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2018 Dodge Charger

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

4 current

Combined

12.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,249

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2024168 · manufacturer campaign 19B

14 March 2024

Transport Canada lists: 300 2018–2021 · Charger 2018–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture unexpectedly and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

Why it matters

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

FCA will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace both side curtain airbag modules.

10,285 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2018422 · manufacturer campaign U87

9 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: 300 2018 · Pacifica 2018–2019 · Town & Country 2017–2018 · Challenger 2018 · and 12 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective powertrain controller. If the powertrain controller fails while driving the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the powertrain controller.

1,528 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2018269 · manufacturer campaign U49 U59 U60 U61 U62 U63 U64 U65 U73

17 May 2018

Transport Canada lists: 200 2015–2017 · 300 2014–2018 · Pacifica 2017–2018 · Challenger 2015–2018 · and 11 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated. If this occurs and the driver does not apply the brakes or shift the transmission to neutral, the vehicle could maintain speed or accelerate without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software and perform an update as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the vehicle is repaired.

635,880 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2018223 · manufacturer campaign U43

1 May 2018

Transport Canada lists: 300 2018 · Challenger 2018 · Charger 2018 · Durango 2018 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with an 8-speed transmission, an incorrect park lock rod may have been installed during the transmission assembly process. This could cause the transmission to lose the Park function, which could result in unintended vehicle movement, which would increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the park lock rods.

6 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 19% of 114 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
302 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2018 Dodge Charger. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Dodge Charger get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Dodge Charger at 12.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 302 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 15 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Dodge Charger for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,249 in fuel, producing roughly 4,842 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.