture, the Challenger AWD posts a solid 5 out of 5 stars in side impact, which is genuinely impressive and reflects meaningful structural integrity at the doors and pillars. Frontal and rollover ratings both come in at 4 out of 5 stars, which are competent scores but fall short of the top mark. Shoppers should note that the rollover rating, while not alarming, is consistent with a wide, low-slung coupe body style rather than a taller crossover. On the recall front, the 2023 model year is clean, showing zero recalls across our covered window. That is a meaningful data point for a final-year production vehicle. Owner complaints total 40 across covered years, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths associated with those complaints. These are unverified allegations, and the volume is not alarming for a vehicle of this segment. Overall, the Challenger AWD presents a reasonable safety profile for a performance coupe, highlighted by a perfect side-impact score and a recall-free record.
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.