NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Dodge Challenger Awd Safety Ratings
The 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd scores 86 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 40 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Dodge Challenger AWD achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it within the Strong band. This assessment is largely anchored by a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating and a complete absence of recalls. The integration of advanced avoidance technology, however, presents a clear ceiling for its safety score.
The 2023 Dodge Challenger AWD received a five-star overall crash rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, based on NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 11 Coupes from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd ranks 3 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 86 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 11.1% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 40 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 3 of 11 Coupes tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd?
The 2023 Dodge Challenger AWD stands out in the federal record for one straightforward reason: it combines a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating with a zero-recall count, a combination that drives its defect-record sub-score to a perfect 20 out of 20 and lifts the full Safety Index to 86 out of 100 in the Strong band. No prior-year Index is on file, so a year-over-year comparison cannot be made, but the 2023 score stands on its own merits. The crash-protection component is the backbone of the rating at 61 out of 70, reflecting strong performance across frontal, side, and rollover disciplines. The one measurable weakness is avoidance technology, which scores only 4.5 out of 10 because forward collision warning is optional rather than standard and lane departure warning is not available at all on this configuration. Electronic stability control is standard, which provides a floor for that sub-score. The 40 consumer complaints on file are unverified allegations and are spread across several components, with no reports of crashes or injuries, adding no significant negative pressure to the Index.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Dodge Challenger AWD achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This included a perfect five stars in the side-crash test. Frontal impact and rollover resistance each received four stars; the rollover risk was measured at 11 percent, and the dynamic tip-test resulted in "No Tip."
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19355
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd have any recalls?
The 2023 Dodge Challenger AWD carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns. No park-outside advisory and no do-not-drive order appear in federal records for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as recall data is updated continuously and a remedy could be added after this analysis was prepared.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd?
Forty unverified owner allegations have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently cited components are Visibility and Wipers at 12 reports, followed by Unknown or Other at 10, and Service Brakes at 6. None of the filed reports allege a crash, fire, injury, or fatality.
40 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd?
Before purchasing a used 2023 Dodge Challenger AWD, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm no new campaigns have been opened since this analysis. Verify that the vehicle's optional forward collision warning equipment, if present, was properly installed and has not been subject to any subsequent notice.
- The 2023 Dodge Challenger AWD holds a perfect 20 out of 20 defect-record sub-score, reflecting zero recall campaigns filed with NHTSA for this specific model year.
- NHTSA's side-crash test produced a five-star result for this year, while both the frontal and rollover categories landed at four stars, with an 11 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result.
- Avoidance technology is the weakest dimension of the 2023 Safety Index at 4.5 out of 10, driven by the absence of standard forward collision warning and the complete unavailability of lane departure warning on this AWD configuration.
- All 40 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year are unverified allegations, and none include reports of a crash, fire, injury, or death, with Visibility and Wipers accounting for the largest single cluster at 12 reports.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd places
The 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Dodge Challenger Awd safety questions
Was the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 11.1%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 40 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Rivals in Coupe (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Mustang GT 500 | 92/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Ford Mustang | 87/100 | 5 of 5 | 6 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Lt1 Without Recaro | 85/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Ss Without Recaro | 85/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro | 85/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Dodge Challenger | 84/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19355), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Dodge Challenger Awd 2023.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 3 of 11 in the Coupe class for 2023.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.