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Dodge Charger
MuscleCarFan says for 2026 Dodge is walking part of its EV-only plan back, dropping the Hemi V8 but also the electric-only approach, in favor of a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six making up to 550 horsepower under a legendary name pulled from 1970s Mopar history: SIXPACK, a genuinely different engine architecture that delivers peak output competitive with or exceeding several of its V8-era rivals. MotorTrend says the 2026 Dodge Charger, differentiated from the electric model by its Sixpack designation, comes with a duo of twin-turbocharged inline-six engines from Stellantis' Hurricane family: a standard version and a higher-output version that powers the Scat Pack, and that its first drive of the Sixpack largely solved the issues MotorTrend had with the EV Daytona.
Sixpack revives a legendary name
MuscleCarFan (opens in a new tab) says for 2026 Dodge is walking part of its plan back, dropping the Hemi V8 but also the electric-only approach, in favor of a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six making up to 550 horsepower under a legendary name pulled straight from 1970s Mopar history: SIXPACK, delivering a peak output figure competitive with, or exceeding, several V8-era rivals.
Two versions of the Hurricane inline-six
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Dodge Charger, differentiated from the electric model by its Sixpack designation, comes with a duo of twin-turbocharged inline-six engines from Stellantis' Hurricane family: a standard-output version and a higher-output version, called H.O., that powers the Charger Scat Pack.
Fixing what the EV Daytona got wrong
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says its hopes were raised when it first drove the 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack, which largely solved the issues it had with the EV Daytona, though it found that sense of rhythmic handling starts to fall apart when pushing the Scat Pack Plus to its limit.
Questions buyers ask
Does the 2026 Dodge Charger still come with a V8?
No — MuscleCarFan (opens in a new tab) says the Hemi V8 was dropped in favor of a 550-hp twin-turbo inline-six.
What does 'Sixpack' mean on the 2026 Charger?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says it differentiates the gas-powered Charger from the electric model, and denotes its Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six engines.
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The 2027 Dodge Charger is built around 3.0L twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 (SIXPACK) or dual-motor electric (Daytona), rated at 420 / 550 / 670 horsepower across its sports car body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 6 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 Charger seats 4 and is a Sports car.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 Charger.
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2027 Dodge Charger
The reborn Charger ships as two parallel lineups on one body: gas SIXPACK models with a twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 (420 hp R/T, 550 hp Scat Pack) that can switch to 100% rear-wheel drive, and all-electric Daytona Scat Pack (670 hp dual-motor AWD).
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
6 indexed Dodge Charger model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Dodge Charger | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Dodge Charger | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Dodge Charger | 2025 record → | |
| 2020 Dodge Charger | 2020 record → | |
| 2019 Dodge Charger | 2019 record → | |
| 2017 Dodge Charger | 2017 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Dodge Charger.
The Dodge Charger is a model of automobile marketed by Dodge in various forms over eight generations since 1966. The first Charger was a show car in 1964. The Charger nameplate was applied to a special trim version of the 1965 Dodge Dart compact with 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 engines.
Source: Dodge Charger (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)
- August 2026, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In… Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Year by year
The Dodge Charger across 13 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Dodge Charger | 75–86 | $900–$1,000 | 3 | |||
| 2026 Dodge Charger | 19–95 | $800–$4,100 | 9 | 1 | ||
| 2025 Dodge Charger | 70–98 | $800–$1,000 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2024 Dodge Charger | 70–98 | $800–$1,100 | 5 | 1 | ||
| 2023 Dodge Charger | 15–23 | $2,700–$5,150 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 5 stars |
| 2022 Dodge Charger | 15–23 | $2,700–$5,150 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 5 stars |
| 2021 Dodge Charger | 15–23 | $2,700–$5,150 | 6 | 2 | 33 | 5 stars |
| 2020 Dodge Charger | 15–23 | $2,700–$5,150 | 6 | 3 | 57 | 5 stars |
