2018 Dodge Charger: Structure complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints for the 2018 Dodge Charger that list the structure component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11614487 (filed 09/13/2024): “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 alerting…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11593912 (filed 06/12/2024): “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 cove…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11485223 (filed 09/19/2022): “The contact owns a 2018 dodge charger. the contact stated she notice that the interior driver's side door panel vinyl and the window strip was warped and was separating from the door frame. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vin was not under recall and also th…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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