2019 Dodge Challenger problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Dodge Challenger, most often about electrical system. There are 3 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
55
Recalls
3
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Injuries
4
Median mileage
6,875 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 17 of 55 complaints (31%).
  • Wheels & Tires (10) and engine (8) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 6,875 mi.
  • Owners reported 5 crashes, 3 fires and 4 injuries.
  • The 2019 Dodge Challenger has 3 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It has the most serious complaint record of all 16 Dodge Challenger model years we track.
  • That is 15% more complaints than the 2018 model year (48).

2019 Dodge Challenger problems by category

  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    17 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    14 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires · 2 crashes
    10 complaints
  • Engine
    8 complaints
  • Steering · 1 crash
    7 complaints
  • Airbags · 3 crashes
    5 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    4 complaints
  • Suspension · 1 crash
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system17
Unknown or other14
Wheels10
Engine8
Steering7
Air bags5
Service brakes4
Power train4

When problems happen (mileage)

11Under 10k110k–30k730k–60k160k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2019 Dodge Challenger complaints that list mileage.

2019 Dodge Challenger recalls (3)

  • Recall 20V191000Sep 10, 2020319,610 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

    Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

  • Recall 19V758000Oct 24, 2019173 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES · TIRES · WHEELS

    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.

  • Recall 19V203000Mar 14, 20197,929 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    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."

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • EA21002Opened Sep 17, 2021Open

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

    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.C…

Recent 2019 Dodge Challenger complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 12, 2026TXVisibility & Wipers
    I am filing a formal complaint regarding a premature, dangerous failure of the AC evaporator core on my 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T. The vehicle has only 22,000 original miles.An authorized service facility diagnosed the issue and confirmed that the evaporator core has suffered a complete internal failure and leak. This component is supposed to last the lifetime of the vehicle, and its premature failure at such low mileage points to a severe manufacturing, design, or material…
    NHTSA complaint #11763864 · source
  2. Filed Jun 21, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngine
    the car shot up in RPM would not slow down spinning tires while holding the brake hard. had to go in neutral and kill the motor, when restarted it would continue to do the same thing
    NHTSA complaint #11745469 · source
  3. Filed Jun 11, 2026CAFireOther / Unknown
    My vehicle was parked in the driveway with a car cover over it and it caught on fire. The fire appeared to have started by the driver side headlight area and quickly ignited and burnt the whole front end of the car. The fire department showed up to put the fire out and they did not see any foul play. Surveillance camera shows the car catching on fire on it own without anyone near it. The last time it was driven it was a week ago. No after market parts in the car either, it’s…
    NHTSA complaint #11743380 · source
  4. Filed Dec 17, 2025VAElectrical System
    The factory-installed Uconnect infotainment system in my 2019 Dodge Challenger intermittently malfunctions by remaining stuck on the rearview camera display after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse and into drive or park. The rearview camera image does not disengage as designed and continues to display randomly during normal forward driving. This appears to be a failure of the Uconnect radio/software system rather than the camera itself. The issue occurs unpredictably and…
    NHTSA complaint #11705489 · source
  5. Filed Oct 15, 202550,000 miWIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera screen displayed a blue screen. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the back-over prevention camera was still enabled. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera was displayed in real time. In addition, the contact stated that while driving forward, the image froze. The vehicle was taken to the dealer;…
    NHTSA complaint #11693663 · source
  6. Filed Jun 14, 2025WIOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain
    On my way to work on the highway and my rear differential blew apart sending pieces all over the high way had to get it towed home.
    NHTSA complaint #11666936 · source
  7. Filed May 12, 2025NYElectrical SystemLightingSuspension
    Electrical system is currently failing. I was informed that I need a PDC wiring kit to replace the fuse box and the entire vehicle must be rewired. USB Charging ports DO NOT WORK. Cigarette lighter ports to charge cellular devices do not work. Every time the service department at the dealership fixed a component to repair the radio a fuse was blown in another area of the vehicle in 2024. Currently 2025, I was told that the Radio lost connection with amplifier. The screen of…
    NHTSA complaint #11660559 · source
  8. Filed Mar 4, 2025NYElectrical SystemEngineSuspension
    I owned a 2017 Dodge Challenger which had electrical issues and a defective Uconnect radio system. A few months after purchasing the 2019 Dodge Challenger, I experienced electrical issues. The electric key system failed locking me outside of the vehicle while pumping gas. I had to enter the vehicle from the passenger side door. When I tried to exit the vehicle, I could not open the door. I had to climb over the center console to exit the vehicle from the passenger side. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11646346 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology