2022 Dodge Charger WidebodyFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

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2022 Dodge Charger Widebody

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City
15
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
18
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Premium
City
15
Hwy
24
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $4,550/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,550

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-10,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 3/10
GHG Score: 3/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
495 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
16.5 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
6.4L, 8-cylinder
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,742/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,964/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,240/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,447/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,768/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,758/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,659/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,848/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,620/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,707/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 18 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability10.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems11 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 11 owner complaints for the 2022 Dodge Charger Widebody. Top reported issues include air bags, electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Air Bags
3
Electrical System
3
Engine
3
Fuel System
3
Power Train
2
Steering
1
Wheels & Tires
1
Speed Control
1

2022 Dodge Charger Widebody problems by category: Air Bags: 3 complaints, Electrical System: 3 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Other / UnknownFiled: 03/09/2026ODI#11722987
The car is a 2022 with only 17k miles it started by smelling like gas really bad in the car and outside of it and eventually leaking gas badly so i took it into the dealership and it turns out there i…
SteeringFiled: 02/04/2025ODI#11640546
Instrument cluster on steering wheel not working could include airbag. All power to instruments on steering wheel no longer work under 40000 miles and no abuse or collisions on vehicle. All services d…
Air BagsFiled: 01/27/2023Crash1 InjuryODI#11503929
The contact owns a 2022 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a mule. During the crash, the front passenger side of the vehicle was severe…

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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