2019 Dodge Charger Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2019 Dodge Charger has a complaint index of 44, ranking 11th out of 19 model years, and carries a "Good" verdict relative to other Charger years. NHTSA lists 120 complaints, 5 recalls, and 7 crashes, with airbags the top complaint area at 41% of reports.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 44/100
- #11 of 19 Charger years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 120
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 11
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
Top 2019 Dodge Charger problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags49 (41%)
- Electrical System28 (23%)
- Other21 (18%)
- Brakes12 (10%)
- Engine11 (9%)
- Steering9 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (7%)
- Structure & Body7 (6%)
- Fuel System6 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes, including a high-speed spin and a side-impact collision, despite the dashboard indicating deployment.
- One owner reported airbags deploying unexpectedly at low mileage while driving, causing the vehicle to run off the road.
- Owners of fleet/police units described headlight connectors melting and, in one case, an engine-compartment fire near the firewall.
- A reported brake failure caused a rear-end collision with no response from the pedal at a stoplight.
- Some owners described steering failure during idling or after sustained high-speed driving, mainly on pursuit-rated units.
- Suspension shaking above 60 mph and steering noise were reported at low mileage.
2019 Dodge Charger recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V198000Mar 14, 2024Airbags284,982 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
- NHTSA 20V512000Aug 27, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras26,361 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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."
Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
- NHTSA 19V758000Oct 24, 2019Brakes173 vehicles
Service brakes
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.
Risk: A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wheels and inspect and replace the front tires, as necessary. In addition, dealers will inspect the wheel alignment, adjusting it if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB0.
2019 Dodge Charger fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Charger years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Dodge Charger reliable?
- Compared with other Charger model years, the 2019 rates "Good" with a complaint index of 44, ranking 11th out of 19 years. It has fewer complaints (120) than many older Charger years but more than the top-ranked 2021-2023 models.
- What problems does the 2019 Dodge Charger have?
- NHTSA complaints center on airbags (41% of complaints, including reports of non-deployment or unexpected deployment) and the electrical system (23%, including melted headlight connectors and reported fires). Brakes, engine, and steering issues were also reported.
- Does the 2019 Dodge Charger have a recall?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2019 Charger, covering airbag inflators, a backup-camera stealth-mode software issue, an incompatible front wheel/brake package, missing sun visor warning labels, and instrument cluster illumination.
- How does the 2019 Charger compare to other years?
- The 2019 model's complaint index of 44 is better than high-complaint years like 2011 (100) and 2006 (94), but worse than 2021 (11) and 2022 (6), which earn "Best" verdicts.