Transmission complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 16% | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% | 0 miles |
| 2019 | 7 | 12% | 31,000 miles |
| 2018 | 8 | 11% | 24,000 miles |
| 2017 | 5 | 10% | 25,000 miles |
| 2016 | 16 | 21% | 25,000 miles |
| 2015 | 29 | 23% | 26,000 miles |
| 2014 | 12 | 8% | 8,000 miles |
| 2013 | 16 | 9% | 47,000 miles |
| 2012 | 17 | 7% | 58,000 miles |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% | 22,000 miles |
| 2010 | 36 | 12% | 18,000 miles |
| 2009 | 27 | 20% | 30,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
mileage 61113 . car moves forward 15 feet an goes into neutral .When pulling into traffic this is a serious safety problem . A major accident which could be loss of life might occur . Enterprise car sales will not acknowledge o show any concern . They offered a 12 month or 12000 mile limited warranty free and implied i should have paid for an expensive warranty. their carfax report showed that they did not comply with service information from the manufacturer for the transmission . As such i have been taken advantage of . I will now have to pay about $1000 to have the service completed . This problem also is happening on their Dodge pick up trucks.
The transmission/drive shaft thumps and the car "lurches" upon start-up. This is somehow related to the push button start. My car is also equipped with a factory remote start and no noise is heard, nor does the car lurch on start-up. Please refer to video link: https://youtu.be/SRQJcjpl4mA
I bought a Dodge Challenger. The place I bought it is huntington beach Dodge Ram Jeep dealer. I got out of the dealer and the shaft of the car was out of the way, I was almost having an accident.I went back to the dealer and explained the situation. They told me to give the car to the service. I said I did not want to service the car at 50 miles. I asked them to give me a new one of the same car. No, we can't give you a car because they said you bought cash and got a discount. I left the car to the service 3 days ago. Still nobody informed me. When they repaired my vehicle, I don't want to get on that vehicle, I have a child, I'm afraid. I want them to give me a new one of the same car
I bought a Dodge Challenger. The place I bought it is huntington beach Dodge Ram Jeep dealer. I got out of the dealer and the shaft of the car was out of the way, I was almost having an accident.I went back to the dealer and explained the situation. They told me to give the car to the service. I said I did not want to service the car at 50 miles. I asked them to give me a new one of the same car. No, we can't give you a car because they said you bought cash and got a discount. I left the car to the service 4 days ago. Still nobody informed me. When they repaired my vehicle, I don't want to get on that vehicle, I have a child, I'm afraid. I want them to give me a new one of the same car
On my way to work on 9/28/23 my 2019 dodge challenger hellcat Redeye engine just shut off at 65mph. I was in the left lane by the wall on I45 heading northbound. I instantly had a loss of power steering and braking. The engine just shut off. A check engine light came on and the dash said shift I to park to start. I was successfully able to get across 4 lanes of traffic to stop on the apron between o ram and side of freeway. When I shifted to park and to try to restart it would not start. Had to be towed to dealership where upon inspection they said the motor was locked. When broken down a valve just dropped into the cylinder and jammed into the piston and cylinder wall. Pieces also damaged the head and the supercharger and dealer says starter is fried. …
I have a 2019 Challenger r/t with the 6 speed manual transmission. It has a problem where it will pop out of first gear intermittently and I have taken it to the dealer 7 times in the 7 months I have owned the car and they have failed to fix it. I have provided 2 videos one a month after I bought the car and one that happened last week to prove it is a continuous problem. I have been almost rear ended many times because the car will pop out of gear from a stop. It is dangerous and Dodge has failed to even attempt to fix my vehicle. I have replicated it with a dealer employee in the car and have been told by dealership employees when this problem happens I just need to ?pull it out of gear and put it back in to gear?. It is dangerous and I am afraid to drive the car. …
Driving along and all of a sudden the shifter lights started flashing, wipers turned on, steering became difficult, and finally the transmission locked up. Stalled in the middle of the hiway turn lane and because the transmission was locked up it couldn't even be pushed out of the way. Traffic was backed up and people trying to get around because I was blocking a major hiway intersection. The dodge dealership has had the car 3 times and finally diagnosed it as the rack and pinion plug.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Dodge Challenger. While the contact's son was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to island Chrysler Dodge Ram (located at 1239 hyland blvd, staten island, ny 10305, [phone]). The dealer diagnosed that the transmission and rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After leaving the dealer, while driving, several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle, ignition coil, spark plugs, anti-lock brakes, and stabilizer bar needed to be replaced. The dealer repaired the vehicle, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call the national center for dispute settlement for further assistance. …
Related recalls (3)
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 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission may not remain in the PARK position if that gear is selected, the engine is still running, and the driver exits the vehicle exited.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge. The recall began 28, 2017. Owners may the Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Chrysler is recalling 6,636 my 2008-2009 Dodge challenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and "keyless go" option. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the wireless ignition node module so the engine can only be turned off when the transmission and gear selector is in the "park" position. The recall began on September 15, 2008.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Challenger years have transmission problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2010 (36), 2015 (29), 2009 (27), 2012 (17) and 2013 (16) model years. Transmission complaints make up 12% of all complaints for the 2010.
Is there a recall for Dodge Challenger transmission problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 18V-280 (automatic transmission, May 1, 2018); 17V-431 (control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), Jul 7, 2017); 08V-458 (park/neutral start interlock switch, Sep 10, 2008). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Dodge Challenger transmission problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 28,000 miles; 72% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the automatic transmission (7 mentions), followed by the manual transmission (3).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.