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2020 Dodge Charger

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2020 Dodge Charger.

Common problems

What to watch for on the 2020 Dodge Charger

critical·5.7L HEMI V8 / 6.4L HEMI V8 (392)

Lifter and Camshaft Failure (HEMI Tick)

Lifter rollers seize or wear and then chew up the camshaft.

Typical repair cost
$3,000 – $7,000
major·3.6L Pentastar V6

Rocker Arm and Lifter Tick

Roller rocker arms can wear their bearings and cause a tick, misfire and a damaged camshaft lobe.

Typical repair cost
$1,000 – $2,500

3 more known problems on the 2020 Charger

Your guide shows all of them and which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2020 Dodge Charger

Recall·20V512000

Back over prevention: camera

" When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Recall·21V516000

Visibility: windshield

During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

Recall·24V198000

Air bags: inflator

The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 58 owners reported

Air bags34
Electrical system7
Engine3
Exterior lighting2

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2020 Dodge Charger at a glance

Trims
GTR/TScat PackSESRT HellcatSXT
Engine
3.6L 6-Cylinder, 5.7L 8-Cylinder, 6.4L 8-Cylinder, 6.2L 8-Cylinder Supercharged
Transmission
Automatic 8-spd
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2020 Dodge Charger?

Owners have filed 58 complaints about the 2020 Dodge Charger with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include lifter and camshaft failure, rocker arm and lifter tick and oil filter housing and oil cooler leak. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2020 Dodge Charger reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2020 Dodge Charger?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2020 Dodge Charger listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.