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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2026 Dodge Charger

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE DODGE CHARGER

The Dodge Charger is a full-size rear-wheel-drive sedan with a performance-first identity, targeting buyers who want muscle-car character in a four-door package. Sold in a wide range of trims from everyday commuter to track-ready variants, it competes in a shrinking but passionate segment. The Charger appeals to enthusiasts and families alike who refuse to sacrifice personality for practicality.

VERDICT

The 2026 Dodge Charger has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally celebrate the Charger for its bold styling, rear-wheel-drive dynamics, and available high-output powertrains, calling it one of the last true American muscle sedans. Most acknowledge that its interior technology and some refinement details lag behind more modern competitors, but the consensus is that its driving character and practicality combination remain a distinctive and compelling package.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

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

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Other Charger years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Dodge Charger 2026. Methodology · Disclosure