What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2019 Dodge Challenger

Typical pattern

6.4% of complaints about the 2019 Dodge Challenger came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2019 vehicle — around the middle of the 191 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 2.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (17 complaints), typically at 3.3 yr or about 5,750 miles.

Complaints
94
Median age at failure
2.8 yr
Median mileage
8,000 n=36
Crash / fire / tow
13.8% of reports
Safety recalls
3

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
17 reports · 5,750 mi
3.3 yr
5.9%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

20V191000 2020-09-10
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 with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

19V758000 2019-10-24
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.

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

19V203000 2019-03-14
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."

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.

In owners’ own words

Electrical system 3,000 mi 1.3 yr in service
WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE, BACKUP CAMERA IS UNAVAILABLE JEOPARDIZING SAFETY AROUND. DURING ACCELERATION OF CAR WHEN DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER ON DASH SHOWS DIFFERENT THAN THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER. I.E IF I AM GOING 40 THE DIGITAL SHOWS 60+ (VARIES). PASSENGER DOOR LOCK HAS DIFFICULTY CLICKING LOCK/UNLOCK AND NO CHILD LOCK IS ON- WILL BE SAFETY CONCERN IF EXITING IS NEEDED OF VEHICLE. ALL ISSUES ABOVE HAPPEN ALMOST EVERY TIME. *TR
Electrical system 48,789 mi 2.3 yr in service
WHEELS: MY FRONT LEFT WHEEL TENDS TO FEEL LIKE IT HITS SOMETHING WHEN I TURN MAKING A THUMP SOUND . CAMERA: STAYS IN REVERSE WHILE SHIFTED / ALSO GEAR
Electrical system 3,200 mi 2.3 yr in service
DRIVER AND PASSENGERS WINDOWS GO UP AND DOWN WHEN CAR SITS OVERNIGHT WHICH DRAINS THE CAR'S BATTERY.

Other Challenger model years

20192018201720162015201420132012201120102009

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