| 2019 Dodge Charger | 16–23 | $2,700–$4,850 | 6 | 5 | 120 | 5 stars |
| 2018 Dodge Charger | 16–23 | $2,700–$4,850 | 8 | 6 | 122 | 5 stars |
| 2017 Dodge Charger | 16–23 | $2,700–$4,850 | 8 | 4 | 128 | 5 stars |
| 2016 Dodge Charger | 16–23 | $2,700–$4,850 | 8 | 6 | 182 | 5 stars |
| 2015 Dodge Charger | 16–23 | $2,700–$4,850 | 7 | 8 | 135 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Dodge Charger, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | 9 to 3 | 57.0 to 80.5 | 259 to 249 | Labels: Charger Daytona R/T AWD 245/55ZR18, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 275/40R20, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 305/35ZR20, and 2 more; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic 8-spd; Fuels: Premium, Regular | |
| 2025 to 2026 | 7 to 9 | 84.0 to 57.0 | 262 to 259 | Labels: Charger R/T AWD, Charger Scat Pack AWD; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic 8-spd; Fuels: Premium, Regular | |
| 2024 to 2025 | 5 to 7 | Labels: Charger Daytona R/T AWD 245/55ZR18, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 275/40R20, Charger Daytona R/T AWD 305/35ZR20, and 3 more | Labels: Charger 2-Dr Daytona R/T AWD 18in, Charger 2-Dr Daytona R/T AWD 20in Goodyear, Charger 2-Dr Daytona R/T AWD 20in Nexen, Charger 2-Dr Daytona Scat Pack Track Pack AWD, and 1 more | ||
| 2023 to 2024 | 6 to 5 | 19.0 to 84.0 | first listed: 262 | Labels: Charger 2-Dr Daytona R/T AWD 18in, Charger 2-Dr Daytona R/T AWD 20in Goodyear, Charger 2-Dr Daytona R/T AWD 20in Nexen, Charger 2-Dr Daytona Scat Pack Track Pack AWD, and 1 more; Engines: Electric motor / not listed; Transmissions: Automatic (A1); Fuels: Electricity | Labels: Charger, Charger AWD, Charger SRT Widebody, Charger Widebody; Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic 8-spd; Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive; Fuels: Midgrade, Premium, Regular |
| 2021 to 2022 | Engines: 6.2L 8-cyl | Engines: 6.2L 8-cyl Hellcat engine | |||
| 2019 to 2020 | 19.5 to 19.0 | Labels: Charger SRT Widebody, Charger Widebody | Labels: Charger SRT; Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl FFV; Fuels: Gasoline or E85 | ||
| 2018 to 2019 | 8 to 6 | ||||
| 2016 to 2017 | Labels: Charger SRT | Labels: Charger SRT8 | |||
| 2015 to 2016 | 7 to 8 |
Buying used
What the Dodge Charger recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | back over prevention (sensing system) | None |
| 2023 | 2 | parking brake; seats (critical fasteners) | None |
| 2022 | 3 | tires (pressure monitoring and regulating systems); power train (manual transmission) | None |
| 2021 | 2 | visibility (windshield); air bags (side/window) | None |
| 2020 | 3 | back over prevention (sensing system); visibility (windshield); air bags (side/window) | None |
| 2019 | 5 | electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); air bags; service brakes; 2 more | None |
| 2018 | 6 | power train (automatic transmission); power train (driveline); electrical system (wiring); 2 more | None |
| 2017 | 4 | power train (axle assembly); engine and engine cooling; power train (driveline); 1 more | None |
| 2016 | 6 | structure; power train (axle assembly); equipment; 3 more | None |
| 2015 | 8 | engine and engine cooling; equipment (electrical); structure; 5 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
Recalls that told owners to stop driving or park outside
- 2015, campaign 19V-018 (Jan 2019): air bags (frontal). In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in…
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 184 | 22% | 2017 (48) |
| unknown or other | 160 | 20% | 2018 (33) |
| air bags | 125 | 15% | 2019 (49) |
| engine | 105 | 13% | 2016 (25) |
| power train | 101 | 12% | 2015 (32) |
| structure | 99 | 12% | 2016 (53) |
Trim by trim
Every 2027 Dodge Charger trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R/T | AWD | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Twin Turbo) | 420 | 468 | 4,741 | – | – | $51,990 |
| R/T Plus | AWD | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Twin Turbo) | 420 | 468 | 4,741 | – | – | $56,985 |
| Scat Pack | AWD | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (HO, Twin Turbo) | 550 | 531 | 4,865 | – | – | $56,990 |
| Scat Pack Plus | AWD | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (HO, Twin Turbo) | 550 | 531 | 4,865 | – | – | $61,985 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Dodge Charger model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Twin Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (HO, Twin Turbo) | 420–550 | 4,741–4,865 | – | 17.5 |
| 2026 | 4 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Twin Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (HO, Twin Turbo) | 420–550 | 4,816 | – | 17.5 |
| 2023 | 9 | 3.6-liter V6 / 5.7-liter V8 (HEMI) / 6.4-liter V8 (HEMI) +2 | 292–797 | 3,957–4,595 | 1,000 | 18.5 |
| 2022 | 8 | 3.6-liter V6 / 5.7-liter V8 (HEMI) / 6.4-liter V8 (HEMI) +2 | 292–797 | 3,957–4,610 | 1,000 | 18.5 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3.6-liter V6 / 5.7-liter V8 (HEMI) / 6.4-liter V8 (HEMI) +2 | 292–797 | 3,957–4,610 | 1,000 | 18.5 |
