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Dodge ChallengerModel year report

2022 Dodge Challenger Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 6.4L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Dodge Challenger (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2022 Dodge Challenger. The part named most often is seat belts, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 212 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 4 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.

Example complaints

Seat belts: “The contact owned a 2022 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 65 MPH on I-85 in the left lane, the driver noticed a BMW quickly approaching. The driver attempted to change lanes to the center lane, and the rear end of the vehicle slid out and the vehicle fishtailed into the other vehicle in the far-right lane, traveled across three lanes of traffic and crashed into a brick wall median and then went across all three lanes. The contact stated that after crashing into the brick wall, the seat belt became unlatched. …”

NHTSA complaint #11700743, filed 2025-11, 10,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 10,000 miles.

0%0–10100%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 (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20233202420252026
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 2022 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
Challenger (front Seat) · coupe RWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 11.1% risk
Challenger (driver) · coupe RWDnot rated4 / –554 · 11.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: 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 2022 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 2022 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. 212 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 212 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 2022 Dodge Challenger have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2022 Dodge Challenger as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Dodge Challenger is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2022 Dodge Challenger been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Dodge Challenger do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Dodge Challenger 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 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 2022 Dodge Challenger get?

The EPA rates the 2022 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 2022 Dodge Challenger reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 10,000 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.