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2019 Dodge Charger
Common Problems & Inspection Guide

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Platform Heritage

The Dodge Charger is a model of automobile marketed by Dodge in various forms over eight generations since 1966. The first Charger was a show car in 1964. A 1965 Charger II concept car resembled the 1966 production version. In the United States, the Charger nameplate has been used on mid-size cars, personal luxury coupes, subcompact hatchbacks, and full-size sedans.

Source: Wikipedia intro extract · as of Jun 19, 2026

Key facts for this model year

118NHTSA owner complaints
5Safety recalls on file
42Top issue reports · Air Bags
$0Typical OEM recall remedy cost to you

~5.9k average monthly buyer searches in the US (google ads data · as of Jun 19, 2026). Run a MotoMetrics scan for your VIN to see live repair exposure.

Verify the data — open primary sources · as of Jun 19, 2026

System Defect Summaries & Field Data

Active safety recalls on file: 5 (source: NHTSA Recalls API · as of Jun 19, 2026)

Top NHTSA complaint categories

Recent recall summaries

Campaign 20V512000 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · API record

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."

Campaign 19V203000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · API record

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."

Campaign 19V758000 · SERVICE BRAKES · API record

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.

Campaign 19V246000 · AIR BAGS · API record

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."

Campaign 24V198000 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR · API record

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.

YouTube voice themes below are research hints only — verify against NHTSA data before citing.

Search demand cross-check: ~5,853 avg monthly intent searches (source: google ads data · as of Jun 19, 2026)

On-Site Dodge Charger Pre-Purchase Checklist

  1. Verify OBD-II readiness monitors are complete (not recently cleared) using a full protocol scan.
  2. Compare dashboard mileage to ECU-stored odometer modules where accessible.
  3. Pull permanent and pending DTCs — not only stored codes visible on the dash.
  4. Inspect systems related to AIR BAGS (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  5. Inspect systems related to ENGINE (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  6. Inspect systems related to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  7. Inspect systems related to UNKNOWN OR OTHER (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  8. Inspect systems related to SERVICE BRAKES (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  9. Confirm recall remedy completed for BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (campaign 20V512000).
  10. Confirm recall remedy completed for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL (campaign 19V203000).
  11. Confirm recall remedy completed for SERVICE BRAKES (campaign 19V758000).
  12. Run a MotoMetrics on-site scan for Dodge Charger before signing the bill of sale.

Alternative Inferences & Cross-Shopping Matrix

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Generational cohorts

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Class competitors

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Vehicle health varies wildly by individual history. Aggregate recall and complaint data cannot tell you whether the specific car on the lot had its monitors cleared or its odometer rolled back. Verify the physical or digital scan before you sign a bill of sale.

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