2018 Dodge Charger Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Dodge Charger, 4% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,200 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.
“To whom it may concern, my brand new 2018 Dodge Charger has suspension rusting issues. Pretty upset how a brand new car can have this type of issue. It has been my dream car to own such vehicle and to see this issue makes me think twice about Dodge. It only had 1,200 miles on this vehicle when the issue was noticed.”
NHTSA complaint #11091072, filed 2018-04, 1,200 miles“The contact's wife leased a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 60-62 MPH, she heard abnormal clinking sounds and the vehicle lost suspension and inadvertently turned to the right. The contact stated that as she quickly steered the steering wheel to the left, the vehicle spun out three times. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road and exited the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. The contact noticed that the passenger’s side front tire had detached, and the passenger’s side rear tire was damaged. The contact also noticed a burning odor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11443658, filed 2021-12, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10223980Oct 21, 2020Front Click Noise at Low Speed Turns This bulletin involves installing a friction disc kit on both front hub bearings and rotors. The customer may comment on the following:When…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 14 | 4% |
| 2013 | 9 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 | 27 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Charger
45 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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