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2019 Dodge Challenger Steering Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
14%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
1,655miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Dodge Challenger, 14% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,655 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“My 2019 Dodge Challenger was hesitant to take off even when the accelerator was to the floor. A diagnostic test came back and it was a gear 6 shift incorrect ratio. My vehicle was in motion within busy traffic, almost causing a wreck.”

NHTSA complaint #11324555, filed 2020-05, 34,021 miles

“My tire suffered a major crack on the train to the sidewall on june 13, 2020 I called russell westbrook Dodge in van nuys to purchase a tire since this was an emergency they told me I had to wait three days because of ordering delays, so I had no other choice to buy another tire at another tire shop this tire was 305 3020 the standard stock tires are 305 35 20. I was unable physically to take my old tire with me since I came from a trip and my trunk and interior had luggage. …”

NHTSA complaint #11329809, filed 2020-06, 2,600 miles

“I was driving in the highway and as I turned to merge my steering wheel locked and I could not move the wheel. Once I stopped the car I turned it off and on and it said 'steering wheel motion off'”

NHTSA complaint #11267536, filed 2019-10, 710 miles

“When the vehicle is in motion the steering wheel will lock. It happens when driving on the highway or on a city street. This has happened when changing lanes and while make a turn. On 1-11-2020 I was at the dealership to test drive this car, but when I started the car the dashboard lit up with multiple codes. The salesman had me test drive another vehicle with the same specs so that a tech could look at the codes. The technician looked the vehicle over and claimed everything was fine. Purchased the original car that had the codes on the dashboard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11302951, filed 2020-01, 600 miles

“the lower control arm and lower ball joint broke causing me to hit another vehicle ,plus had to be towed due to damage , highway patrol called and took a report, was inspected my insurance adjuster after the accident this part would have broke while driving and caused more damage or injuries to me or my wife, the rack and pinion still needs to be replaced and is on back order until further notice no date given when it will be in by the dealership”

NHTSA complaint #11462382, filed 2022-04

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202312%
2021211%
202015%
2019814%
201868%
2017510%
2016912%
201565%
20142013%
2013158%
2012198%
2011147%
20103311%
200986%

Other parts of the 2019 Dodge Challenger

Electrical system
17 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Wheels
11 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Back-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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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