2019 Dodge Charger Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Dodge Charger.

20182020
Complaints
161
per 10K Sold
16.6
US Sales
96,936
Crashes
9
Fires
6
Injuries
13
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2019 Dodge Charger Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#149 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:32,089 mi
Crash-related:6
#219 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:15,845 mi
Fires:2
#311 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:50,168 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Dodge Charger.

Airbags
49
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
32,089
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
15,845
Headlight/Taillight Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,168
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
7,362
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
8,306
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
600
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
34,379
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,123
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
48,000
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Tv/Radio/Speakers
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Bulbs
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Dodge Charger

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~320,542 vehicles.

24V198000Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
~284,982 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

20V512000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~26,361 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

19V758000Brakes · Wheels · Tires
~173 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles. An incompatible front wheel and brake package was installed and may allow the front tire to contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage.

19V246000Airbags
~1,097 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Charger vehicles. The driver and passenger sun visors may lack the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

19V203000Instrument Cluster
~7,929 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

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2019 Dodge Charger — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Dodge Charger reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Dodge Charger has 161 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 49 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Dodge Charger?
Top reported problems: Airbags (49 complaints, avg 32,089 mi); Electrical Faults (19 complaints, avg 15,845 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (11 complaints, avg 50,168 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Dodge Charger?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 26,918 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Dodge Charger include 9 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 320,542 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Dodge Charger?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Charger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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