Dodge Charger VIN Number Check

Enter a Dodge Charger VIN for a free NHTSA vPIC decode: build details, the generation it belongs to and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. Owner reports follow below.

VIN prefix2B32C3

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

Dodge Charger

About the Dodge Charger

Dodge has sold the Charger in the US since the 2006 model year, and there have been three generations. LX first (2006–2010), then LD (2011–2023), and the LB took over for 2024–2026. Across those years NHTSA lists 52 vehicle recall campaigns and 5,864 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the LX. Its 2006 and 2008 model years alone account for 1,918 of them, with owners bringing up engine and cooling most often and the electrical system after that. EPA rates the LX at 15–21 mpg combined, while the LB gets 19–20 mpg. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2006–2026

GenerationsLX · LD · LB

NHTSA recall campaigns52

Owner complaints5,864 at NHTSA

Dodge Charger photographed at a US vehicle auction — Auction lot photo, for illustration

Generations

Dodge Charger generations

Three generations since the 2006 model year. The LX (2006–2010) has the most owner complaints, the LD (2011–2023) the most recall campaigns (37).

3 / 3

2024–20263rd generation

Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20062010201520202025

2024–2026· Generation 3 of 3

LB · 3rd generation

EPA classLarge Cars

EPA combined mpg19–20

NHTSA recalls4

Engines (EPA)

Electric · 2024–2026
3.0 L 6-cyl (turbo) · 2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

AWD/4WD
automatic (2024–2026)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (47)Fuel system (16)Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (15)

Mentions in 68 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · LB2C3CDBCK?SR······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T, built in Windsor, Ontario

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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Charger model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 52 campaigns on file for Charger model years 2006–2026, and the 2012 shows up in more of them than any other year (15), ahead of the 2011 (12). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

Pick a row

What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Dodge Charger owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2006 and 2011 hold 1,993 of the 5,864 complaints, or 34%. Tap any bar or generation.

5,864NHTSA complaints, 2006–2026

251mention a crash

219mention a fire

216injuries reported

Owner complaints by model yearLB: 68 complaints · most for the 2025 (39)

Top complaint areas · LB

Mentions in 68 complaints, 2024–2026.

Electrical system47

Fuel system16

Powertrain (transmission, driveline)15

Brakes11

Speed control / acceleration10

Engine and cooling9

Crashes 3Fires 1Injuries 2

2024–2026 (LB)

NHTSA data summary

Complaints peak with the 2025 (39 of 68). Owners across the generation name electrical system most often (47 mentions), then fuel system (16).

What Charger owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2011–2023 (7th generation)

Electrical trouble leads NHTSA complaints for the 2011 and 2012, with owners describing dead batteries, headlight failures, burning smells and stalls. CarComplaints ranks alternator failure first for 2011, followed by a leaking gas tank and the engine stalling while driving. Recalls cover alternators on some 2011–2014 cars that may suddenly fail, a headlight sub-harness on 2011–2012 cars that can overheat and cut the low beams, and 2012–2014 cars with the eight-speed automatic that may not warn the driver when the door opens out of Park. [1] [2] [3]

2006–2010 (6th generation)

Stalling dominates NHTSA complaints for the 2006, with many owners describing the car losing power or shutting off, sometimes right after refueling. CarComplaints ranks premature engine failure first for 2006, followed by the engine dying while driving and stalling and rough running after fueling up. A recall covers some cars with the 2.7-liter engine whose rear brake tubes can rub against the EGR tube and leak. [4] [5]

What to check before buying

Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the brake tube recall on 2.7-liter cars from the first years and the alternator, headlight and shifter warning recalls on 2011–2014 cars.
Ask for records of alternator, battery and fuel system repairs.
On the drive, watch for stalls or rough running, check that the headlights work and sniff for a fuel or burning smell.

Sources (5) and method

Sources:

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner opinions · Reddit

What Dodge Charger owners say on Reddit

Summarized from public threads

SummaryPros & consThreads

Dodge Charger owners on Reddit say a maintained car can run past 100,000 to 200,000 miles, from V6 SXTs to Hemi R/Ts and Scat Packs. The 3.6 V6 draws praise after 2015 with the eight speed, though plastic oil filter housings crack and rocker or cam work still appears. Hemi owners mention MDS solenoids, lifter tick and thirsty fuel use. Door panels that warp, Uconnect glitches and AC blend doors are the usual non engine gripes.

