2019 Dodge Charger: Problems & Reliability
CAUTION2019 Dodge Charger: CAUTION — 120 owner complaints (1.24 per 1,000 sold), 2.4× the Charger median year; top issue: air bags (49 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2019 is 1.26, where 1.00 is a typical Charger year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; caution starts at 1.25 and avoid at 1.60. 35% of its complaints are severe — a crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, published U.S. sales, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
120
NHTSA complaints
1.24
Complaints per 1,000 sold
333
Service bulletins
5
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2019 Dodge Charger problems
Air bags is the clear leader, named in 41% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2019 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 49 | 41% |
| Electrical system | 22 | 18% |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 18% |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 11% |
| Service brakes | 12 | 10% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 Dodge Charger recalls
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2019, reported between Mar 14, 2019 and Mar 14, 2024.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 24V198000 | Mar 14, 2024 | Air bags › Side/window › Curtain › Inflator |
| 20V512000 | Aug 27, 2020 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Sensing system › Camera |
| 19V758000 | Oct 24, 2019 | Service brakes |
| 19V246000 | Mar 28, 2019 | Air bags |
| 19V203000 | Mar 14, 2019 | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
2019 Dodge Charger service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 333 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2019 — more than the 244 of the median Charger year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (114), powertrain / transmission (43), engine & cooling (33). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2019 vs. the year before and after
From the 2018 to the 2019, owner complaints held roughly level (122 → 120). The 2020 that followed fell by more than half (120 → 58), so the 2020 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Charger | CAUTION | 122 | 265 | 6 | — |
| 2019 (this page) | CAUTION | 120 | 333 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Charger | SOLID | 58 | 337 | 3 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Dodge Charger years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2019 Dodge Charger
Air bags (49 complaints on the 2019): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Electrical system (22 complaints on the 2019): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Exterior lighting (13 complaints on the 2019): check low and high beams, brake lights and turn signals, and look for condensation inside the housings.
Service brakes (12 complaints on the 2019): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Engine (10 complaints on the 2019): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Recalls: confirm all 5 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Dodge Charger reliable?
2019 Dodge Charger: CAUTION — 120 owner complaints (1.24 per 1,000 sold), 2.4× the Charger median year; top issue: air bags (49 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2019 is 1.26, where 1.00 is a typical Charger year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; caution starts at 1.25 and avoid at 1.60.
What are the most common 2019 Dodge Charger problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2019 Dodge Charger are air bags (49, 41%), electrical system (22, 18%), unknown or other (21, 18%). The manufacturer has 333 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2019 Dodge Charger have?
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2019 Dodge Charger, most recently 24V198000 (Mar 14, 2024, air bags); 20V512000 (Aug 27, 2020, backup camera / back-over prevention); 19V758000 (Oct 24, 2019, service brakes). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2019 Dodge Charger before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2019 Dodge Charger come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the per-1,000 rate divides complaints by published U.S. 2019 calendar-year sales; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.