2019 Dodge Charger Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
57/100
#7 most-complained of 15 Charger years
The 2019 Dodge Charger has 120 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 57, ranking 7th worst out of 15 model years. Its verdict is Caution, with Airbags as the top problem area at 41% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 120
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 26 hwy
Top 2019 Dodge Charger problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly deployed unexpectedly during normal driving, sending vehicles off the road, with one incident happening around 3,161 miles.
- Some owners report airbags failing to deploy at all during crashes, including a T-bone collision at 49,737 miles and a highway spin-out.
- Owners describe brake failure at a stop light with no pedal response, resulting in a rear-end collision.
- Electrical system complaints include melted headlight connectors and wiring that led to engine-bay fires, in some cases on fleet police vehicles.
- One owner reported black or blue smoke from the rear of the vehicle at 7,000 miles along with shaking and abnormal noise before a check engine light appeared.
- Steering failures were reported at 600 miles, including power steering loss during idling and after sustained high-speed driving.
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?
- NHTSA lists 120 complaints and 5 recalls for the 2019 Charger, giving it a Complaint Index of 57 and a Caution verdict compared to other Charger model years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Dodge Charger?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 41% of complaints (49 of 120), with 6 crashes and a median failure mileage of 49,737 miles.
- Does the 2019 Dodge Charger have an airbag recall?
- Yes. Recall 24V198000 covers side curtain airbag inflators that may rupture, and recall 19V246000 addresses missing airbag warning labels on the sun visors.
- How does the 2019 Charger compare to other model years?
- With a Complaint Index of 57, the 2019 Charger ranks 7th worst out of 15 years tracked, better than 2011-2014 (rated Avoid) but worse than 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023 (rated Good or Best).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Dodge Charger?
- EPA rates the 2019 Charger at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500.