2019 Dodge Challenger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (11) · Electrical System (7) · Steering (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2020-09-10 · campaign 20V191000 · 319,610 vehicles
Defect: 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 Fe
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes 2019-10-24 · campaign 19V758000 · 173 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2019-03-14 · campaign 19V203000 · 7,929 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (315)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-09-30 · S2621000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the customer may complain about a popping noise, grinding noise, or an intermittent no reverse or forward transmission engagement. the tech may find damaged and/or worn transmission output shaft splines (850re transmission only)
Structure:body 2026-06-26 · S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
backup camera poor image quality inspection
Engine 2026-03-21 · 18-044-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: powertrain control module (pcm) updates customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle must symptom: exhibit/set one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ● **p0111-00 - intake air temperature sensor 1 circuit range performance ba
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-18 · S2208000045 REV.C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
backup camera poor image quality inspection
Power Train 2026-03-09 · S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845re, 8hp45, 850re, 8hp50, 8hp70, 8hp75, 8hp75-phev, 8hp75-lcv, 8hp90, 8hp95. transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: p07e4, p1db2, p0716, p1b14, p0733, p1d90, p1d
Electrical System 2026-03-05 · S2608000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
active diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1a10-00, b1a11-00, b1a12- 00, b1a13-00-, b1a14-00, b1a15-00, b1a16-00, and b1a17-00 in the radio frequency hub (rfh)
Showing the 6 most recent of 315 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-12 · Visibility/Wiper“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 …”
2026-06-21 · Engine“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 …”
2026-06-11 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“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 fi…”
2025-12-17 · Electrical 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. th…”
2025-10-15 · Back Over Prevention · 50,000 mi“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 rea…”
2025-08-14 · Electrical System“when battery was replaced the smart window function stopped working...…”
2025-06-14 · Unknown Or Other“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.…”
2025-05-12 · Suspension“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 blow…”
2025-03-04 · Suspension“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 e…”
2024-10-21 · Service Brakes“my mileage time ometer keeps jumping from 56000 to 68000 time belt. my car is fairly new. this vehicle should not be doing this. the break i use to start the car nearly starts it. the breaks is not connected to the fuel pump correctly. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.