NHTSA has received 120 owner complaints about the 2019 Dodge Charger, or 15.4 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical (complaint index 0.38, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 78 model-year 2019 vehicles we track, it ranks #24 of 78 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Dodge models its rate is 23% higher; against other Sports & muscle cars it is 26% higher.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2019-04-16 and 2026-07-31. Median delay from incident to filing: 13 days.
120Complaints
15.4Complaints per year on the road
0.38Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
5Recalls
8.3%Share involving a crash or fire
9Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2018) drew 13.9 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2020) drew 8.4 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2019 model collected 26 complaints, 67% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Airbags & seat belts (39.2% of complaints), followed by Electrical (16.7%) and Engine (9.2%). Airbags & seat belts complaints are 10.3 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 10 reports (8.3%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 11 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 58 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was after five years (48% of incidents). In the last 12 months 9 new complaints were filed, versus 36 in the 12 months before — down 75%.
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture” (engineering analysis, opened 2021-09-17, still open).
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.38
vs. other Dodge models1.23
vs. other 2019 models0.34
vs. other Sports & muscle cars1.26
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (26)0.33
The 2019 Dodge Charger, a police vehicle, was enroute to a crash scene when it caught fire. The fire appears to have originated in the engine compartment near the fire wall.
Engine · 2023-04-20 · ODI 11518011 · Fire
Vehicle was sold by Westgate Crysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Raleigh with missing caliper bolt in front passenger brake system.
Brakes · 2026-07-31 · ODI 11753994
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.
Electrical · 2026-07-20 · ODI 11751658
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…
Electrical · 2026-03-09 · ODI 11722901
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR Campaign 24V198000 · 2024-03-14
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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 Campaign 20V512000 · 2020-08-27
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
EA21002 · engineering analysis · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Opened 2021-09-17 · Model years: 2018, 2019
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupt…
