2020 Dodge Charger: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints for the 2020 Dodge Charger that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772286 (filed 10/19/2026): “Headlights were not working, checked and found out the fuses were melted.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11715643 (filed 02/04/2026): “The a/c evaporator core in my 2020 dodge charger hellcat has failed twice within a short period of ownership. the first failure occurred at approximately 20k miles in 2022, when the air conditioning suddenly stopped blowing cold air. the dealership diagnosed a leaking evaporator core and replaced it…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11667015 (filed 06/15/2025): “The vehicle was sold under deceptive business practices. i inspected the vehicle and seen the tire (side wall) was badly damaged and the vehicle did not even run as mentioned in the description. the safety was in jeopardy and the seller made false claims for me to believe the vehicle was safe and re…”
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: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (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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