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2018 Dodge Charger Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
5%of 122 total for the year
Median mileage
16,078miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Dodge Charger, 5% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,078 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“I rear ended another vehicle because my brakes failed. I had both feet pushing on the brake pedal and my brakes failed to stop my vehicle. They did not lock up or anything I rolled right into another vehicle. I see a lot of chargers that are crashed in the front just like mine. I really think these brake should be looked into or issue a recall. Consumer stated vehicle was not repaired and manufacture was not contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #11395417, filed 2021-02, 17,156 miles

“My Dodge Charger shakes when I push the brakes on a down hill or when driving in speed . There is no avs light system on . The brakes have been replaced and so have the routers . Have taken my car to several mechanical shops and everyone says there is no issue yet my car shakes when braked down hill or in fast speed. This is dangerous”

NHTSA complaint #11404139, filed 2021-03

“Unknown . Nothing appeared and there was no warning. Should I have been warned? There was no warnings or anything to prevent me from crashing except to make the best decision possible and crash into a less dangerous position.”

NHTSA complaint #11617422, filed 2024-10

“At around 400-600 miles the car started having issues. Every time I press the brakes you can hear a noise as if the brakes have been wearing out, also when I turn the wheel left or right there is a ticking clicking noise.”

NHTSA complaint #11099109, filed 2018-06

“Problem 1) I have 2018 Charger. Couple of thing have happen where the rear passenger tail light come on and goes off randomly . I have change the fuses in the fuse box. Have purchase a additional tail light and doesn't not function properly. It?s a serious electrical issue or improper grounding somewhere in the car harness or wiring. Problem 2) the ABS & traction control light comes on and off while driving. The brake pedal will tighten up some times. I change my brakes , keep my wheel balance and rotated. Still having issue. Again speed sensors have been replace. …”

NHTSA complaint #11323941, filed 2020-05

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023623%
20191210%
201865%
201754%
201684%
20151511%
20143510%
2013164%
2012467%
2011538%
201073%
200963%
2008173%
2007438%
200612410%

Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Charger

Electrical system
45 complaints
Other or unknown
33 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Dodge Charger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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