2018 Dodge Challenger

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front: driver-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Side: original test
Roof strength
Head restraints & seats

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Optional system	Basic

Evaluation criteria	Rating
LATCH ease of use

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2015-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T 2-door

The Dodge Challenger was re-introduced in the 2009 model year after last being offered as a Mitsubishi-built sporty car in the 1983 model year. (The iconic Challenger performance car was offered during the 1970-74 model years.) Beginning with 2015 models, the car's body structure, door trim, and instrument panel were modified and the side curtain airbags were lengthened to improve occupant protection in both frontal and side crashes.

Evaluation criteria	Rating

Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was not maintained well.

The dummy's head contacted the frontal airbag but then nearly slid off the left side, allowing the head to move toward the gap in coverage between the frontal and side curtain airbags.

Intrusion was extensive. During the crash, the left front wheel was forced rearward and inward into the occupant compartment, and the severely buckled toepan trapped the dummy’s left foot. The dummy's leg had to be unbolted from the foot in order to free it (inset).

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1613
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	24
Footrest (cm)	42
Left toepan (cm)	32
Brake pedal (cm)	25
Parking brake (cm)	29
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	2
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	8
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	14
Upper dash (cm)	17
Lower instrument panel (cm)	18

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1613
Head
HIC-15	70
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Extension bending moment (Nm)	12
Maximum Nij	0.23
Chest maximum compression (mm)	26
Femur (kN)
Left	2.8
Right	0.4
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	5
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	1.46
Right	1.01
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	4.8
Right	2.4
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	122
Right	88

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2015-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T 2-door

The Dodge Challenger was re-introduced in the 2009 model year after last being offered as a Mitsubishi-built sporty car in the 1983 model year. (The iconic Challenger performance car was offered during the 1970-74 model years.) Beginning with 2015 models, the car's body structure, door trim, and instrument panel were modified and the side curtain airbags were lengthened to improve occupant protection in both frontal and side crashes.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the moderate overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.

Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head contacted the side curtain airbag during forward movement and rebound.

Forces on the right lower leg were just high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF1607
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	2
Left (cm)	3
Center (cm)	3
Right (cm)	3
Brake pedal (cm)	3
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	0
Right (cm)	0
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	-2
Rearward (cm)	-4
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF1607
Head
HIC-15	116
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.1
Extension bending moment (Nm)	12
Maximum Nij	0.25
Chest maximum compression (mm)	31
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	0.1
Femur force - right (kN)	0.3
Knee displacement - left (mm)	1
Knee displacement - right (mm)	0
Maximum tibia index - left	0.30
Maximum tibia index - right	0.81
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	1.2
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	2.3
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	53
Right	81

About the original moderate overlap front test

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2015-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T 2-door

The Dodge Challenger was re-introduced in the 2009 model year after last being offered as a Mitsubishi-built sporty car in the 1983 model year. (The iconic Challenger performance car was offered during the 1970-74 model years.) Beginning with 2015 models, the car's body structure, door trim, and instrument panel were modified and the side curtain airbags were lengthened to improve occupant protection in both frontal and side crashes.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection

View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.

View of the vehicle after the crash with door removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Technical measurements for this test

Test ID	CES1609
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-19.5
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES1609
Head HIC-15	314
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	46
Lateral force (kN)	1.4
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	34
Average deflection (mm)	32
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	2.58
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.45
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.9
Acetabulum force (kN)	2.3
Combined force (kN)	3.1
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	1.9
L-M moment (Nm)	267
A-P moment (Nm)	29

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES1609
Head HIC-15	181
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.2
Compression (kN)	0.4
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	15
Lateral force (kN)	0.8
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	25
Average deflection (mm)	17
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	1.70
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.20
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.2
Acetabulum force (kN)	0.1
Combined force (kN)	0.2
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.4
L-M moment (Nm)	117
A-P moment (Nm)	-37

About the original side crash test

Roof strength

Rating applies to 2015-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T 2-door

Overall evaluation
Curb weight	4,149 lbs
Peak force	15,240 lbs
Strength-to-weight ratio	3.67

About the roof strength test

Head restraints & seats

Seat type: Power cloth seat

Overall evaluation
Dynamic rating
Seat/head restraint geometry

Technical measurements for this test

Seat type	Power cloth seat
Geometry
Backset (mm)	61
Distance below top of head (mm)	28
Seat design parameters
Pass/fail	Fail
Max T1 acceleration (g)	10.2
Head contact time (ms)	71
Force rating	1
Neck forces
Max neck shear force (N)	83
Max neck tension (N)	456

About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

Optional Forward Collision Warning

Package name

Optional Technology Group

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2015-23 models

Basic

with optional equipment

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
Autobrake not available.

About the original front crash prevention test

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2016-20 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	R/T
Seat type	cloth

This vehicle has 3 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	R/T
Seat type	cloth

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	too much force needed to attach
	difficult to maneuver around anchors
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	32
Clearance angle (degrees)	65
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	37
Clearance angle (degrees)	58
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	40
Clearance angle (degrees)	70
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	32
Clearance angle (degrees)	53
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	35
Clearance angle (degrees)	72
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	2-4
Force (lbs)	38
Clearance angle (degrees)	68
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation

2018 Dodge Challenger

large car / 2-door coupe

Crashworthiness

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Seat belts & child restraints

Other available safety features

Small overlap front: driver-side

Moderate overlap front: original test

Side: original test

Roof strength

Head restraints & seats

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

Package name

Overall evaluation

Child seat anchors