KnownCarProblems2019 Dodge Charger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Dodge Charger, most often about the air bags (41% of complaints, typically around 49,500 miles). It is 14th of 21 Charger model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2019 Dodge Charger problems
Air bags
49 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles.
Tl-the contact was renting a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 30mphan crossing a railroad track the vehicle was involved in a crash the vehicle was tboned on the passanger side. The other vehicle might have ran through a stop sign. There were no injuries and no police report was filed. Non…
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v198000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
Electrical
22 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles. Parts named most often: starter assembly, wiring.
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated the automatic braking system had been engaging inadvertently while driving with the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for diagnosis; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact also…
While I was driving today all of a sudden the lights went so dim (it's always on the auto setting) then I switched it to the position to the right of it and lights became bright, but when I put it back to auto I couldn't hardly see the speedometer hardly at all the radio screen went dim as well and none of my lights…
Other or unspecified
21 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles.
My car is shaking over 60 MPH and when I turn the steering it's making a noise . The dealer is refusing to fix it the same day . They said if I drop it off today it will take 3-5 days . So I asked for a loaner and they said no . And the next same day service I can get is aug 17 . Which is 8 days from today .
My 2019 Dodge Charger rt hemi today make it a month since I bought it and every time I drive it smell like something is burning, like a plastic smell.
Lights
13 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the illumination of the headlights was inadequate for the vehicle to be driven at night. While driving the visibility was only 5 feet ahead. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and…
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the driver's side headlight was inoperable. The 20-amp fuse was black and burned. The contact who is a mechanic who replaced the fuse. The contact stated that the fuse was warm to the touch. The contact stated that the fuse box…
Brakes
12 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 1,500 miles.
The rear brake pads do not fit correctly, they are undersized. There is a large portion of the rear rotor that is not in contact with the pad. This is causing damage and premature wear to the brake rotors.
I have the 2019 Dodge scat pack, base model, no options. It comes with the 4-piston brembo calipers on the rear wheels. The factory brake pad only contacts a little over half of the rotor. This is on both rear wheels, inside and outside surface. This easily reduces braking force by half; much more when the car is…
Engine
11 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a stand still, she saw black/blue smoke exiting from the rear and stated the vehicle began shake and make an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated at the moment. The contact stated days later, the check…
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. While driving various speeds, an abnormal rattling sound was detected on the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to taylor chrysler Dodge jeep ram (1497 il-50, bourbonnais, il 60914, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the exhaust muffler was fractured on the…
Steering
9 complaints · 8%Wheels and tires
8 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
My car is shaking over 60 MPH and when I turn the steering it's making a noise . The dealer is refusing to fix it the same day . They said if I drop it off today it will take 3-5 days . So I asked for a loaner and they said no . And the next same day service I can get is aug 17 . Which is 8 days from today .
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated, and the contact became aware that the air pressure level was not being read from the rear driverâs side tire. The contact stopped on the side of the road and examined the tire, but the tire was not…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Dodge Charger recalls
Air bags: inflator
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Brakes: service brakes
Risk: A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags
Risk: Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger sun visors, free of charge. The recall began april 17, 2019. Owners may contact fca US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is v35.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began april 8, 2019. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is v32.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2019 Dodge Charger
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Dodge Charger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (49 complaints, typically around 49,500 miles); electrical (22 complaints, typically around 16,000 miles); other or unspecified (21 complaints, typically around 7,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Dodge Charger have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 14, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Dodge Charger?
- It is 14th of 21 Charger model years by number of complaints, with 120 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.