How safe is the Dodge Challenger 2WD?
Drivers of the 2020–2023 Dodge Challenger 2WD died at a rate of 125 per million registered vehicle years, 172% higher than the average of 37 for all vehicles. That makes it one of the riskiest vehicles on the road for its driver: it ranks 127th of 129 vehicles, safer than 2% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
Where the Dodge Challenger 2WD sits among all 129 vehicles
Dodge Challenger 2WD (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 37
The rate is based on plenty of data, so this ranking is reliable.
Vehicles ranked near the Dodge Challenger 2WD
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | Nissan AltimaCar · Midsize | 105 | 4 |
| 125 | Dodge Charger Hemi 2WDCar · Large | 127 | 3 |
| 126 | Kia RioCar · Mini | 170 | 2 |
| 127 | Dodge Challenger 2WDCar · Large | 125 | 2 |
| 128 | Kia ForteCar · Small | 120 | 1 |
| 129 | Nissan VersaCar · Small | 164 | 0 |
How it compares with other cars
Among the 23 cars ranked, the Dodge Challenger 2WD is 21st. The safest cars are below. See all cars.
| Cars rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Civic hatchbackCar · Small | 28 | 36 |
| 2 | Subaru LegacyCar · Midsize | 37 | 27 |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla hybrid 2WDCar · Small | 51 | 21 |
| 4 | Subaru WRXCar · Small | 51 | 20 |
| 5 | Toyota Camry hybridCar · Midsize | 51 | 20 |
| 21 | Dodge Challenger 2WDCar · Large | 125 | 2 |
Earlier models
In the earlier IIHS study of 2017–2020 models, the Dodge Challenger 2WD had a driver death rate of 154 (range 116–192) and ranked 127th of 127. The newer rate is lower.
Common questions
Is the Dodge Challenger 2WD a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Dodge Challenger 2WD is one of the riskiest vehicles on the road for its driver. Its driver death rate of 125 per million registered vehicle years is 172% higher than the average, and it ranks 127th of 129 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Dodge Challenger 2WD compare with other cars?
It ranks 21st of 23 cars. The safest is the Honda Civic hatchback, with a rate of 28.
Why is this different from the Dodge Challenger 2WD's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.