High-Risk Vehicle for Those Fearing Car Theft

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【Summary】The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the most high-risk vehicle for car theft, with 60 times more thefts than the average car. The Charger HEMI is the second most stolen Dodge model. The theft claim frequency for these models has consistently been high since 2011. The number of thefts for Hellcat models has increased from 18 to 25 per 1,000 vehicles. The HEMI and Hellcat engines have the Deluxe Security Alarm upgrade as standard. Owners of these vehicles are advised to be cautious.

FutureCar Staff Sep 03, 2023 11:21 PM PT

High-Risk Vehicle for Those Fearing Car Theft

Car theft is a fear that many drivers have, but not all vehicles have the same risk of being stolen. According to a recent report from the Highway Loss Data Institute, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is stolen more frequently than other cars. In fact, drivers of this vehicle report 60 times more thefts than the average for all passenger vehicles.

Another Dodge model, the Charger HEMI, also has a high risk of theft, with a claim frequency 20 times higher than average. The report highlights that both the Charger and Challenger models have consistently ranked among the top five most stolen vehicles since 2011.

The situation has worsened in recent years. From 2019 to 2021, Hellcat models had 18 vehicle thefts per 1,000 vehicles. However, in the 2020-2022 models, this number increased to 25 thefts per 1,000 vehicles. In comparison, the most stolen vehicle from the 2017-2019 models, the Infiniti Q60, only had two thefts per 1,000 vehicles.

The numbers are shocking, according to HLDI Senior Vice President Matt Moore, who advises Hellcat owners to be cautious. Interestingly, both the HEMI and Hellcat engines come with the Deluxe Security Alarm upgrade as a standard feature, making the high theft rates even more surprising.