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2018 Dodge Challenger Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Dodge Challenger has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Dodge Challenger

Electrical
25
Other
17
Steering
6
Powertrain
6
Wheels
5
Airbags
4
Lights
3
Suspension
3

6

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

18E053000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, an...

18V280000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 ve...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 5, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON JUNE 5, 2021 VEHICLE STALLED AT STOPLIGHT ON RAMP AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY. CAR HAD POWER BUT WOULD ...
Jan 11, 2021POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERIN MOTION 40MPH ON SURFACE STREETS THE CAR MADE A BIG BANG THEN FOLLOWING SUPER LOAD CHATTERING AND ...
Jan 11, 2021POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTER GETS STUCK IN GEAR AND WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF GEAR WHILE MAKING GEAR...
Oct 1, 2018POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND SHIFTING INTO DRIVE,...
Aug 8, 2018POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESNEW VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALER TWICE PRIOR TO REACHING 15K MILES. BRAKES WERE ADJUSTED, BUT SAI...
May 15, 2018POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS INT...

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