2025 Dodge Charger EV: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2025 Dodge Charger EV
On the 2025 Dodge Charger EV, the failure owners report most often is other electrical problem, with 15 reports on file. Across every failure mode on this year, half the dated reports were filed before 400 miles. Overall it scores 81 out of 100, severe risk for a 2025.
Severe risk for a 2025 — 36th riskiest of the 175 2025 vehicles we can rate. 68 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork.
The failures owners actually file about
Owners have reported 17 named failure modes on the 2025 Dodge Charger EV, and the three most-reported carry 43% of everything filed.
Other electrical problem leads with 15 reports and about 3.0 per 1,000 vehicles.
Other fuel system problem follows with 7 reports.
Other brake problem follows with 7 reports, median 500 miles.
By system, the reports fall mostly into electrical (18), brakes (10) and fuel (7).
The mileage the reports cluster at
Too few of the reports on this year carry an odometer reading to describe the timing: 6 of them do. The mileages quoted elsewhere on this page come from the modes that have enough of them.
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
Showing the 12 most-reported failure modes of 17. The full list is in the table below.
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
How bad it is when it goes
Across the named modes, 3 mention a crash and 2 an injury. Those are the words owners used in their own complaints, and NHTSA does not verify them, but they are the closest thing in this data to a measure of what a failure actually did.
The average severity weight across every report on this year is 3.81, where a stalled engine or a failed airbag weighs many times more than a rattling trim panel, and a figure this high means the reports are dominated by failures with safety consequences rather than annoyances. The weighting is set out in full on the methodology page.
What the top failures cost to put right, as editorial estimates for an independent US shop rather than figures from NHTSA: other electrical problem at $250–$2,000, other fuel system problem at $300–$2,200, other brake problem at $300–$1,800 and other powertrain problem at $400–$4,500. Dealer labour, a seized bolt or a part that is no longer made can push any of these past the top of its range.
16% of the reports on this year sit in the engine, transmission, drivetrain or cooling systems — the four where a repair bill is usually four figures.
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other electrical problem | electrical | 15 | 2 | — | 300 | — | 3.0 | $250–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other fuel system problem | fuel | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 1.4 | $300–$2,200 | High |
| Other brake problem | brakes | 7 | 1 | — | 500 | — | 1.4 | $300–$1,800 | High |
| Other powertrain problem | transmission | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 1.0 | $400–$4,500 | High |
| Instrument cluster or gauge failure | infotainment | 4 | 1 | — | 300 | — | 0.8 | $350–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Overheating | cooling | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.6 | $400–$3,500 | High |
| Control module (ECM/PCM/BCM) failure | electrical | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.6 | $700–$3,000 | High |
| Parking brake failure | brakes | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.6 | $250–$1,300 | Moderate |
| Software fault or failed update | software | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.6 | $0–$600 | Moderate |
| Other driver assistance problem | adas | 3 | 1 | — | 500 | — | 0.6 | $250–$1,800 | High |
| Other speed control problem | adas | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.6 | $250–$2,000 | Critical |
| Other body or interior problem | body | 3 | 1 | — | 100 | — | 0.6 | $200–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other engine problem | engine | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.4 | $300–$4,000 | High |
| Other steering problem | steering | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.4 | $350–$2,400 | High |
| Shifter, linkage or stuck-in-park failure | transmission | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.2 | $250–$1,400 | High |
| Cruise control failure | adas | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.2 | $200–$1,400 | High |
| Other visibility problem | glass | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.2 | $150–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Unclassified problem | other | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.4 | — | Moderate |
Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
How often, against how many were built
Scaled by an estimate of how many of these cars exist, the 2025 Dodge Charger EV draws about 13 per 1,000 vehicles, which puts it in the 95th percentile of complaint rates among 2025 vehicles we can rate.
That denominator is the weakest number on the page and it is fair to say so plainly. Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound.
The working figure is 5,067 vehicles. If the true number is twice that, every rate on this page is half what it says; the ranking against other 2025 vehicles, which is what the risk score uses, is far more robust than the rate itself.
What owners wrote
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint narratives, trimmed for length. The odometer reading is the one the owner gave.
