2018 Dodge Charger Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,537miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 Dodge Charger, 8% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,537 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“We purchase a car and august 15th 2018 and has a weird sound and the transmission I took it to the dealer like four times and they replace a transmission but it still keeps doing the same noise, I don't feel safe to drive it and the dealership they told me it was a normal sound but I took it toy shop and they told me and was not normal they don't want to do nothing to fix it and I don't feel safe to drive”
NHTSA complaint #11165302, filed 2019-01, 300 miles“During my time driving the vehicle it has been running great but recently after reaching 23,500 miles it started acting funny as in. Slowing to a complete stop and accelerating it would loose RPM then go up then it hard shift up until the 4 gear. Putting in reverse it would make a rocking noise under the hood. To stop it I would have to put it in park. This happened 4 times. I brought it up to mechanics they could not figure out the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11327834, filed 2020-06, 23,537 miles“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“The transmission is completely out but the vehicle is fairly new. I saw that there is a recall on the transmission on some vehicles but I’m not sure if mine is on that list.”
NHTSA complaint #11599215, filed 2024-07“The vehicle try to cut off while I was driving on the expressway it got stuck in drive and once I got it home we had to take cables off battery to put car in park the car will not crank up and also the gear is flashing want go in drive”
NHTSA complaint #11186547, filed 2019-03Related recalls
- 18V280000May 1, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles…Covers: Dodge Charger 2018, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018, Ram 1500 2018 +4 more
- 18V281000May 1, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft…Covers: Dodge Charger 2015–2018
Related service bulletins
- 11038329Sep 30, 2026The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn…
- 11030138Mar 9, 2026The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV…
- 10248562Sep 13, 20238-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines.
- 10244401Sep 13, 20238-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines.
- 10241004Jun 8, 2023Service Transmission Message Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0700-E4 ? Transmission Control System (MIL Request), Set.
- 10234438Feb 28, 2023CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572…
- 10229513Aug 29, 20228-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines.
- 10229485Aug 15, 2022Proper Front Driveshaft Universal Joint (U-joint) Inspection Procedures For All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles.
- 10229547Aug 9, 2022Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. The following software enhancements are…
- 10225399Aug 9, 2022Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. The following software enhancements are…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 35% |
| 2022 | 3 | 19% |
| 2021 | 5 | 14% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 8% |
| 2017 | 17 | 13% |
| 2016 | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 | 32 | 24% |
| 2014 | 60 | 17% |
| 2013 | 48 | 13% |
| 2012 | 65 | 10% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 33 | 5% |
| 2007 | 220 | 40% |
| 2006 | 218 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Charger
45 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
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 31, 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