High-Risk Vehicle Ownership and Car Theft Fears

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【Summary】The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the most stolen car, with drivers reporting 60 times more thefts than the average. The Charger HEMI is also at high risk, with theft claim frequency 20 times higher than average. The number of thefts for Hellcat models has increased from 18 per 1,000 vehicles to 25. Owners of these vehicles are advised to be cautious, despite having security alarm upgrades.

FutureCar Staff Sep 01, 2023 9:23 AM PT

High-Risk Vehicle Ownership and Car Theft Fears

Car theft is a fear that many drivers have, but not all vehicles are at the same risk of being stolen. According to a recent report from the Highway Loss Data Institute, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the car that gets stolen the most compared to other vehicles.

Drivers of the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat report 60 times more thefts than the average for all passenger vehicles. Another Dodge model, the Charger HEMI, also has a high theft claim frequency, with 20 times more thefts than average. The report highlights that both the Charger and Challenger models have consistently ranked among the top five most stolen vehicles since 2011.

However, the situation has worsened in recent years. From 2019 to 2021, Hellcat models had 18 vehicle thefts per 1,000 vehicles. But in the period from 2020 to 2022, this number increased to 25. To put this into perspective, the report mentions that the most stolen vehicle from the 2017-2019 models, the Infiniti Q60, only had two thefts per 1,000 vehicles.

The numbers shocked HLDI Senior Vice President Matt Moore, who advised Hellcat owners to be cautious. He emphasized that if you own a Hellcat, it's essential to check your driveway regularly. What makes this situation even more surprising is that the HEMI and Hellcat engines come with the Deluxe Security Alarm upgrade as a standard feature.