What year do Dodge Chargers have CarPlay?
Apple CarPlay has gradually become available on Dodge Chargers, with the first enabling year around 2017 and broader adoption in later generations. If you’re shopping or checking a used Charger, the exact availability depends on the infotainment system installed in that car.
Timeline: CarPlay availability by Charger model year
Below is a practical guide to how CarPlay availability has evolved across Chargers, noting that it hinges on the infotainment hardware and trim level.
- 2017 model year: CarPlay becomes available on Chargers equipped with the Uconnect 4 system (8.4-inch display); not all trims include it by default and some require the navigation option.
- 2018–2019 model years: CarPlay becomes more widely available as the Uconnect 4C/4C NAV platforms expand support for CarPlay (and Android Auto) across additional trims.
- 2020 model year: CarPlay remains available on cars with the newer Uconnect hardware and software; Android Auto is generally offered as well.
- 2021 model year and later: Dodge introduces Uconnect 5 in many new Chargers, bringing broader CarPlay integration, including wireless CarPlay on compatible devices, with CarPlay often included as a standard or widely available feature.
In short, CarPlay first appeared in the 2017 Charger lineup with the Uconnect 4 system, and it has grown into the standard or widely available feature across most trims in the 2021+ era with Uconnect 5 (including wireless CarPlay on many models).
How to verify CarPlay on your Charger
To confirm CarPlay for a specific Charger, check the infotainment system and available connections. Connect an iPhone via USB and look for the CarPlay option on the touchscreen. If wireless CarPlay is supported, you may also connect over Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi as described in the owner’s manual.
Common caveats
Older Chargers with the pre-Uconnect 4 systems do not have CarPlay natively. In those cases, an aftermarket head unit would be required to add CarPlay functionality.
Summary: Dodge Chargers started offering Apple CarPlay in 2017 with the Uconnect 4 system. Since then, CarPlay has become more broadly available, and from the 2021 model year onward (with Uconnect 5) many Chargers support CarPlay, including wireless variants on compatible devices. Always check the specific trim and infotainment setup of a given vehicle to confirm CarPlay availability.
