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2019 Dodge Charger

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
5
on record
MPG
23
combined

Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2019 Dodge Charger

5 recalls
119 complaints
23 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
119
Complaints citing a crash
7

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V512000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    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."

  • 19V203000high

    Electrical issue

    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."

  • 19V758000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES

    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.

  • 19V246000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS

    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."

  • 24V198000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

    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.

Consumer complaints

119 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

119
Total
7
Crashes
3
Fires
11
Injuries

Most reported components

  • AIR BAGS49
  • ELECTRICAL12
  • ENGINE12
  • BRAKES10
  • OTHER9

Notable Issues

119 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 11 reports involve injuries. 7 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)49
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)12
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)12

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Large Cars
Drive type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic 8-spd
Seats
0

Fuel economy

19

City

30

Hwy

23

Comb

Annual cost
$2,600
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 24V198000

    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  3. Recall

    Recall 20V512000

    The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 19V758000

    A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 19V246000

    Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.