repaired · 2022 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Dodge ChallengerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2019 Dodge Challenger, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-758 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Dodge Challenger has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
11Wheels3 crash/fire/injury
8Engine
8Steering1 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
5Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes
4Suspension
3Tires
137 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 1 |
| Wheels | 11 | 3 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 13 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 Dodge Challenger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Service brakes
Risk. A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Electrical system: 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Challenger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Challenger median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Dodge Challenger safety ratings
2019 Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Dodge Challenger, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Challenger owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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…
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…
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