Recalls ·2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Widebody

2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Widebody recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Widebody; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — instrument cluster/panel. Owners filed 19 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints19
Crashes reported4in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Electrical system — Instrument cluster/panelCampaign 21V664000 · 26 Aug 2021

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Risk: Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y58.

Visibility — WindshieldCampaign 21V516000 · 08 Jul 2021

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

What owners complain about

Share of the 19 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags4 · 21%
Electrical system4 · 21%
Engine3 · 16%
Power train3 · 16%
Unknown or other2 · 11%
Steering2 · 11%
Structure2 · 11%
Seats1 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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20262

From owner complaints

My automatic start hasn’t been working for months . Sometimes it work , sometimes it doesn’t . When it doesn’t work I get a message on the dash saying “remote start cancelled hood open . “Iced taken my car to the Dodge dealership several times & it keeps happening . I’ve contacted Dodge customer care etc and nothing .…

Unknown or other · Jun 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2021 Dodge SXT. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a standstill, it caught on fire without warning. The fire marshals extinguished the flames. A report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

Engine · Aug 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

On [XXX] I was traveling s/b on [XXX] in Florida in my Dodge Challenger which I purchased from New Smyrna Dodge this year. I was traveling approx 65 mph and all of a sudden the back of my drivers seat went back all the way putting me in a flat position against the rear seat. I was lucky enough to pull myself up and…

Seats · Sep 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact was driving a rental vehicle from Enterprise which was a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated there was debris in the high way and the vehicle was pulled into the wall and the air bag did not deploy. The contact stated a police report was…

Air bags · Aug 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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