Other electrical problem
The contact owns a 2025 Dodge Charger EV. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the doors and hatch back door failed to open immediately. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the door sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Additionally, while driving into an intersection, the vehicle suddenly shut off with oncoming vehicles approaching. The vehicle was restarted and immediately experienced unintended acceleration and nearly caused a crash with several other vehicles. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet been determined. The failure mileage was 100.
The contact owns a 2025 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that a message related to the Forward Collision Avoidance mitigation system, the electrical system, and the message "Braking System Required Attention - Please Call for Assistance" were displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to charge as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the Forward Collision Avoidance mitigation system and the electrical system failures had been corrected; however, the dealer had not yet determined the cause for the message "Braking system Required Attention - Please Call for Assistance". The vehicle was being diagnosed by the dealer and an engineer from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.
Other brake problem
The contact owns a 2025 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that a message related to the Forward Collision Avoidance mitigation system, the electrical system, and the message "Braking System Required Attention - Please Call for Assistance" were displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to charge as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the Forward Collision Avoidance mitigation system and the electrical system failures had been corrected; however, the dealer had not yet determined the cause for the message "Braking system Required Attention - Please Call for Assistance". The vehicle was being diagnosed by the dealer and an engineer from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.
Recalls on the 2025 model year
NHTSA has issued 3 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Dodge Charger EV, affecting an estimated 9,280 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawl and back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alert. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
Recalls also distort complaint counts. Publicity about a campaign reminds owners that complaining is possible, so reports for a recalled component often spike after the recall rather than before it.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
20,271 vehicles 2026-04-23- Defect
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
75 vehicles 2025-09-04- Defect
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S electric vehicles. An incorrectly installed spring may cause the loss of the park function when the vehicle’s gear selector is placed in the park (P) position, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Consequence
- A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electric drive module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 63C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
8,390 vehicles 2025-06-12- Defect
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger vehicles. The amplifier may be missing software, which can prevent the amplifier from emitting exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
- Consequence
- A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and update the amplifier software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 44C.
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
How it ranks in the 2025 field
The score at the top of the page, placed among its peers. The zones are the same thresholds the scorer applies, read out of the scorer itself, so the picture and the band word cannot disagree.
Scores are ranked within the model year, never across years, because an older car has had longer to accumulate reports.
- Left fewer and less serious reports
- Right more, or worse
- Marker this vehicle
Better and worse years of the same car
Severe risk for a 2025 — 36th riskiest of the 175 2025 vehicles we can rate. Every score on this site is a rank inside its own model year, which is what makes a 2004 and a 2019 comparable at all.
Within the 2024–2026 generation specifically, 2024 is the strongest year at 80 and 2025 the weakest at 81.
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
Within the 2024-2026 generation, 2024 Dodge Charger EV scores best at 80 and 2025 Dodge Charger EV worst at 81.
Where these figures stop being useful
68 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork. Every count on this page is therefore a floor: it is the number of owners who went to the trouble of filing with a federal agency, which is a small and self-selected fraction of the owners who had the fault.
Of those 68 reports, 6 carried an odometer reading, so the mileages here describe 9% of the sample rather than all of it. Owners also round: readings pile up on multiples of ten thousand, which is why this site publishes "about 90,000 miles" and not "91,438".
Named failure modes come from matching phrases in the complaint text, so a badly worded complaint can land in the wrong bucket. The effect washes out across hundreds of reports and does not wash out across five.
And nothing here predicts what one car will do. These are other people's complaints, filed years apart, on cars maintained by strangers. Read the page as a map of where this model year has previously gone wrong, then have the specific car in front of you inspected.
Questions this page answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Dodge Charger EV?
The most-reported failures are other electrical problem (15 reports, median 300 miles), other fuel system problem (7 reports) and other brake problem (7 reports, median 500 miles). Counts come from owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are voluntary, so they show what owners bothered to report rather than every fault that occurred.
Is the 2025 Dodge Charger EV reliable?
It scores 81 out of 100 on our risk index, which is severe — 36th riskiest of the 175 2025 vehicles we can rate. The score is a comparison against other 2025 vehicles, not a prediction about any individual car, and it is built from complaint rates, severity and how early failures appear.
Which year of the Dodge Charger EV is best?
Within the 2024–2026 generation, 2024 scores best at 80 out of 100 and 2025 worst at 81. Same body, same engines, different luck.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed