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Dodge Charger Srt Safety
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.
The 2019-2023 Dodge Charger SRT was not crash-tested by NHTSA during these model years, leaving a significant gap in federal safety data. No star rating or Safety Index score exists for this vehicle. Shoppers cannot consult independent government crash data when evaluating this model. The Charger SRT accumulated 3 recalls across the 2019-2023 window. However, the owner complaint record is more extensive. MotorCaliber tracked 230 total complaints filed with NHTSA. These unverified allegations include reports of 25 crashes, 5 fire-related incidents, 19 injuries, and 1 death. The reported fire incidents are particularly notable given the thermal demands of a high-output performance vehicle. The Charger SRT's safety profile for these model years is incomplete. The lack of crash-test results, coupled with a volume of owner complaints detailing serious incidents, dictates that buyers should conduct a thorough recall check.
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.