2020 DODGE CHARGER PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Airbag issues:

  • Airbag cylinder exploded, causing metal shrapnel to enter cabin
    
  • Knee airbag deployed and prevented driver from applying brakes
    
  • Airbags did not deploy in two separate accidents
    

• 2. Transmission/shifting issue:

  • Engine downshifts when driver upshifts using paddle shifters
    

• 3. Seat/lumbar support issue:

  • Passenger seat lumbar support extended fully, cannot be adjusted leading to safety concerns in case of sudden braking
    

• 4. Electrical issues:

  • Car turned on by itself
    
  • Radio and dash gauges resetting while driving
    
  • Car restarted while driving causing a complete halt
    

• 5. Engine issues:

  • Oil mixed with coolant, requiring a new engine
    

• 6. Tire issues:

  • Cracks in tread of Pirelli Tires
    
  • Vehicle shaking due to bent driver's side door beam
    

• 7. Windshield issues:

  • Sealant separation on windshield not covered under recall
    

• 8. Sunroof issues:

  • Sunroof glass shattered while driving
    
  • Sunroof vent shade caused glass to shatter
    

• 9. Headlight issues:

  • Water getting into passenger side headlight
    

• 10. Belly pan issues:

  • Belly pan bolt ripped from structure and dragged after encountering puddle
    
  • Belly pan defect causing water to enter and rip bolt from structure again
    

• 11. Power steering and electrical issues:

  • Vehicle shutdown completely while traveling on highway at night due to loose bolts in power distribution center.