Dodge Challenger
Registered from 2003 to 2023.
About this model
The Dodge Challenger is the name of three generations of automobiles produced by the American automobile manufacturer Dodge. However, the first use of the Challenger name by Dodge dates back to 1959 for marketing a "value version" of the full-sized Coronet Silver Challenger.
From the Wikipedia article Dodge Challenger, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2015 5.7 petrol. 5 of 27 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 60% | 3 |
| Lights and electrics | 40% | 2 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 20% | 1 |
| Steering | 20% | 1 |
| Tyres and wheels | 20% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
- A tyre seriously damaged
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 60% of its failures
- Parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Exhaust and emissions — 20% of its failures
- Steering — 20% of its failures
- A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
- Tyres and wheels — 20% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Lights and electrics — 40% of its failures
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/01627/21
The front windscreen may become detached from the vehicle and endanger the occupants of the vehicle or fall onto the road. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0350/16
Excessive internal pressure can cause the housing of the driver airbag inflator to rupture when the airbag is deployed under normal conditions. In the event of the inflator rupturing, metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment, potentially causing injury to the vehicle occupants.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0621/17
A fault in the gas generator of the front passenger airbag may cause uncontrolled inflation when the airbag is activated and result in small metal particles being released, which might injure the occupants.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0787/15
The fuel rail crossover hose of the fuel rail may have been damaged during production and may result in a fuel leak. The damage cannot be reliably detected and may cause a fuel leak without warning. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0845/18
The oil-cooler line may be defective. This may lead to a fire risk owing to engine oil coming into contact with a hot surface.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1464/15
A fault with the alternator can result in the failure of the electrical systems and cause the vehicle to catch fire.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00457/26
The airbag could rupture when activated, leading to fragmentation of the airbag parts. These small parts could be projected towards the driver/occupants, potentially causing serious or even fatal injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01741/25
The vehicles has a misaligned rear left seat-back lock-striker which may keep the seat-back from latching. In the event of an accident. If the backrest is not locked in the upright position, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant of the seat or any other person in the vehicle due to unsecured cargo. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users