2023 Dodge Charger WidebodyFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

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2023 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: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

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
2023 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 History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems22 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 22 owner complaints for the 2023 Dodge Charger Widebody. Top reported issues include electrical system, power train and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
9
Power Train
7
Brakes
4
Engine
3
Speed Control
3
Steering
2
Suspension
1
Wheels & Tires
1

2023 Dodge Charger Widebody problems by category: Electrical System: 9 complaints, Power Train: 7 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Speed Control: 3 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

BrakesFiled: 04/01/2026ODI#11728588
"Between 12,000 and 13,000 miles, the parking brake pedal on my 2023 Dodge Charger began dropping to the floor with no physical resistance. It would fail to engage unless I rocked the vehicle back and…
Power TrainFiled: 03/17/2026ODI#11724914
The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the “Service Shifter” message was intermittently displayed. While driving 60 MPH, the message was displayed and the vehicle shut off imme…
Electrical SystemFiled: 07/30/2025ODI#11677144
ting to formally report an ongoing and unresolved safety issue with my vehicle that poses a serious risk both to myself and others on the road. The core issue appears to involve high-voltage faults a…

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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