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Different vehicle classes · Different segments — choice depends on use case

2022 Dodge Charger vs 2022 Honda Accord

Reliability comparison based on NHTSA recall and complaint records.

Synced 2026-06-14 Source: NHTSA public records Reviewed by ASE-certified contributors
Quick verdict
2022 Dodge Charger versus 2022 Honda Accord — different vehicles, different jobs

These two come from different segments, which makes a direct reliability comparison less meaningful than usual. Showing the data so you can see what each one is good at and where each one breaks down. The reliability scores (4.3 versus 3.6) reflect different testing populations and use patterns — don't treat them as apples-to-apples.

2022 Dodge Charger

4.3/5
Reliability score
11 complaints
1 recalls (0 critical)
$0 repair exposure
vs

2022 Honda Accord

3.6/5
Reliability score
197 complaints
1 recalls (0 critical)
$9,100 repair exposure

Stories from the shop

These come from different vehicle segments, which means we're not declaring a winner here. The 2022 Dodge Charger scores 4.3; the 2022 Honda Accord scores 3.6. Different testing populations, different driving patterns, different categories of failure. Use the data below to understand what each one is good at and what each one breaks.

Going with the 2022 Honda Accord? Watch the electrical and engine. The 2022 Dodge Charger has fewer reports in those categories, so you'd be trading one set of weak spots for another.

Bottom line: these are different categories of vehicle. Pick based on what you actually need it for. We're showing the reliability data so you can factor in long-term ownership cost, not pick a winner.

— ProblemsByVin editorial team, drawing on the NHTSA data and shop experience.

Side-by-side by problem area

Category
2022 Dodge Charger
2022 Honda Accord
electrical
No reports
67 reports
moderate · ~$850
engine
No reports
17 reports
moderate · ~$3,100
steering
No reports
10 reports
moderate · ~$700
cruise control
No reports
8 reports
moderate · ~$600
powertrain
No reports
6 reports
moderate · ~$2,500
brakes
No reports
4 reports
moderate · ~$450
suspension
No reports
4 reports
moderate · ~$900

Common questions

Which is more reliable, the 2022 Dodge Charger or the 2022 Honda Accord?

Based on the NHTSA data we track, the 2022 Dodge Charger comes out ahead with a reliability score of 4.3 versus 3.6. The margin is clear, so the verdict could shift if you weight specific categories differently or factor in your own use case.

What goes wrong more often on the 2022 Dodge Charger?

On the categories we tracked, the 2022 Dodge Charger doesn't show meaningfully more complaints than the 2022 Honda Accord. Both have similar issue patterns.

What goes wrong more often on the 2022 Honda Accord?

Compared to the 2022 Dodge Charger, the 2022 Honda Accord has more complaints in electrical and engine. Whether that's a deal-breaker depends on the cost and severity — see the comparison table above for repair cost ranges.

Which has more recalls?

Both vehicles have 1 active recalls. Total recall count alone isn't a great signal — what matters is severity. See the recall counts by severity in the comparison table.

Is an extended warranty worth it on either of these?

Both vehicles are out of factory bumper-to-bumper coverage at this point. Combined repair exposure across the top problem categories runs around $9,100 on the higher-risk vehicle. A quality service contract typically costs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years, so a single major failure usually pays for the contract. The math favors warranty coverage on whichever vehicle you choose, especially if you plan to keep it past 100,000 miles.

Related comparisons

Reliability scores, complaint counts, and severity ratings derived from the NHTSA public records database. Verify each vehicle's federal record: 2022 Dodge Charger on NHTSA · 2022 Honda Accord on NHTSA. "Repair exposure" is the sum of average independent-shop repair costs across each vehicle's tracked problem categories and is intended as a relative comparison, not an exact prediction. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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