2019 Dodge Charger Problems

120 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Air Bags · verdict CAUTION 47/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Air Bags49
Electrical System22
Unknown Or Other21
Exterior Lighting13
Service Brakes12
Engine10

In the owners’ words

“Vehicle was sold by Westgate Crysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Raleigh with missing caliper bolt in front passenger brake system. This was detected by an independent service center while getting brake pads and rotors replaced, as they were very worn and causing the brake system to be jumpy and catchy, despite Westgate assuring they were fine. The lack of the bolt in the caliper put my entire family's life at risk from the ”NHTSA complaint, 2019 Dodge Charger owner
“I was traveling 58 mph on hwy 270 in Malvern Arkansas. The power steering turned off, the emergency brake engaged and flashed, and the ABS shut off. I replaced the steering sensor with an original mopar part off of my vin number and if i turn tightly it still triggers a code. The entire sensor and spring has been relplaced. It was obvious the original part shorted out It is VERY SENSITIVE to heat, the hotter it g”NHTSA complaint, 2019 Dodge Charger owner
“Over 2 years ago I took my vehicle in for an oil change and asked them to drive it and see why it sometimes pulls the steering when going around a curve to the left. they drove it and said it never did pull. Since then, it now pulls to the right when going around curves to the right also. It is doing it more frequently and I am in fear that it will either cause me to go off the road or hit someone when it all of a”NHTSA complaint, 2019 Dodge Charger owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
27/08/2020Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraChrysler (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
14/03/2019Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel SAFETYChrysler (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 th
24/10/2019Service Brakes SAFETYChrysler (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 ti
28/03/2019Air Bags SAFETYChrysler (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 V
14/03/2024Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:Inflator SAFETYChrysler (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.

Questions owners ask

Is the 2019 Dodge Charger reliable?

On the federal record it scores 47/100: 120 owner complaints (17.14 per year on the road) and 5 recall campaigns, 4 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Dodge Charger?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Air Bags, with 49 of 127 categorised reports.

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The 2019 Dodge Charger scored 47/100 on the federal record.

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