Most common Dodge warranty defects
Dodge’s lineup changed sharply after 2023. The Hemi-powered Charger and Challenger ended, and the electric Charger Daytona, the Hornet compact SUV and the gas Charger Sixpack arrived alongside the long-running Durango. Repeat-repair complaints follow that split. The Charger Daytona draws battery-management, software and drive-module problems. The Hornet has brake-pedal and plug-in hybrid electrical recalls. The Durango has a recurring liftgate spoiler recall and brake-control software campaigns. A Dodge claim usually turns on whether the same system keeps failing after the dealer’s fix.
Charger Daytona battery-management faults and limp mode
Owners of the 2024-and-newer electric Charger Daytona have reported random warning lights, “not drive ready” messages and reduced-power limp mode that can leave the car undriveable. Mopar Insiders reported that Stellantis issued a service bulletin for 2024-and-newer Charger Daytona and Jeep Wagoneer S models. The bulletin updates battery pack control module software to stop false fault codes and correct communication errors with the high-voltage battery contactors. Edmunds’ long-term Charger Daytona, as reported by InsideEVs, showed stability-control and collision-warning lights, would not shut off, was towed to a dealer that replaced the 12-volt battery but could not reproduce the problem, and later displayed a “service the electric vehicle system” error. Intermittent EV faults like these are why videos and dated notes matter.
ModelsCharger Daytona R/TCharger Daytona Scat Pack (2024–2026)
Charger Daytona drive module, cluster and pedestrian-sound recalls
The Charger Daytona has also had formal recalls. Under 25V-574, Dodge recalled certain 2024–2025 Charger Daytonas (and Jeep Wagoneer S models) whose electric drive module had an incorrectly installed spring that could keep the car from holding in park, creating a rollaway risk. The remedy is a new electric drive module. In April 2026, recall 26V-262 covered 20,271 2024–2025 Charger Daytonas and Wagoneer S models whose instrument panel display could fail because of a software error, taking safety warnings with it. Recall 25V-389 covered 8,390 2024–2025 Charger Daytonas whose amplifier might be missing software, so the car would not produce the required pedestrian warning sound. A drive-module replacement is major work, and the time your car spends waiting for one belongs in your records. See our 26V-262 recall page.
ModelsCharger Daytona (2024–2025)
Hornet brake pedal collapse recalls
The Hornet shares its platform, and many of its recalls, with the Alfa Romeo Tonale. Its most serious is a brake recall. In October 2024 Dodge filed recall 24V-752 for 21,069 2024–2025 Hornet and Tonale vehicles whose brake pedal could collapse and cause a loss of braking. Dealers reinforce the brake pedal arm. In December 2025 the campaign was expanded under 25V-846 to 5,974 more 2024 Hornet R/T and Tonale plug-in hybrids. A soft, sinking or unusually low brake pedal on a Hornet GT or R/T should be reported right away, before and after the reinforcement, and you should not wait for a recall letter if you notice symptoms. If brake complaints continue after the pedal-arm repair, that history is central to a claim. Our 24V-752 recall page has more.
ModelsHornet GTHornet R/T (2024–2025)
Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid wiring, camera and seat belt recalls
The plug-in hybrid Hornet R/T has a fire-risk recall of its own. Recall 23V-623 covered 4,129 2023–2024 Hornet and Tonale plug-in hybrids whose 12-volt positive cable or high-voltage connector might not be tightened properly. The connections could overheat and cause a fire while parked or driving, and owners were told to park outside until the repair was done. Across the Hornet line, recall 25V-246 covered 48,527 2023–2025 Hornet and Tonale vehicles whose display might not show the rearview camera image. Recall 26V-510, filed in August 2026, covers 48,777 2023–2025 Hornets and 2023–2026 Tonales whose rear outboard seat belts can twist and fail to retract. Interim letters said the final remedy would follow later. Keep every recall letter and note how long each repair takes.
ModelsHornet R/THornet GT
Durango liftgate spoiler and brake-control software recalls
The Durango has one defect that keeps coming back. In 2021 Dodge recalled 4,837 2021 Durangos (21V-842) because the rear spoiler might not be aligned with the roof and could be damaged when the liftgate opened. In 2023 it expanded the campaign to 139,019 2021–2023 Durangos (23V-115). In August 2026 it filed a third recall on the same issue, 26V-528, covering 74,578 2021–2023 Durangos, with interim letters saying a final remedy was still to come. The Durango has also had ABS module software recalls affecting stability control, 22V-140 for 2021–2022 and 24V-415 for 2022, and a steering rack recall (22V-154) on a small number of 2021–2022 models. See our 26V-528 recall page.
ModelsDurango GTDurango R/TDurango SRT 392Durango SRT Hellcat (2021–2023)
Charger and Challenger (2020–2023) air bag, shifter and parking brake recalls
The last Hemi-era Chargers and Challengers were built through the 2023 model year, so the newest ones may still be within Dodge’s 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage. Recall 24V-198 covered 284,982 2018–2021 Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans whose side curtain air bag inflators could rupture. Dealers replace both curtain air bags. Recall 22V-866 replaced shifter assemblies on 2022 Chargers and Durangos that were not properly heat-treated and might not engage drive. Recall 24V-112 adjusted parking brakes on 2023 Chargers, Challengers and 300s that could allow a rollaway, and 2023 Chargers and Challengers also had a rear seatback latch recall (24V-573 and 24V-574). If a recall repair or a powertrain fault sends your car back more than once, make sure each visit is on its own repair order.
