7 Oct 2026, Wed
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Back in August 2021, Dodge scrambled to address a wave of Hellcat thefts dominating the news by rolling out a security update along with two additional anti-theft measures meant to protect its performance models. Now, in November 2024, the results remain unclear.

The lingering uncertainty raises questions about how effective those measures ultimately proved. With high-powered Dodges still prized by thieves, owners are left wondering whether the much-touted security improvements actually delivered on their promise.