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2019 Dodge Charger: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 165 complaints about the 2019 Dodge Charger with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

165

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

Airbags & seat belts49

Electrical system22

Body, glass & interior21

Brakes12

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
Automatic 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 mpg
Automatic 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 mpg

Recalls

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › InflatorMar 14, 2024 · campaign 24V198000
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.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraAug 27, 2020 · campaign 20V512000
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."
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.
Air BagsMar 28, 2019 · campaign 19V246000
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."
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 Charger

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	Not rated yet
2023	Not rated yet
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet
2018	Not rated yet
2017	Not rated yet
2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2019 Dodge Charger have?

Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA: airbags & seat belts (49), electrical system (22), body, glass & interior (21). 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 Charger have?

5 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Dodge Charger get?

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