2019 Dodge Charger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (42) · Service Brakes (10) · Exterior Lighting (10)
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38 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Air Bags:side/Window:curtain:inflator 2024-03-14 · campaign 24V198000 · 284,982 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2020-08-27 · campaign 20V512000 · 26,361 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
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.
Air Bags 2019-03-28 · campaign 19V246000 · 1,097 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Charger vehicles. The driver and passenger sun visors may lack the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger sun visors, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V35.
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 (335)
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 335 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-31 · Service Brakes“vehicle was sold by westgate crysler jeep dodge ram of raleigh with missing caliper bolt in front passenger brake system. this was detected by an independent service center while getting brake pads and rotors replaced, as they were very worn and causing the brake system to be jumpy and catchy, despite westgate assuring they were fine. the lack of…”
2026-07-20 · Steering“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 ori…”
2026-03-09 · Electrical 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 pr…”
2026-01-28 · Structure:body“campaign 11701038 - warping of door panels and driving shaft area. worried this will affect airbag deployment. …”
2025-12-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System“- crack at base of gas tank where fill tube attached causing fuel vapors around the car and a possible fuel leak. - yes by independent service center. -white residue was built up around the crack in the fill tube. independent service center confirmed the cause as - "found plastic fuel tank leaking around the filler nipple that is plastic welde…”
2025-12-30 · Unknown Or Other“over 2 years ago i took my vehicle in for an oil change and asked them to drive it and see why it sometimes pulls the steering when going around a curve to the left. they drove it and said it never did pull. since then, it now pulls to the right when going around curves to the right also. it is doing it more frequently and i am in fear that it w…”
2025-12-08 · Exterior Lighting:headlights“the contact owns a 2019 dodge charger. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to function as intended. the headlights failed to activate as intended. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact replaced the light bulbs; however, the failu…”
2025-11-23 · Structure:body“the interior door panel on my 2019 dodge charger began to separate/warp from the door frame on the front drivers and front passengers door panels. the vehicle had approximately 32000 miles when the issue started. the plastic trim piece is lifting and peeling away from the door next to the window sill, creating a sharp edge and a gap. this separatio…”
2025-11-07 · Engine“on january 6, 2025, countryside cdjr in georgia performed internal engine repairs on my 2019 dodge charger r/t, including lifter and internal engine work. only months later, the engine suffered a catastrophic failure while driving. the vehicle became disabled and had to be towed. this raises serious concerns of improper repair or a safety-related …”
2025-09-26 · Exterior Lighting“cluster info not working as it should…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.