2019 Dodge Charger electrical system problems

Related recalls

• 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 20, 2026ARDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemSteering

   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 gets the more shut down of power steering, and activating the…

   NHTSA complaint #11751658 · source
2. Filed Mar 9, 2026MDElectrical System

   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 Dodge Charger GT, the vehicle immediately developed new electrical failures that were not present before the repair. As soon as I picked up the car, the interior dome/map lights stopped working, and the right‑side exterior…

   NHTSA complaint #11722901 · source
3. Filed Apr 18, 2025NJAirbagsElectrical System

   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 not yet available. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from underneath the front passenger's side seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11655476 · source
4. Filed Nov 20, 202388,200 miPAElectrical SystemLighting

   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 underneath the hood was damaged. The passenger’s side headlight was inoperable. The fuse arc was burnt and was replaced. The contact stated that the failure was…

   NHTSA complaint #11555996 · source
5. Filed Oct 25, 2023MOElectrical SystemLighting

   The led light is supposed to have a constant voltage but in the day ther voltage is lower because the lights dim there needs to be a additional adjustment made or attachment so it causes the head light to fail

   NHTSA complaint #11551929 · source
6. Filed Apr 20, 2023OHFireElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The 2019 Dodge Charger, a police vehicle, was enroute to a crash scene when it caught fire. The fire appears to have originated in the engine compartment near the fire wall.

   NHTSA complaint #11518011 · source
7. Filed Mar 22, 2023NCFireElectrical SystemLighting

   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 I have several cars that have the headlight connector melted and replace.

   NHTSA complaint #11513161 · source
8. Filed Mar 5, 2023GAElectrical SystemLighting

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11510196 · source
9. Filed Dec 6, 2022AZElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

   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 so it now has the same issues.

   NHTSA complaint #11496206 · source
10. Filed Sep 28, 202262,000 miTXElectrical System

    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 not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11486840 · source
11. Filed May 26, 2022NJElectrical SystemOther / UnknownSteering

    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 about 2 minutes. Then I had a transmission problem which needed servicing not even a year into owning the vehicle. I had to go to the service center to have part replaced, took about a month to get replaced due to back…

    NHTSA complaint #11466220 · source
12. Filed Apr 7, 202252,400 miVABody & StructureElectrical System

    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 causing the vehicle to activate certain buttons control different features on the vehicle unintentionally known as phantom inputs. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the driver side door under…

    NHTSA complaint #11460042 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. 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