repaired · 2026 Q3
Curtain: inflator
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
2019 Dodge ChargerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 120 owner complaints about the 2019 Dodge Charger, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-198 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 31, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Dodge Charger has problems
120 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
49Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
22Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
13Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
12Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
10Engine2 crash/fire/injury
9Steering
7Wheels
7Structure
5Fuel/propulsion system
107 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 49 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 1 |
| Engine | 10 | 2 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Wheels | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2019 Dodge Charger 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 · 2022 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Service brakes
Risk. A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Air bags
Risk. Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.
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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 Charger 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 Charger median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Dodge Charger safety ratings
2019 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Dodge Charger, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Charger owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Here in AZ we had some strong monsoon storms and during one last week, my car was shaken from the winds and rains so bad that my driver side curtain airbag was visible. It did not fully deploy but the bag was exposed. There is a current recall on these bags but since this happened before the recall…
I brought my vehicle in for a recall to replace the airbags and headliner. When I received my car back from the dealership (Union City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram), the vehicle was returned with a broken windshield, water intrusion leading to mold, corroded and missing components, and now both rear…
Had an airbag recall and dealer tried to fix it and now airbag light is on. This is a safety issue to drive car like this
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