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

- 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
2023 Charger
26 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 3 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2016 Charger
182 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 2 fire reports · 7 crash reports
Most reported: Structure › Body
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
Charger changes by model year
- 2027
- Longest EV range down from 295 to 267 miles
- Lightest version 1014 lb heavier
- 2026
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Longest EV range down from 308 to 295 miles
- Lightest version 1012 lb lighter
- 2025
- New body dimensions: 8.3 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2024
- New all-electric version
- 2016
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2015
- Engine added: 6.2L 8-cyl
- 2014
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2012
- Engine added: 6.4L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
- 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
- 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
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Electric | 267 mi | 206.7 in | 5,840 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 20 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,826 lb | Not rated | 1 | 5 |
| 2025 | Electric | 308 mi | 206.7 in | 5,838 lb | Not rated | 3 | 39 |
| 2024 | Electric | 308 mi | 198.4 in | 4,158 lb | Not rated | 3 | 24 |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.4 in | 4,158 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 26 |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.4 in | 4,158 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 16 |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.4 in | 4,158 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 35 |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.4 in | 4,158 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 58 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.4 in | 4,158 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 120 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.4 in | 4,158 lb | ★★★★★ | 6 | 122 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.4 in | 4,158 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 128 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.4 in | 4,158 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 182 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 198.4 in | 4,158 lb | Not rated | 7 | 136 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 200 in | 4,449 lb | ★★★★★ | 10 | 323 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 200 in | 4,449 lb | Not rated | 9 | 326 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 200 in | 4,449 lb | Not rated | 15 | 513 |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,449 lb | Not rated | 12 | 392 |
| 2010 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,101 lb | Not rated | 5 | 173 |
| 2009 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,101 lb | Not rated | 3 | 113 |
| 2008 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,101 lb | Not rated | 3 | 476 |
| 2007 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,101 lb | Not rated | 2 | 232 |
| 2006 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,101 lb | Not rated | 2 | 517 |
Alternatives to the 2024 Charger
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford Mustang | 26 MPG | ★★★★★ | 12 |
| 2024 Honda Accord | 48 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2024 Toyota Crown | 41 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2024 Toyota Camry | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Malibu | 31 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Dodge. How we calculate this →




