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2018 Dodge Challenger

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

13.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,061

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2018422 · manufacturer campaign U87

9 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: 300 2018 · Pacifica 2018–2019 · Town 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

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2018396 · manufacturer campaign U82 , U83

27 July 2018

Transport Canada lists: 300 2014–2016 · Challenger 2014–2016, 2018 · Charger 2014–2016

What is wrong

Note: This recall affects the following Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) that were sold through dealers as high-performance accessories: - Mopar Stage 1 high performance Powertrain Control Modules (PCM), part numbers P5160023 and P5160025 (campaign U82) - Mopar high performance Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) included in the Demon Crate, part number 68412287AA (campaign U83) 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 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. This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as these aftermarket products were not regulated by the Act.

142 vehicles affected in CanadaEquipmentService Campaign 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
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 8% of 172 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
307 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2018 Dodge Challenger. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Dodge Challenger get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Dodge Challenger at 13.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 307 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 13 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Dodge Challenger for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,061 in fuel, producing roughly 6,052 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.