2023 Dodge Charger: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2023 Dodge Charger that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11742209 (filed 06/04/2026): “My 2023 dodge charger sxt with approximately 26,000 miles has experienced multiple incidents where, while turning into traffic or accelerating from a stop, the vehicle loses the ability to continue driving and displays a message instructing me to shift into park and then drive. the electronic shifte…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11740951 (filed 05/29/2026): “The vehicle has experienced repeated failures associated with diagnostic trouble code p06dd. when the condition occurs, the vehicle is unable to exceed approximately 3,500 rpm and experiences engine stalling and loss of power while driving. the issue is intermittent but has occurred repeatedly. the…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11711892 (filed 01/19/2026): “Theres a problem with the lifters.they are of the "mds" type.if exposed to too much pressure while cold they appear to have a issue with the needle bearings failing.this problem was corrected on two other occasions and repaired.its making the same noise again.prior to this i had contacted the calif…”
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: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (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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