2018 Dodge Charger structure problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2018 Dodge Charger — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I experienced an issue with the trunk lights on my 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus, which would not illuminate when the trunk was open. Additionally, the dashboard display failed to indicate that the trunk was open. This posed a significant safety concern, as the car allowed me to drive without…”
filed Sep 13, 2024
“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front driver and front passenger side door panels had started to detach from the door frames. The dealer was contacted about the failure and acknowledged that the door panel failure was a known issue; however, the repair was not…”
filed Jun 12, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026
Structure problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Charger | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Charger | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Charger | 7 | 6% |
| 2017 Charger | 20 | 16% |
| 2016 Charger | 53 | 29% |
| 2015 Charger | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 Charger | 16 | 5% |
| 2013 Charger | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 Charger | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 Charger | 12 | 2% |
| 2010 Charger | 9 | 4% |
| 2009 Charger | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Dodge Charger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.