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NHTSA crash test of the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Dodge Challenger Awd

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
40Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE DODGE CHALLENGER AWD

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.

VERDICT

The 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers 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.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 11.1%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19355

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech4.5/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: Not AvailableStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

40 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsVisibility/Wiper 12Unknown Or Other 10Service Brakes 6Electrical System 5Engine 4Structure 4

Rivals in Coupe (2023)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19355), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Dodge Challenger Awd 2023. Class rank 3 of 11 in Coupe 2023. Methodology · Disclosure