2023 Dodge Challenger vs 2023 Tesla Model 3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Dodge Challenger | 2023 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 41 | 413 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 158 | 76 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 70 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–23 | 132 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 5,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Challenger | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 171 |
| Steering | 1 | 85 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 67 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 51 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 51 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 27 |
| Structure | 4 | 22 |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 0 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2023 Dodge Challenger
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.