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2022 Dodge Challenger Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 2026
Ryan Davis
2022 Dodge Challenger Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2022 Dodge Challenger has 9 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve seat belts and engine.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

8.1/ 10

Based on 9 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

SEAT BELTS

2 22.2%

ENGINE

1 11.1%

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 11.1%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 11.1%

POWER TRAIN

1 11.1%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is SEAT BELTS, accounting for 22.2% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 8 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2022 Dodge Challenger

The 2022 Dodge Challenger has 9 owner complaints in this dataset. SEAT BELTS is the most common complaint category, representing about 22% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2022 Dodge Challenger are SEAT BELTS (2), ENGINE (1), VISIBILITY/WIPER (1).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 4 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2022 Dodge Challenger?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

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Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 8 of 8 systems

SEAT BELTS

2 Reports22% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

The driver's seat belt does not retract quickly on exit. It often flops outside the car and gets closed in the door.

6/5/2023

The contact owned a 2022 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 65 MPH on I-85 in the left lane, the driver noticed a BMW quickly approaching. The driver attempted to change lanes to the center lane, and the rear end of the vehicle slid out and the vehicle fishtailed into the other vehicle in the far-right lane, traveled across three lanes of traffic and crashed into a brick wall median and then went across all three lanes. The contact stated that after crashing into the brick wall, the seat belt became unlatched. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver sustained injuries to the wrist, which had struck the steering wheel, and the left hand which struck the door on impact. Medical attention was provided at the scene by the EMT and at the hospital the following day. The steering wheel air bag, driver's side side-curtain air bags, and passenger’s side air bags deployed during the crash. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The insurance company later towed the vehicle to a tow lot. The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle. The inspector determined that the driver’s seat belt was not latched during the crash after performing six push-pull tests on the seat belt. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

11/21/2025

ENGINE

1 Report11% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The engine makes a whining belt noise after coming to a stop at intersections, drive-through windows, and garages.

6/5/2023

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 Report11% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Both sideview mirrors scratched easily even though I only use clean microfiber cloths to wash them. The scratches have gotten worse over time, and are starting to obstruct visibility.

6/5/2023

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 Report11% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

the alarm keeps going off for no reason

2/1/2024

POWER TRAIN

1 Report11% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

WINE NOISE FROM REAR AXLE AT 45 MPH TO 65 MPH BOUGHT CAR [XXX] RETURNED WITH CAR [XXX] ... DEAN IN THE SERVICE DEPT AT EAST HILLS DODGE SAID THEY HEARD THE NOISE...BUT THERE IS NO FIX FOR IT ...I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE RESALE VALUE OF THIS CAR . WITH THIS NOISE..ALSO I KNOW THAT A CAR WITH A BAD RING AND PINION WILL GET WORSE AND COULD LOCK UP ON THE ROAD WHILE I AM DRIVING AND CAUSE A ACCIDENT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING THIS CAR INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2/22/2024

AIR BAGS

1 Report11% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Unknown

1/10/2025

SERVICE BRAKES

1 Report11% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Unknown

1/10/2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 Report11% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Unknown

1/10/2025

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2022 Dodge Challenger?

The most reported complaint category for the 2022 Dodge Challenger is SEAT BELTS, with 2 owner reports. That is about 22% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include SEAT BELTS, ENGINE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.

Are complaints about the 2022 Dodge Challenger a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 4 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2022 Dodge Challenger?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2022 Dodge Challenger severe?

4 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Dodge Challenger: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Common Problems
  3. 03Owner Complaints
  4. 04Data and Methodology

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