Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% | 26,000 miles |
| 2019 | 7 | 6% | 50,000 miles |
| 2018 | 19 | 16% | 36,000 miles |
| 2017 | 20 | 16% | 38,000 miles |
| 2016 | 53 | 29% | 49,000 miles |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% | 60,000 miles |
| 2014 | 16 | 5% | 65,000 miles |
| 2013 | 10 | 3% | 58,000 miles |
| 2012 | 11 | 2% | 110,000 miles |
| 2011 | 12 | 2% | 65,000 miles |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% | 69,000 miles |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% | 70,000 miles |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% | 67,000 miles |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% | 110,000 miles |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% | 21,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that all 4 door panels of the vehicle seemed as though they were peeling on the inside of the door, as well as, bubbling towards the top of the door. The center control touch screen began delaminating causing the vehicle to activate certain buttons control different features on the vehicle unintentionally known as phantom inputs. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the driver side door under warranty. The other three doors had not been repaired. The diagnosis for the control panel's digitizer had failed and needed to be replaced. The repair had been completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue who informed the contact that the additional repairs were no longer covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 52,400.
The interior door panel on my 2019 Dodge Charger began to separate/warp from the door frame on the Front drivers and Front Passengers door panels. The vehicle had approximately 32000 miles when the issue started. The plastic trim piece is lifting and peeling away from the door next to the window sill, creating a sharp edge and a gap. This separation is causing the door lock mechanism to bind and become difficult to operate. The window operation is also negatively affected, as the glass rubs against the warped panel. I have also had to replace the window motor a little over a year ago and it is again starting to fail. AJ Dohmann now Geaux Dodge in Plaquamian Louisiana replaced this. This defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety because it could impede egress from the vehicle in an emergency due to the malfunctioning door lock. …
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front driver and front passenger side door panels had started to detach from the door frames. The dealer was contacted about the failure and acknowledged that the door panel failure was a known issue; however, the repair was not covered under warranty. The contact was provided an estimate for the replacement of each door panel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,500.
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while attempting to roll down the front passenger's side window, she noticed that the door panel had separated from the door frame. The dealer and Bayird Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Paragould (6340 US 49, Paragould, AR 72450) were made aware of the failure on two separate occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case and referred the contact back to Bayird Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Paragould. The failure mileage was approximately 36,300.
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, she noticed that the door panels were detaching from the door frame. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the door panels needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that approval was needed from the manufacturer to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the interior door panels had separated from the door frame causing the locking mechanisms to malfunction and the doors would not remain secured. The failure was present on all four doors. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front driver's side door panel trim had separated from the door frame. The contact then stated that he was concerned that the separation of the door panel had started to rise towards the window, which might affect the air bag deployment in the event of a crash. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front passenger's side interior door panel became unsecured and partially detached from the door frame, causing the door to be difficult to open, closed, or unlocked. Additionally, the front driver's side interior door panel was unsecured and partially detached; however, the door was able to be opened, closed, and unlocked normally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Related recalls (1)
Structure
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Charger years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2016 (53), 2017 (20), 2018 (19), 2014 (16) and 2011 (12) model years. Body complaints make up 29% of all complaints for the 2016.
Is there a recall for Dodge Charger body problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 16V-043 (structure, Jan 28, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Dodge Charger body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 56,000 miles; 48% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (138 mentions), followed by the interior panels › door (17).
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.