2019 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 14%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,626miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Dodge Challenger, 14% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,626 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased the car brand new with 992 miles put on by the dealership owner (that's what I was told). Drove the car 8 hours, spent the night in hotel; left the next morning and at odometer 1626 going 75mph on the interstate the engine blew up. I was able to control the vehicle and bring it safely to the shoulder but all the engine oil had covered the roadway and metal pieces. Looked under car and saw part of a connecting rod hanging out of the oil pan.”
NHTSA complaint #11306904, filed 2020-02, 1,626 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“Have had several dodge chargers and challengers and oil cooler fails too soon I believe way to expensive to fix so soon in my opinion all it takes is for someone to over torque the oil filter cap during oil changes so many times and I believe starts the problem not including how cheap looking the oil cooler seems currently have a 2019 challenger sxt awd and just noticed oil resting in the valley of the oil cooler here we go again same problem over and over again”
NHTSA complaint #11573700, filed 2024-02“This is my 2nd Dodge challenge I've owned. My first one was a 2017 r/t. The reason I mention this is because its the same issue I had with the other one. I keep up with all the maintance and take care of my cars. The problem from what I've been told is the exhaust manifold and there's also a knocking sound coming from the engine. Its exactly like the first one I had and traded in. I couldn't get it fixed because its not covered in the factory warranty or in the extended warranties I bought. …”
NHTSA complaint #11384621, filed 2020-12Related service bulletins
- 11030229Mar 21, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of…
- 11027843Jan 21, 2026D-25-17 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements
- 11027842Jan 21, 2026ID-25-14 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements
- 11025028Oct 21, 2025Engine Oil Leak
- 11023631Sep 24, 2025D-25-17 ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and Rocker Arm Replacements
- 11023630Sep 24, 2025ID-25-14 ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and Rocker Arm Replacements
- 11006814Aug 29, 2024Pump – water & connector - oil cooler tube
- 11002828Jun 25, 2024"Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic…
- 11002351Jun 25, 2024Pump – water & connector - oil cooler tube
- 11002350Jun 25, 2024Pump – water & connector - oil cooler tube
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 8 | 14% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 | 12 | 15% |
| 2015 | 26 | 20% |
| 2014 | 36 | 24% |
| 2013 | 27 | 15% |
| 2012 | 25 | 10% |
| 2011 | 23 | 12% |
| 2010 | 75 | 25% |
| 2009 | 26 | 20% |
| 2008 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2019 Dodge Challenger
17 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsWheels
11 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.
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