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Dodge Charger

22 model years from 2006 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Dodge Charger
Pictured: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona RT, front 4.14.25. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2006–2027
Class
Large Cars
Latest engines
Electric
Best MPG
20–23 combined, by year
EV range
up to 308 mi
Latest rating
★★★★★ (2023)
Recalls
44 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2006 (517)
Fewest problems
2023
Interest
26,729 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2026 Charger in brief

The 2026 Dodge Charger is a large car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 207 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,826 lb (2dr Coupe).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway), 23% worse than the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $800 a year in fuel.

The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 295 miles and takes about 10 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

The Dodge Charger has 22 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2027.

Its most efficient year was 2023 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 23 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (1,389), engine (719), air bags (701).

Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.

2012 has the most recalls (15); all years together count 44 campaigns and 3,956 owner complaints.

How the 2006 Charger compares

The 2006 Dodge Charger is a large car offered with 4 engines (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.1L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 200 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,101 lb (4dr Sedan RWD R/T).

About the Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger is a model of automobile marketed by Dodge in various forms over eight generations since 1966.

From the Wikipedia article "Dodge Charger", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2026 Charger pros & cons

Full 2026 details →

What's good

  • Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
  • Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 20 MPG combined, 23% below the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Compare head to head

Compare the Charger with any other car →

Charger changes by model year

  1. 2027
    • Longest EV range down from 295 to 267 miles
    • Lightest version 1014 lb heavier
  2. 2026
    • Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
    • Longest EV range down from 308 to 295 miles
    • Lightest version 1012 lb lighter
  3. 2025
    • New body dimensions: 8.3 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
  4. 2024
    • New all-electric version
  5. 2016
    • Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
  6. 2015
    • Engine added: 6.2L 8-cyl
  7. 2014
    • Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
  8. 2012
    • Engine added: 6.4L 8-cyl
    • Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
  9. 2011
    • Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
    • Engines dropped: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 6.1L 8-cyl
    • Lightest version 172 lb heavier
  10. 2007
    • All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 22 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
2027Electric267 mi206.7 in5,840 lbNot rated10
20263.0L 6-cyl turbo20 MPG206.7 in4,826 lbNot rated15
2025Electric308 mi206.7 in5,838 lbNot rated339
2024Electric308 mi198.4 in4,158 lbNot rated324
20233.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG198.4 in4,158 lb★★★★★226
20223.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG198.4 in4,158 lb★★★★★316
20213.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG198.4 in4,158 lb★★★★★235
20203.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG198.4 in4,158 lb★★★★★358
20193.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG198.4 in4,158 lb★★★★★5120
20183.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG198.4 in4,158 lb★★★★★6122
20173.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG198.4 in4,158 lb★★★★★4128
20163.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG198.4 in4,158 lb★★★★★5182
20153.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG198.4 in4,158 lbNot rated7136
20143.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG200 in4,449 lb★★★★★10323
20133.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG200 in4,449 lbNot rated9326
20123.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl23 MPG200 in4,449 lbNot rated15513
20113.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG200 in4,449 lbNot rated12392
20102.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG200 in4,101 lbNot rated5173
20092.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG200 in4,101 lbNot rated3113
20082.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG200 in4,101 lbNot rated3476
20072.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG200 in4,101 lbNot rated2232
20062.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG200 in4,101 lbNot rated2517
Best combined MPG by model year — Dodge Charger
2006: 21 MPG2007: 21 MPG2008: 21 MPG2009: 21 MPG2010: 21 MPG2011: 21 MPG2012: 23 MPG2013: 23 MPG2014: 23 MPG2015: 23 MPG2016: 23 MPG2017: 23 MPG2018: 23 MPG2019: 23 MPG2020: 23 MPG2021: 23 MPG2022: 23 MPG2023: 23 MPG2026: 20 MPG2006200920122015201820212026max 23 MPG

Alternatives to the 2024 Charger

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2024 Ford Mustang26 MPG★★★★★12
2024 Honda Accord48 MPGNot rated6
2024 Toyota Crown41 MPGNot rated3
2024 Toyota Camry52 MPG★★★★★1
2024 Chevrolet Malibu31 MPG★★★★★2
2024 Nissan Altima31 MPG★★★★★1

Most common owner-reported problems

Electrical System1,389
Engine719
Air Bags701
Unknown Or Other390
Power Train384
Fuel/Propulsion System335
Steering239
Service Brakes158
Owner complaints by model year — Dodge Charger
2006: 5172007: 2322008: 4762009: 1132010: 1732011: 3922012: 5132013: 3262014: 3232015: 1362016: 1822017: 1282018: 1222019: 1202020: 582021: 352022: 162023: 262024: 242025: 392026: 52027: 020062009201220152018202120242027max 517
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Dodge. How we calculate this →