Dodge Challenger Years to AvoidThe weakest years — and the one you should buy instead

Being a new electric platform, software stability for motor control, battery management, and integrated vehicle systems is a primary concern. Expect potential bugs, unexpected alerts, or reduced functionality until patches are widely deployed.

The high-voltage battery pack and associated thermal management and charging systems are complex. Early issues could range from charging port malfunctions to battery degradation anomalies or unexpected range limitations.

New models often introduce expanded and more complex ADAS suites. Glitches in sensors, cameras, or software can lead to false positives, unexpected braking, or system deactivation, requiring dealer visits for diagnostics and updates.

The 5.7L and 6.4L Hemi V8s are known for developing lifter and camshaft wear, often leading to ticking noises, misfires, and eventually significant internal damage. This is frequently linked to the Multi-Displacement System (MDS) and insufficient oil changes. Exhaust manifold bolts can also break, leading to exhaust leaks.

The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can experience cylinder head issues (particularly cylinder #2 and #5), leading to misfires and requiring head replacement. Oil filter housing leaks are also common, dripping oil onto the manifold and creating a fire risk or burning oil smell.

The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is a known weak point across many Mopar vehicles, potentially causing intermittent power issues, fuel pump malfunctions, or random electrical glitches. Uconnect infotainment systems can also freeze, reboot, or have touch screen issues.