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2020 Dodge Charger GT

The 2020 Dodge Charger GT is a 300-hp 3.6-liter with an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $31,995 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 300 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$31,995
MSRP with Destination$33,490
Destination Charge$1,495
Engine
Engine Type3.6L Pentastar V-6
Displacement3.6 L
Horsepower300 hp
Torque264 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission8-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2020 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2020 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Dodge CHARGER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 14, 2024 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.

NHTSA campaign 24V198000

Jul 8, 2021 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Consequence: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

NHTSA campaign 21V516000

Aug 27, 2020 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Consequence: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.

NHTSA campaign 20V512000

58 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Dodge CHARGER

Owner Complaints

58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Dodge CHARGER (10 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags36
Unknown Or Other10
Electrical System7
Engine6
Exterior Lighting3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 19, 2026 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
“Headlights were not working, checked and found out the fuses were melted.”
Jun 24, 2026 · Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who initially informed the contact that…”
Jun 20, 2026 · Unknown Or Other Fire
“Car caught fire while parked in a parking garage. Car was off.”
Jun 4, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“My passenger interior door panel structure on my 2020 Dodge Charger Scat Pack is expanding and separating. The warping plastic lip is shifting into the window channel and could impede the proper…”
Mar 31, 2026 · Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 DODGE CHARGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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