MODEL
Dodge Charger Srt
NHTSA safety across every Dodge Charger Srt model year we cover.
Across the 5 model years of the Dodge Charger Srt we cover (2019 to 2023), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 3 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Dodge Charger SRT is a high-performance variant of Dodge's full-size rear-wheel-drive sedan, sitting at the aggressive end of the American muscle car segment. Aimed squarely at performance enthusiasts who want serious power in a four-door body, the Charger SRT competes in a space where driving excitement often takes center stage over cautious, family-oriented priorities.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the 2019-2023 Dodge Charger SRT presents a picture that demands careful attention from any serious shopper. Most notably, NHTSA did not crash-test this vehicle during our covered model years, which means there is no federal star rating or Safety Index score to anchor your confidence. That is a significant gap for a vehicle in this price tier and performance class. Shoppers cannot lean on independent government crash data here. Across the 2019-2023 window, the Charger SRT accumulated 3 recalls, a relatively contained number but one worth verifying against your specific VIN before purchase. The owner complaint picture is more concerning. MotorCaliber tracked 230 total complaints filed with NHTSA, and within those unverified allegations, owners reported 25 crashes, 5 fire-related incidents, 19 injuries, and 1 death. These figures are allegations, not confirmed findings, but they are not numbers to dismiss. Fire-related complaints in particular warrant scrutiny on a high-output performance platform where thermal loads are already elevated. The honest bottom line is straightforward: the Charger SRT delivers a bold, distinctly American performance experience, but its safety profile for these model years is incomplete at best. The absence of crash-test data, combined with a complaint volume that includes serious incident types, means buyers should approach this one with eyes wide open and a current recall check completed.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally celebrate the Charger SRT for its visceral straight-line performance and distinctive presence, calling it one of the last true American muscle sedans. Most note that the interior materials and refinement feel a generation behind European rivals, and ride comfort on performance-tuned suspension can feel firm in daily driving. Value for the performance delivered is frequently cited as a genuine strength.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the Charger SRT in any of the 2019-2023 model years we cover, so there are no federal star ratings available to guide your safety assessment.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA across these years include allegations of 5 fire-related incidents, which is a category worth investigating closely on a high-output performance vehicle before buying.
- Three recalls were issued across the 2019-2023 model years. Shoppers should run their specific VIN through NHTSA's recall database to confirm all open recalls have been remedied by a dealer.
- The 230 owner complaints include allegations of 25 crashes and 19 injuries. While these are unverified, the volume and severity of the reported incident types are above what safety-focused buyers should ignore without further research.
Most-recalled year on record: 2020 Dodge Charger Srt with 3 recalls.