MODEL
Dodge Challenger Srt
NHTSA safety across every Dodge Challenger Srt model year we cover.
Across the 5 model years of the Dodge Challenger Srt we cover (2019 to 2023), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 1 recall have been issued across those years.
The Dodge Challenger SRT is a high-performance, rear-wheel-drive muscle coupe aimed squarely at enthusiasts who prioritize straight-line power and old-school American character. Sitting at the top of the Challenger lineup, the SRT variant attracts buyers who want maximum performance from a two-door platform that traces its roots back decades. It competes in a shrinking but passionate segment of performance coupes.
Here at MotorCaliber, our job is to give you the honest safety picture, and for the Dodge Challenger SRT covering model years 2019 through 2023, that picture has some notable gaps. Most critically, NHTSA did not crash-test this vehicle during the years we cover, which means there are no federal star ratings to anchor a structural safety assessment. Shoppers cannot lean on government crash data here the way they can with many mainstream competitors. That absence alone warrants caution for safety-conscious buyers. On the recall front, the Challenger SRT logged just one recall across a five-model-year span, which is a relatively low figure. However, owner complaint volume tells a more complicated story. NHTSA received 138 total complaints across these years, including 11 reported crashes, 4 reported fires, and 7 reported injuries. These are unverified allegations, not confirmed findings, but fire-related complaints on a high-output performance vehicle deserve serious attention. Four fire reports in a complaint pool of 138 is a proportion that any safety-focused buyer should investigate further before purchase. The bottom line: the Challenger SRT is a compelling performance machine with genuine character, but the lack of crash-test data combined with a notable fire-complaint rate means the safety profile here is genuinely incomplete. Do your homework.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally celebrate the Challenger SRT for its dramatic V8 performance, distinctive retro styling, and satisfying exhaust note. Most acknowledge the cabin materials and infotainment feel dated compared to European or Japanese rivals, and the wide body can make urban driving cumbersome. Driving dynamics are described as blunt but thrilling, with comfort taking a back seat to outright performance character.
- NHTSA did not conduct crash tests on the Challenger SRT for any model year in our 2019 to 2023 coverage window, meaning there are zero federal star ratings available to evaluate structural occupant protection.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA include 4 reported fire incidents across the covered years. While these are unverified allegations, fire complaints on a high-performance vehicle warrant a close review of the specific complaint narratives before purchase.
- With 11 reported crashes and 7 reported injuries noted in the 138 total NHTSA complaints, the complaint-to-incident ratio is worth monitoring, particularly if you are considering a used example with unknown service history.
- Only one recall was issued across the 2019 to 2023 model years. Verify that any vehicle you are considering has had this recall completed by checking the VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup tool before finalizing a purchase.
Most-recalled year on record: 2020 Dodge Challenger Srt with 1 recalls.