2021 Dodge Challenger AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
27
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
415 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.6L, 6-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems17 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 17 owner complaints for the 2021 Dodge Challenger AWD. Top reported issues include air bags, engine and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Air Bags
4
Engine
3
Power Train
3
Electrical System
3
Structure
2
Fuel System
1
Suspension
1
Seat Belts
1

2021 Dodge Challenger AWD problems by category: Air Bags: 4 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Electrical System: 3 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints.

7
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SuspensionFiled: 06/12/2025ODI#11666655
I purchased this vehicle from Vroom, who is also my lender under United Auto Credit. The car was sold with a washed title and undisclosed prior structural and mechanical damage. I have documentation c…
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/01/2024CrashODI#11562873
The cars light notifications on instrument cluster panel turned on all of them at the same time while accelerating jerking the car on freeway I have video of that happening and can provide it upon req…
Air BagsFiled: 08/22/20231 InjuryODI#11540153
The contact was driving a rental vehicle from Enterprise which was a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated there was debris in the h…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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