Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Dodge Challenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Dodge Challenger has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 58 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V191000 Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V758000 Front Tires May Be Damaged NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V203000 Driver Warnings May Not Illuminate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 16 complaints
- Unknown or Other 14 complaints
- Wheels 11 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
Of the 58 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 58 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Dodge Challenger presents a mixed reliability picture with 58 complaints and 3 recalls. While some issues, like the electrical system, show more frequent complaints, the overall number is modest, indicating limited evidence to suggest widespread problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| wheels | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$750 | occasional |
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations and balances
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant system service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering or non-functional lights
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Engine misfires or rough idling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Dodge Challenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.