Model year
2019 Dodge Challenger
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 59 complaints for the 2019 Dodge Challenger (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (17), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (14), WHEELS (11). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2008 10 complaints
- 2009 133 complaints
- 2010 299 complaints
- 2011 193 complaints
- 2012 253 complaints
- 2013 179 complaints
- 2014 149 complaints
- 2015 126 complaints
- 2016 78 complaints
- 2017 49 complaints
- 2018 75 complaints
- 2019 59 complaints
- 2020 20 complaints
- 2021 19 complaints
- 2022 9 complaints
- 2023 43 complaints
Recalls
20V191000 · Sep 10, 2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
19V758000 · Oct 24, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES; WHEELS; TIRES
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.
19V203000 · Mar 14, 2019
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…
Complaints
59 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 3, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRT Scatpack 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.111 | NHTSA photo |
| 2 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.111 | NHTSA photo |
| SRT 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Challenger · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,000 |
| Challenger · 5.7L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Challenger · 6.4L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Challenger · 6.4L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 23 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Challenger SRT · 6.2L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 22 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Challenger SRT · 6.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Challenger GT · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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