1981 Dodge Challenger recalls & complaints
3 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
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3complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Dodge Challenger under individual trim or body names rather than "Challenger", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
3complaints
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Most complained-about parts: Suspension (2), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
06/06/1995 · Suspension
REAR SUSPENSION FALLING APART DUE TO CORRODED STABILIZER. *AK
06/06/1995 · Suspension
SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTS BROKE.
06/06/1995 · Electrical system
DOOR SPEAKER WIRE MALFUNCTIONED.