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2019 Dodge Challenger Electrical system Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
29%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
4,475miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Dodge Challenger, 29% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,475 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When car is in reverse, backup camera is unavailable jeopardizing safety around. During acceleration of car when driving, the speedometer on dash shows different than the digital speedometer. I.e if I am going 40 the digital shows 60+ (varies). Passenger door lock has difficulty clicking lock/unlock and no child lock is on- will be safety concern if exiting is needed of vehicle. All issues above happen almost every time.”

NHTSA complaint #11328031, filed 2020-06, 3,000 miles

“Wheels: my front left wheel tends to feel like it hits something when I turn making a thump sound . Camera: stays in reverse while shifted / also gear”

NHTSA complaint #11384684, filed 2020-12, 48,789 miles

“Was getting on freeway and hit the gas to accelerate and get ahead of the traffic. The Challenger would not accelerate fast (has a hemi) and car almost flew into me. Started testing the vehicle and it just wouldn't accelerate fast, it was stall slowly and pickup speed over 30 seconds or so. I brought it in to one shop and they said its probably a software update and to take it to Dodge and it should be free. …”

NHTSA complaint #11513260, filed 2023-03

“My mileage time ometer keeps jumping from 56000 to 68000 time belt. My car is fairly new. This vehicle should not be doing this. The break I use to start the car nearly starts it. The breaks is not connected to the fuel pump correctly.”

NHTSA complaint #11621159, filed 2024-10

“Electrical system is currently failing. I was informed that I need a PDC wiring kit to replace the fuse box and the entire vehicle must be rewired. USB Charging ports DO NOT WORK. Cigarette lighter ports to charge cellular devices do not work. Every time the service department at the dealership fixed a component to repair the radio a fuse was blown in another area of the vehicle in 2024. Currently 2025, I was told that the Radio lost connection with amplifier. The screen of the radio is on. It is changing from station to station and there is no sound. …”

NHTSA complaint #11660559, filed 2025-05

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023614%
2022111%
2021421%
2020735%
20191729%
20182837%
20171633%
20161519%
20152620%
20146242%
201310458%
201213855%
201110353%
20106823%
20092116%
2008440%

Other parts of the 2019 Dodge Challenger

Other or unknown
14 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Dodge Challenger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology