2019 Dodge Charger reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Dodge Charger — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 161
- 115 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 49 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 13 injuries · 6 fires
What owners report fails — 2019 Dodge Charger
- AIR BAGS 49
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19
- SERVICE BRAKES 11
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11
5 recalls on record for the 2019 Dodge Charger
- NHTSA 24V198000 · 2025 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
- NHTSA 20V512000 · 2020 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V246000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 19V758000 · 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V203000 · 2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PA Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicl
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Dodge Charger units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Dodge Charger reliable?
NHTSA has 161 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Dodge Charger and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (49 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Dodge Charger units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Dodge Charger?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (49), unknown or other (21), electrical system (19), service brakes (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Dodge Charger?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.