How safe is the Dodge Charger 2WD?
Drivers of the 2020–2023 Dodge Charger 2WD died at a rate of 90 per million registered vehicle years, 104% 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 118th of 129 vehicles, safer than 9% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
Where the Dodge Charger 2WD sits among all 129 vehicles
Dodge Charger 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 Charger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | Nissan MaximaCar · Midsize | 105 | 11 |
| 116 | Hyundai ElantraCar · Small | 80 | 10 |
| 117 | Chrysler 300 2WDCar · Large | 132 | 9 |
| 118 | Dodge Charger 2WDCar · Large | 90 | 9 |
| 119 | Nissan SentraCar · Small | 81 | 8 |
| 120 | Hyundai SonataCar · Midsize | 83 | 7 |
| 121 | Nissan KicksCar · Small | 86 | 5 |
How it compares with other cars
Among the 23 cars ranked, the Dodge Charger 2WD is 13th. 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 |
| 13 | Dodge Charger 2WDCar · Large | 90 | 9 |
Earlier models
In the earlier IIHS study of 2017–2020 models, the Dodge Charger 2WD had a driver death rate of 61 (range 37–86) and ranked 103rd of 127. The newer rate is higher.
Common questions
Is the Dodge Charger 2WD a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Dodge Charger 2WD is one of the riskiest vehicles on the road for its driver. Its driver death rate of 90 per million registered vehicle years is 104% higher than the average, and it ranks 118th of 129 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Dodge Charger 2WD compare with other cars?
It ranks 13th of 23 cars. The safest is the Honda Civic hatchback, with a rate of 28.
Why is this different from the Dodge Charger 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.