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2020 Dodge Challenger Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
285miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 6.4L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Dodge Challenger (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2020 Dodge Challenger. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by engine (4) and other or unknown (4). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 285 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 321 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 95 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The screen for the stereo continuously flashes like it is shorting and the toggle buttons continuously freeze. When taken back to the dealer, they said there is no issue that chrysler said I needed to make sure my charger had no dust in it and make sure the slot had none either. The vehicle is brand new and I went directly to my phone manufacturer and purchased a brand new dust free charger. Issue happened immediately. The dealership gave me another chrysler made car while they had mine, not one issue of this. My old car was chrysler made, never had this problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11372344, filed 2020-10, 25 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle momentarily powered off; while coasting to the side of the road, the vehicle suddenly powered back on and continued to drive as needed. The contact stated that during the failure, the instrument cluster was inoperable. The vehicle independently restarted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,800.”

NHTSA complaint #11504863, filed 2023-02, 17,800 miles

Other or unknown: “On 11-Jul-24 about 3:45 pm I was driving on the highway appox 70 mph and my sunroof exploded. There was only one car near me and not in a position to throw up any rocks.”

NHTSA complaint #11601579, filed 2024-07

Brakes: “I have an urgent and safety issue with my 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I was driving on road from work. When I was approaching a red light coming to a complete stop. I pressed the clutch to engage the gear into neutral. Suddenly I heard a loud snapping sound, I lost all pressure to the clutch and almost hitting the vehicle in front of me because I couldn’t get it out of gear. Nearly causing multiple car accident with all the cars infront and behind me on the road. I had to shut off the engine so the vehicle would come to a complete stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11698840, filed 2025-11

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70 and 2,000 miles.

83%0–1017%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 285 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2020202152023202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Dodge Challenger. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Challenger · coupe AWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 11.1% risk
Challenger · coupe RWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 11.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2019: same overall rating; 2021: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 Dodge Challenger version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Challenger RWD3.6L 6-cyl8-speed automatic193023$2,900
Challenger RWD5.7L 8-cyl8-speed automatic162519$4,000
Challenger RWD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed manual152318$4,550
Challenger RWD6.4L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152418$4,550
Challenger RWD6.4L 8-cyl6-speed manual142317$4,850
Challenger AWD3.6L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182721$3,200
Challenger SRT RWD6.2L 8-cyl8-speed automatic132216$5,150
Challenger SRT RWD6.2L 8-cyl6-speed manual132116$5,150
Challenger SRT Widebody RWD6.2L 8-cyl6-speed manual132116$5,150
Challenger SRT Widebody RWD6.2L 8-cyl8-speed automatic132115$5,500
Challenger Widebody RWD6.4L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152418$4,550
Challenger Widebody RWD6.4L 8-cyl6-speed manual142317$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2020 Dodge Challenger → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 321 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 321 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Challenger

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20234329,85125173 · FewerToo new
2022910,0002517—Not enough data
20211917,1602517—Rising
2020202851517—Rising
2019594,884351820 · FewerStable
20187522,012351824 · FewerFalling
20174932,00035180 · FewerStable
20167816,000151810 · FewerFalling
201512731,250551851 · TypicalFalling
201414936,000451849 · TypicalFalling
201317950,000551864 · TypicalFalling
201225353,0006—1882 · MoreFalling
201119355,0006—1851 · TypicalFalling
201029935,0967—1894 · MoreFalling
200913330,1527—1970 · MoreFalling
20081039,0003—15—Not enough data

All Dodge Challenger model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Dodge Challenger have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2020 Dodge Challenger as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Dodge Challenger is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2020 Dodge Challenger been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2020 Dodge Challenger do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 Dodge Challenger 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Dodge Challenger get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Dodge Challenger (Challenger, 6.4L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 14 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Dodge Challenger reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 285 miles and the middle half falls between 70 and 2,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.