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2019 Dodge Challenger

Based on reports from 90 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

308

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 90 complaints, 9 crashes, 6 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

16 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (20 reports) • Median: 8K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (16 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical16 (18%)

Wheels & Tires14 (16%)

Other13 (14%)

Steering8 (9%)

Engine7 (8%)

Drivetrain6 (7%)

Airbags5 (6%)

Suspension4 (4%)

2019 Dodge Challenger: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2019 Dodge Challenger, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2019 Dodge Challenger, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Dodge Challenger, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Dodge Challenger, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Dodge Challenger. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

19V203000Apr 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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."

19V758000Dec 2019

SERVICE BRAKES

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.

20V191000Apr 2020

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Challenger is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2019 Dodge Challenger vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

122

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2019.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 90 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Challenger Model Years

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2019 Dodge Challenger: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Dodge Challenger?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Dodge Challenger is related to the electrical, with 16 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2019 Dodge Challenger reliable?

The 2019 Dodge Challenger has 90 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2019 Dodge Challenger problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2019 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?

Yes, the 2019 Dodge Challenger has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Dodge Challenger problems start?

Based on 36 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 8,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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