2021 Dodge Challenger Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Dodge Challenger, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,850 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While operating my vehicle at road speed the electric steering rack failed. This rendered the steering inoperative. It was impossible to steer the vehicle. Not only is this situation extremely dangerous and deadly, there was no advanced warning. I received no prompts or warning lights before the incident happened. I researched and found that certain 2021 Dodge Challengers were involved in a warning system recall. My specific vehicle was not included in the recall. This is what Dodge and the dealership who did the repair kept telling me while they ignored any responsibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #11750829, filed 2026-07“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH on a local roadway, the steering suddenly became inoperative, and the steering wheel locked without warning. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle and safely pulled over to the side of the road where the vehicle was already drifting. There were no warning lights illuminated, or messages displayed prior to the failure. After restarting the vehicle, a warning message associated with the steering system was displayed on the instrument panel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11745702, filed 2026-06, 44,850 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10231777Jan 12, 2023UAS and UCS Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition…
- 10229816Dec 16, 2022UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice…
- 10218545Aug 19, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification Y51 Abnormal Steering
- 10219993Aug 1, 2021steering wheel.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 8 | 14% |
| 2018 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 13% |
| 2013 | 15 | 8% |
| 2012 | 19 | 8% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 33 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2021 Dodge Challenger
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Dodge Challenger
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology