2019 DODGE CHARGER

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    airbag system

    18 unsafe

    18
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "MY DAUGHTER WAS ON HER WAY TO SCHOOL AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON HER, CAUSING HER TO RUN OFF THE ROAD, INTO A DITCH. THE PEOPLE AT DODGE HEADQUARTERS WOULD NOT TALK TO ME IN REGARDS TO THE CRASH DATA REPORT, BUT THEY SENT A LETTER SAYING THEY WERE NOT TAKING R…"~3,161 mi, complaint #1582387
    • "CENSORS KEEP FLASHING OUT OF CONTROL ON AND OFF BRAKES HAVE BEEN MESSED UP SINCE DAY ONE AIR BAG CENSOR KEEPS GOING ON"~10,000 mi, complaint #1697251
    • "I WAS INVOLVED IN A BAD ACCIDENT IN WHICH MY CAR WAS HIT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS BY 2 DIFFERENT CARS. THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RIPPED AND SCRAPED AS WELL AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED. THE ENTI…"~19,000 mi, complaint #1732082
    • "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.…"~49,737 mi, complaint #1700660
  2. #2

    other

    1 unsafe, 8 annoyance

    9
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "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. *TR"~9,400 mi, complaint #1668793
  3. #3

    lighting exterior

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "THE FACTORY HALOGEN PROJECTOR HEADLAMPS ARE GROSSLY INADEQUATE FOR NIGHT TIME DRIVING. THE BEAM PATTERN IS VERY POOR, AND ILLUMINATION OF SIGNAGE TO THE RIGHT OF THE CAR IS NON-EXISTENT. THIS PRESENTS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. I HAVE REPLACED THE FACTORY BUL…"~7,000 mi, complaint #1695992
    • "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 wa…"~62,000 mi, complaint #1939559
    • "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 w…"~88,200 mi, complaint #1944337
    • "The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight persistently failed to operate as needed, and the headlight bulb was replaced several times. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a Police Offi…"~99,000 mi, complaint #2132842
  4. #4

    brake pads and rotors

    5 unsafe, 1 broken

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "THE REAR BRAKE PADS DO NOT SWEEP THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF THE REAR ROTORS. NEARLY 25% OF THE REAR ROTOR IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE REAR BRAKE PADS. THIS DIMINISHES BRAKING FORCE AND MAKES THE REAR ROTOR INCOMPATIBLE WITH CURRENTLY AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT PADS. THIS…"~800 mi, complaint #1643523
    • "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 RE…"~1,100 mi, complaint #1641212
    • "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."~1,500 mi, complaint #1641785
    • "2019 DODGE CHARGER SCATPACK WITH BREMBO BRAKES. REAR BRAKE PADS ONLY COVERING 80% OF ROTOR. OUTER EDGES OF EACH REAR ROTOR ARE UNTOUCHED BY THE OEM BREMBO BRAKE PAD. *TR"~3,500 mi, complaint #1663422
  5. #5

    engine cooling

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Outside temp was around 32F. Drove normally for 15 minutes and came to a stop. Was idling approximately two minutes and temperature gauge started climbing rapidly. High fans turned on but temps continued to climb. Turned off engine for a few mins and temps wer…"complaint #1796224
    • "Oil cooler assembly leaking oil onto road when driving. No warning lights pop up on dash to inform.Part have been inspect by professional car dealership. "complaint #1872252
    • "Vehicle purchased new, maintained per the owners manual and radiator requires replaced due to manufacturers defect."complaint #1927972
    • "Car overheated and caused critical damage without warning or notification. Had my 2019 Dodge Charger GT vin got the V32 recall updating the instrument cluster software, there would have been warning or any dash notification(s) and I wouldn’t have damaged heade…"complaint #2122526
  6. #6

    engine internal

    1 stranded, 2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* 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 ILLUMI…"~7,000 mi, complaint #1723898
  7. #7

    fuel tank and lines

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "FUEL LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF FUEL FILLER TUBE AROUND FLANGE SEAL."~48,000 mi, complaint #1738905
    • "The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor on the interior of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the fuel…"~74,000 mi, complaint #2009962
  8. #8

    steering electric assist

    3 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WE'VE PURCHASED 15 PURSUIT RATED CHARGERS THIS YEAR. OUT OF THE 15 WE HAVE FOUND 2 SO FAR WITH STEERING FAILURES. ONE FAILURE WAS DURING IDLING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, THE OTHER AFTER A HIGH SPEED PURSUIT CAUSING THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL UNDER EXTREME DRIVING…"~600 mi, complaint #1558369
  9. #9

    alignment and pull

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front end of the vehicle started vibrating. Additionally, the contact stated that the front passenger's side tire had sustained a blowout. The vehicle wa…"~143,000 mi, complaint #2111188
  10. #10

    brake hydraulics

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "WHEN GO OVER 30 AND BRAKE THE CAR SHAKES BUT UNDER THEM SPEED NOTHING HAPPENS ITS REGULAR. JUST BOUGHT THE CAR 2 WEEKS AGO."~32,300 mi, complaint #1732197
  11. #11

    infotainment head unit

    3 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "WHEN THE CAR IS PLAYING MUSIC, THERE IS LOUD KNOCKING IN THE BACK SPEAKERS AND PHYSICALLY POPS. THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE SPEAKERS MAKE A LOUD KNOCK AND HAS BEEN MISTAKEN AS ANOTHER CAR HITTING YOU. THE KNOCKING CAN BE HEARD AT LOW VOLUME LEVEL AND IS…"complaint #1669398
    • "My usb connect in arm rest when connected will disconnect then not show up in car play or maps…."complaint #1752354
    • "I had my vehicle serviced for an oil change & inspection. But I also spoke with a dealership service rep regarding what I initially thought was some sort of electrical issue that has been intermittent almost since I purchased the vehicle from this dealership.…"complaint #1797907
  12. #12

    wiring harness

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I smelled a burning scent through my vent while driving..Driver side headlight had burned out. I’ve seen the same issue with a wiring harness that needed to be replaced with a previous charger that I had that was recalled "complaint #1877733
    • " Melted headlight connector.Have replace headlight connector and headlight bulb several times. Using the manufacturers recommend bulb. 9005LN. On 3/21/23 it overheated again an cause a electrical fire behind the headlight assembly. It is fleet police car and…"complaint #1882007
    • "Vehicle: Dodge Charger GT Recall: SABIC Side Airbag Inflator Replacement Dealer: ourisman chrysler dodge jeep ram of clarksville, maryland Date of Recall Repair: feb 27, 2026 Complaint Description: After the dealer performed the SABIC inflator recall on my Do…"complaint #2184220
  13. #13

    adas collision warning

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "THE CHARGER FORCEFULLY APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH IT CAN DO BECAUSE IT HAS FORWARD COLLISION CONTROL, HOWEVER I WAS MOVING 40 MPH WITH NOTHING IN FRONT OF ME. NO PEDS. NO CARS. NO ANIMALS. THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IT IMMEDIA…"~830 mi, complaint #1559173
    • "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…"~16,000 mi, complaint #1754727
  14. #14

    engine stall or no start

    2 stranded

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I WAS DRIVING THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AND WOULDN'T CRANK WITHOUT WARNING OR ANYTHING."~16,000 mi, complaint #1700781
  15. #15

    interior trim

    1 unsafe, 1 broken

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The interior doors on my car are wrapping and the drivers door arm rest is broken on the inside. I see plenty of complaints on this model with the same problems and there should be a recall done. My car only has 44,261 miles and is well maintained. I was tol…"complaint #1912381
    • "The interior door panel on my 2019 Dodge Charger began to separate/warp from the door frame on the Front drivers and Front Passengers door panels. The vehicle had approximately 32000 miles when the issue started. The plastic trim piece is lifting and peeling a…"complaint #2151206
  16. #16

    backup camera

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "UNKNOWN 06/21 : Rear view camera stops working on occasion. Mostly when weather is bad, I don't exactly know why it stopped working occasionally, never hit the car or any problems until severe cold whether came around January 2021. On the camera screen it w…"complaint #1755752
  17. #17

    battery and charging

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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 AL…"~6,470 mi, complaint #1679182
  18. #18

    control module

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING [REDACTED ADDRESS] WHEN I GOT A MESSAGE ON MY DASH SCREEN SAYING 'SERVICE SHIFTER'. IT DISAPPEARED AFTER ABOUT 3 SECONDS. NOTHING APPEARED AGAIN. THE CAR WAS ACTING FINE. TWO DAYS LATER THE CAR UNLOCKED BY THE REMOTE AND THEN WOULD N…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1664914
  19. #19

    door latch and hinge

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that all 4 door panels of the vehicle seemed as though they were peeling on the inside of the door, as well as, bubbling towards the top of the door. The center control touch screen began delaminating c…"~52,400 mi, complaint #1806263
  20. #20

    exhaust system

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* 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, [REDACTED PHONE])…"~1,500 mi, complaint #1598169
  21. #21

    heater core and blower

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The air vents has a very strong meldew odor coming out of the vents. Rear seat rattles. Complaint about it and never fix it correctly"complaint #1761954
  22. #22

    instrument cluster

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Instrument cluster and radio “monitor “stopped displaying vehicle information causing everything to disrupt driving while driving in traffic. Steering was swaying and difficult to drive. There was a recall # Safety Recall V32/NHTSA 19V-203 for the same problem…"complaint #1857613
  23. #23

    key fob and immobilizer

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "anti-theft device failure after break-in thieves entered my locked vehicle after it was alarmed. the anti-theft device was deactivated and doors were unlocked for thieves gain entrance to the vehicle. After entrance, the were able to roll the vehicle down the…"complaint #1988680
  24. #24

    paint and clearcoat

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY SEALER WAS CRACKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (DUPAGE CDJR LOCATED AT [REDACTED ADDRESS], GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139) FOR REPAIRS. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE CONTACT NOTICED…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1636251
  25. #25

    parking brake

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WHILE DRIVING THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED ITSELF. THERE WAS NO LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. AN THE PARKING BRAKE HAD TO BE ENGAGED AN DISENGAGED TO CONTINUE DRIVING. SPEEDS WERE SLOW. CITY ROAD. POSSIBLY DANGEROUS IF AT A FASTER SPEED."~1,040 mi, complaint #1599205
  26. #26

    stability and traction control

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I THINK IT MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE TRACTION BUTTON, MY CAR WHEELS LOCKED AFTER PUTTING IT ON AND THEN THE WHOLE CAR SPUN AROUND IN A COMPLETE CIRCLE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME"complaint #1766267
  27. #27

    starter

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that pressing the start button failed to start the vehicle as designed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle had no…"~62,000 mi, complaint #1844153
  28. #28

    steering column

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The vehicles first issue I had was about a month of owning the vehicle , with the Uconnect infotainment system not wanting to turn off or on and being frozen with only showing a still image of the back camera. I fixed it after I disconnected the battery for a…"complaint #1814856
  29. #29

    suspension arms and bushings

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "When making a right turn at approximately 5 miles per hour the front driver side suspension arm failed catastrophically causing the wheel, brake assembly, part of the suspension arm, and a small part of the frame of the vehicle to break off and roll approximat…"complaint #1824196
  30. #30

    suspension struts shocks

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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…"~4,370 mi, complaint #1592522
  31. #31

    tpms

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "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 driver’s side tire. The contact stopped on the side of…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1925916

NHTSA investigations

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