ModelsCharger (2020–2023)Challenger (2020–2023)
Signs your Dodge may be a lemon
- Your Charger Daytona keeps dropping into limp mode. Random warnings, “not drive ready” messages or reduced power return after the battery-control software update.
- Your EV won’t hold in park or its cluster goes dark. A Charger Daytona has had drive-module or instrument-panel recall work and the symptom returns.
- Your Hornet’s brake pedal feels wrong. The pedal is soft, sinks or sits low after the pedal-arm reinforcement.
- Your Hornet R/T has repeat hybrid-system faults. Charging, high-voltage or 12-volt warnings keep returning after the cable-connection recall.
- Your Durango’s spoiler, liftgate or stability control keeps needing work. The spoiler is damaged again or ESC warnings return after recall repairs.
Dodge models we see
Lemon law claims can involve any Dodge still under factory warranty, including:
- Charger Daytona (electric)
- Charger Sixpack
- Hornet GT
- Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid
- Durango
- Durango SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat
- Charger (2020–2023)
- Challenger (2020–2023)
What Dodge’s warranty means for a claim
Dodge vehicles carry a 3-year/36,000-mile basic limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, whichever comes first. Kelley Blue Book lists corrosion coverage at 5 years with unlimited miles. On electrified models, Dodge lists 8 years or 100,000 miles of coverage for the high-voltage battery and electric drive components, which matters for the Charger Daytona’s battery and drive module. The Hornet R/T’s plug-in hybrid battery has its own coverage terms, which you should confirm in your warranty booklet. Your state’s lemon law sets its own time and mileage limits, so report problems promptly.
Many Dodge fixes, especially on the Charger Daytona, are software updates to battery, display or drive controllers. If the dealer “updated software” and the problem returned, make sure the repair order says so. Ask for the exact complaint, the work performed and the dates in and out on every visit. When a recall remedy isn’t available yet, as with the Durango spoiler and Hornet seat belt campaigns, keep the interim letters and report symptoms anyway.
Dodge recalls and problem reports
No Dodge articles match that exact combination — but that does not mean you do not have a claim. Repeat repair attempts, days out of service, and warranty status matter more than whether a recall exists.
A recall is not a claim
An open recall on your Dodge is not, by itself, a lemon law case — and a recall that has already been repaired does not mean you don’t have one. Recalls are safety campaigns run by the manufacturer; lemon law claims turn on how your specific vehicle has performed under warranty. What matters is the record: how many times you brought the vehicle in for the same problem, how many days it has spent out of service, and whether the defect substantially impairs its use, value, or safety while covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
A Dodge that has been back to the dealer repeatedly for one persistent issue can qualify with no recall on file, while a vehicle with three open recalls may not qualify at all if each was repaired on the first visit. Repair-attempt and days-out-of-service thresholds vary from state to state, so the same facts can play out differently depending on where you bought or registered the vehicle. Keep every repair order — the paper trail is the case.
Who handles your Dodge claim
Lemon Law Group Partners is a law firm dedicated to lemon law. Jason S. Hegedus founded it in 2012 after years as a defense attorney for a major automaker in Michigan, and he has litigated lemon law claims since the late 1990s. That background shows us how manufacturers evaluate and defend claims — and we use it for consumers.
Your Dodge case is handled by a team of more than twenty attorneys, paralegals and case managers. We collect and review your repair orders, deal with the manufacturer and its lawyers, and pursue a buyback, replacement or cash settlement where your state’s law allows. No attorney’s fees unless we recover.
Jason S. HegedusManaging Partner & FounderFrequently asked questions about Dodge lemon law claims
Can my Charger Daytona be a lemon if the dealer can’t reproduce the problem?
Yes, it’s possible. Intermittent EV faults like limp mode, “not drive ready” messages and warning lights often don’t appear at the dealer. A visit that ends with “could not duplicate” still documents that you reported the defect. Bring videos with dates and mileage, and make sure each repair order states your complaint in your words. Stellantis has issued battery-control software for these symptoms, so note whether that update was performed.
My Hornet had the brake pedal recall. What if the pedal still feels soft?
Report it immediately and in writing. Recall 24V-752 and its expansion, 25V-846, reinforce the brake pedal arm because the pedal could collapse. Continued brake complaints after that repair are a serious safety issue and a significant part of any repair history. Don’t drive the car if you think braking is compromised, and ask for a repair order even if the dealer finds nothing.
The Durango spoiler recall still has no final fix. Does waiting count?
Recall 26V-528 is the third campaign on 2021–2023 Durango rear spoilers, and Dodge’s interim letters said the final remedy would come later. Keep those letters and report any spoiler or liftgate damage to the dealer so it is written up. Whether time spent waiting for a remedy counts depends on your state’s rules and on whether your vehicle was at the dealer.
Is a 2023 Charger or Challenger still under warranty?
The 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty may have ended on many 2023 models, depending on the in-service date and mileage, but the 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty can still cover engine, transmission and driveline defects on many of them. A Hemi or 6.2L supercharged car with recurring powertrain problems may still be eligible for warranty repairs. Your state’s lemon law deadlines may be shorter, so check them early.
Does a Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid fire recall make my car a lemon?
Not by itself. Recall 23V-623 was a cable-tightening repair for 2023–2024 plug-in Hornets. What matters is what happened after it. If your Hornet R/T continues to show high-voltage, charging or 12-volt faults, or if you’ve been told to park it outside for an extended period, those facts and the days out of use should be documented carefully.
Think your Dodge might be a lemon?
If your Dodge has been in the shop repeatedly for the same warranty problem, or has sat out of service for weeks, tell us what happened. The review is free, and there are no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.
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