Warning! All Dodge Charger And Challenger V8 Owners Have A Problem

But what's kind of bizarre is the car that tops the list of least stolen vehicles, the BMW 3 and 4 Series. The reason why is likely due to BMW's enhanced security features. What's not so surprising are the two vehicles immediately after the BMW, the Tesla Model S and Model X. Again, more intricate anti-theft technologies, such as cameras and a motion sensor that triggers an alarm, clearly do their jobs. What does this say about the Charger and Challenger? Their anti-theft features are outdated.

It's totally understandable why both are attractive to car thieves, but Dodge clearly needs to do more. Insurance companies also take this data into account, so when Charger and Challenger buyers go to buy insurance, there'll be a greater likelihood for higher premiums.

Combined with the fact that V8s generally consume more gasoline than other engines, the cost of ownership or both could be higher than ever. Dodge could simply do whatCadillac has done to reduce Escalade theftsby adding glass breakage sensors, motion detectors and an inclination sensor that triggers an alarm if someone attempts to remove the wheels, tow the vehicle, or even lifting it onto a flatbed truck.

Cadillac's efforts paid off because the Escalade has been completely removed from HLDI's rankings of most commonly stolen vehicles. Until Dodge responds, our advice to Charger and Challenger owners is to invest in a high-quality aftermarket alarm system.