| 2020 | 6 | 3.6-liter V6 / 5.7-liter V8 (HEMI) / 6.4-liter V8 (HEMI) +1 | 292–707 | 3,657–4,587 | 1,000 | 18.5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 3.6-liter V6 / 5.7-liter V8 (HEMI) / 6.4-liter V8 (HEMI) +1 | 292–707 | 4,020–4,536 | 1,000 | 18.5 |
| 2018 | 10 | 3.6-liter V6 / 5.7-liter V8 (HEMI) / 6.4-liter V8 (HEMI) +1 | 292–707 | 4,020–4,536 | 1,000 | 18.5 |
| 2017 | 8 | 3.6-liter V6 / 5.7-liter V8 (HEMI) / 6.4-liter V8 (HEMI) +1 | 292–707 | 3,958–4,535 | 1,000 | 18.5 |
| 2016 | 7 | 3.6-liter V6 / 5.7-liter V8 (HEMI) / 6.4-liter V8 (HEMI) +1 | 292–707 | 3,960–4,570 | 1,000 | 18.5 |
| 2015 | 7 | 3.6-liter V6 / 5.7-liter V8 (HEMI) / 6.4-liter V8 (HEMI) +1 | 292–707 | 3,934–4,575 | 1,000 | 18.5 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Dodge Charger.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | – | – | 148 lb-ft | R-1234yf | – |
| 2023 | 5W-20 | – | 148 lb-ft | – | CR2032 |
| 2022 | 5W-20 | – | 130 lb-ft | – | CR2032 |
| 2021 | 5W-20 | – | 130 lb-ft | – | CR2032 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | – | CR2032 |
| 2019 | – | – | – | R-134a | – |
| 2018 | – | – | – | R-134a | – |
| 2017 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2016 | 5W-20 | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | 0W-40 | – | – | R-134a | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Dodge Charger: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 Dodge Charger : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 4.0).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2015 Dodge Charger : 8 recalls on file, most commonly affecting powertrain and airbags.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | not available | backup camera |
| 2025 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | 2 | 26 | parking brake, seats |
| 2022 | 3 | 14 | tires, powertrain |
| 2021 | 2 | 33 | visibility/wipers, airbags |
| 2020 | 3 | 57 | backup camera, visibility/wipers, airbags |
| 2019 | 5 | 120 | airbags, backup camera, electrical system, brakes |
| 2018 | 6 | 122 | powertrain, electrical system, backup camera, airbags |
| 2017 | 4 | 128 | powertrain, electrical system, engine cooling |
| 2016 | 6 | 182 | powertrain, electrical system, equipment, structure |
| 2015 | 8 | 135 | powertrain, airbags, electrical system, engine cooling |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Dodge Charger model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Dodge Charger?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2015 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Dodge Charger model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2015 Dodge Charger has 8 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting powertrain, airbags, electrical system. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Dodge Charger model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 Dodge Charger has 1 recall on file: below this model's own average of 4.0. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Dodge Charger by model year?
2026: backup camera. 2023: parking brake, seats. 2022: tires, powertrain. 2021: visibility/wipers, airbags. 2020: backup camera, visibility/wipers, airbags. 2019: airbags, backup camera, electrical system, brakes.
Q05Why do some Dodge Charger model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Dodge Charger model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Transmission and drivetrain, Buying, records and recalls, Climate and electrical, Engine and cooling, Brakes, tires and steering.
2015 Dodge Charger owners specifically: see Transmission and drivetrain and Buying, records and recalls and Climate and electrical and Engine and cooling.
Compared with
Models this Dodge Charger is most often compared with.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 Charger come in?
The 2027 Dodge Charger (sports car) comes in 6 trims: SIXPACK R/T, SIXPACK R/T Plus, SIXPACK Scat Pack, SIXPACK Scat Pack Plus, Daytona Scat Pack, Daytona Scat Pack Plus.
Q02What are the 2027 Charger trims?
The 2027 Dodge Charger trims are SIXPACK R/T, SIXPACK R/T Plus, SIXPACK Scat Pack, SIXPACK Scat Pack Plus, Daytona Scat Pack, Daytona Scat Pack Plus, listed from the entry SIXPACK R/T up to the top Daytona Scat Pack Plus.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 Charger use?
The 2027 Dodge Charger is built around 3.0L twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 (SIXPACK) or dual-motor electric (Daytona), rated at 420 / 550 / 670 horsepower across its sports car body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 Charger have?
The 2027 Dodge Charger is rated at 420 / 550 / 670 horsepower (3.0L twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 (SIXPACK) or dual-motor electric (Daytona)).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 Charger?
The 2027 Dodge Charger is offered with Standard AWD, switchable to RWD on SIXPACK.