Pros

Many V6 and Hemi cars pass 100,000 to 200,000 miles with fluid service
Strong power and daily comfort in a big sedan
2015 and newer eight speed models viewed as more solid

Cons

Plastic oil filter housing cracks on the 3.6 V6
Hemi MDS solenoid, lifter and tick concerns
Warped door panels, Uconnect glitches and AC blend door faults
Heavy fuel use and tire wear on performance trims

How reliable has your Charger been for you? r/Charger · 2023-09-08
Are these cars reliable? r/Charger · 2025-09-16
Considering a charger/chally r/Charger · 2025-05-20
Fellow 2012 - 2014 owners. How has it been? r/Charger · 2025-11-02
How's dodge charger V6 reliability wise? r/Charger · 2024-11-03

Opinions of individual owners, summarized in our own words. Not verified data; check recalls and complaints above.

Owner complaints · by model year

Charger complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Electric Charger versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

5,864complaints, 2006–2026

251mention a crash

219mention a fire

216injuries reported

6complaints report a death

Most complaints: 2006 (1,294), 2011 (699), 2012 (661)

2006 · 1,294 complaints

Crashes 21 · fires 12 · injuries 28 · complaints reporting a death 2

Engine388

Fuel/propulsion system305

Power train218

Fuel system216

Electrical system145

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Charger CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 140 Charger versions for model years 2006–2026 (gas and electric). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 386 g/mi (2012). Electric versions have none at the tailpipe. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

LX2006–2010

15–21 mpg · CO₂ 423–592 g/mi

LD2011–2023

15–23 mpg · CO₂ 386–592 g/mi

LB2024–2026

19–20 mpg · 70–98 MPGe electric · CO₂ 0–470 g/mi

Model year2026

20combined MPG

444CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)

$3,350EPA yearly fuel cost

—/10Smog rating

1 = worst · 10 = cleanest

4/10Greenhouse gas rating

—Emission standard

Cleanest gas version of 2026: Charger R/T AWD · Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo — 20 MPG · 444 g/mi

Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year

GasElectric

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Charger vs Chrysler 300 vs Chevrolet Camaro

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2011–2023. NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns for the Charger, against 22 for the Chrysler 300 and 16 for the Chevrolet Camaro. Pick a range to compare.

Dodge ChargerLD

Model years 2011–2023

NHTSA recall campaigns: 37
NHTSA owner complaints: 2,895
EPA combined mpg: 15–23
Engines (EPA): 6-cyl 3.6 L · 8-cyl 5.7, 6.2, 6.4 L
Also listed: supercharged
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD
NHTSA crash rating: 5★ overall (2022)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 1,243
Engine and cooling 394
Air bags 372

Chrysler 300

Model years 2011–2023

NHTSA recall campaigns: 22
NHTSA owner complaints: 1,787
EPA combined mpg: 17–23
Engines (EPA): 6-cyl 3.6 L · 8-cyl 5.7, 6.4 L
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD
NHTSA crash rating: 4★ overall (2022)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 742
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 289
Air bags 250

Chevrolet Camaro

Model years 2011–2023

NHTSA recall campaigns: 16
NHTSA owner complaints: 1,432
EPA combined mpg: 14–25
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.6 L · 8-cyl 6.2, 7.0 L
Also listed: supercharged, turbo
Drive (EPA): RWD
NHTSA crash rating: 5★ overall (2022)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 448
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 248
Engine and cooling 199

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Dodge Charger VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Charger

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Red Dodge Charger (eighth generation) coupe, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Charger's VIN is on a plate at the base of the driver's side windshield. The door jamb sticker and a trunk lid label near the latch are secondary locations. Always verify the door jamb sticker and trunk label match the dashboard plate before any Charger purchase. The LB generation starts with the 2024 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (R for 2024) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge

The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.

FAQ

Common Dodge Charger VIN questions

Which Dodge Charger model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2006 leads with 1,294, ahead of the 2011 (699) and 2012 (661). Those first two alone make up 34% of the 5,864 Charger complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Dodge Charger had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 52 vehicle campaigns for model years 2006–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, LD leads with 37. Then come the LX (14) and LB (4), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which Dodge Charger recalls are high risk?

15V-313, 16V-352 and 24V-198 cover air bag inflators that can rupture. 18V-021 and 19V-018 cover air bag inflator modules and how they deploy. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 06V-149, 16V-739, 17V-435, 15V-114, 17V-824 and 17V-496. Do-not-drive advisories came with 15V-313, 16V-352, 18V-021 and 19V-018. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

Which Charger generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the LX is 2006–2010 and the LD 2011–2023. LB spans 2024–2026. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (R is 2024).

What fuel economy does the Dodge Charger get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2024–2026 LB at 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, up from 15–21 mpg for the 2006–2010 LX (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Dodge Charger compare with the Chrysler 300 and Chevrolet Camaro on recalls?

For 2011–2023 models the Charger has 37 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Chrysler 300 has 22, the Chevrolet Camaro 16. Complaints run 2,895, 1,787 and 1,432 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Dodge Charger have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Charger 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, RWD and AWD, get that score.

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