Reliable Auto DB

2019 Dodge Charger reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Dodge Charger over 8 years — 13 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Charger years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Inflator, Camera, and Service brakes.

2012 Dodge Charger
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Complaints

120

Per year

13

Recalls

5

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (49 of 120), then Electrical system (22) and Exterior lighting (13). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 5 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Charger has 122 complaints, 17 per year, and the 2020 has 57 complaints, 4 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Dodge Charger. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall air bags, side and window, curtain, inflator 2024-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 24V198000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2020-08-27 · NHTSA campaign 20V512000
Summary 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."
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
Recall Service brakes 2019-10-24 · NHTSA campaign 19V758000
Summary 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.
Remedy FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wheels and inspect and replace the front tires, as necessary. In addition, dealers will inspect the wheel alignment, adjusting it if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB0.
Recall Air bags 2019-03-28 · NHTSA campaign 19V246000
Summary 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."
Remedy Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger sun visors, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V35.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2019-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 19V203000
Summary 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."
Remedy Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32.

Complaints by component (120 total)

Air bags
49
Electrical system
22
Exterior lighting
13
Service brakes
12
Engine
10
Steering
9
Structure
7
Wheels
7
Fuel and propulsion system
5
Forward collision avoidance
2
Suspension
2
Tires
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Equipment
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Powertrain
1
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Crash-flagged

7

Fire-flagged

3

Injury reports

5

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Vehicle was sold by Westgate Crysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Raleigh with missing caliper bolt in front passenger brake system. This was detected by an independent service center while getting brake pads and rotors replaced,…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-07-31
  • "I was traveling 58 mph on hwy 270 in Malvern Arkansas. The power steering turned off, the emergency brake engaged and flashed, and the ABS shut off. I replaced the steering sensor with an original mopar part off of my…"
    Steering, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-20
  • "Vehicle: Dodge Charger GT Recall: SABIC Side Airbag Inflator Replacement Dealer: ourisman chrysler dodge jeep ram of clarksville, maryland Date of Recall Repair: feb 27, 2026 Complaint Description: After the dealer…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-03-09
  • "Campaign 11701038 - Warping of door panels and driving shaft area. Worried this will affect airbag deployment."
    Structure · filed 2026-01-28
  • "- Crack at base of gas tank where fill tube attached causing fuel vapors around the car and a possible fuel leak. - Yes by independent service center. -White residue was built up around the crack in the fill tube.…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-12-31

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Charger 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 30 23 MPG $2800
Charger 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 30 23 MPG $2800
Charger 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $3900
Charger 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 24 18 MPG $4450
Charger all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3100
Charger SRT 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 22 16 MPG $5000

Specs and fitment

LD generation, 2012–2023
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6 Pentastar) , 7 qt capacity
Tire size 235/55R18 (SXT), 245/45R20 (R/T and above)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V-198 covers 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. Dealers replace both side curtain air bags. Recall 19V-203 covers certain 2019 Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles whose instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings; dealers update the instrument cluster software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Dodge Charger reliable?

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Dodge Charger over 8 years — 13 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Charger years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Inflator, Camera, and Service brakes.

What are common problems with a 2019 Dodge Charger?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (49 of 120), then Electrical system (22) and Exterior lighting (13). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 5 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Dodge Charger more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Charger has 122 complaints, 17 per year, and the 2020 has 57 complaints, 4 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Dodge Charger been recalled?

The 2019 Dodge Charger has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Dodge Charger?

Owners have filed 120 complaints about the 2019 Dodge Charger with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Dodge Charger get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Dodge Charger is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Dodge Charger use?

Most recent V6 Charger models call for 5W-20 full synthetic with about 7 quarts including the filter.

What does NHTSA recall 24V-198 cover on the Dodge Charger?

Recall 24V-198 covers 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.

What generation is the 2013 Dodge Charger?

LD generation (2012-2023).