2021 Dodge ChargerFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,000 |
| Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 389 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 12.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 6.4L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- 8-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
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
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,928/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,885/yrHIGHEST | +$957 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,536/yrLOWEST | $-392 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,697/yr | $-231 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,949/yr | +$21 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,941/yr | +$13 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,646/yr | +$718 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $3,012/yr | +$84 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,833/yr | $-95 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,901/yr | $-27 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Recall History2
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems29 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 29 owner complaints for the 2021 Dodge Charger. Top reported issues include air bags, power train and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2021 Dodge Charger problems by category: Air Bags: 12 complaints, Power Train: 5 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 2 complaints, Lighting: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
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.