Model year
2019 Dodge Charger
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 120 complaints for the 2019 Dodge Charger (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (49), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (21), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (20). 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.
- 2006 1,294 complaints
- 2007 554 complaints
- 2008 609 complaints
- 2009 174 complaints
- 2010 232 complaints
- 2011 695 complaints
- 2012 648 complaints
- 2013 360 complaints
- 2014 343 complaints
- 2015 136 complaints
- 2016 182 complaints
- 2017 128 complaints
- 2018 122 complaints
- 2019 120 complaints
- 2020 58 complaints
- 2021 35 complaints
- 2022 16 complaints
- 2023 26 complaints
- 2024 1 complaints
- 2025 39 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
24V198000 · Mar 14, 2024
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.
20V512000 · Aug 27, 2020
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…
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.
19V246000 · Mar 28, 2019
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…
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
120 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 3, injury field 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
| Pursuit 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Pursuit 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SRT 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Charger · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Charger · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,000 |
| Charger · 6.4L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Charger SRT · 6.2L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 22 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Charger AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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