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2019 Dodge Challenger: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 94 complaints about the 2019 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

23 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$8,870

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Electrical system17

Wheels & tires14

Steering8

Engine & cooling8

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	23 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L	All-Wheel Drive	21 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 mpg

Recalls

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraSep 10, 2020 · campaign 20V191000
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 h
Service BrakesOct 24, 2019 · campaign 19V758000
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.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelMar 14, 2019 · campaign 19V203000
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."

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Other years of the Dodge Challenger

Year	Reliability
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2020	Not rated yet
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2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2019 Dodge Challenger have?

Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (17), wheels & tires (14), steering (8). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2019 Dodge Challenger have?

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Dodge Challenger get?

Up to 23 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.