2019 Dodge Challenger Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Dodge Challenger, 12% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 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.
“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“I have a 2019 Challenger r/t with the 6 speed manual transmission. It has a problem where it will pop out of first gear intermittently and I have taken it to the dealer 7 times in the 7 months I have owned the car and they have failed to fix it. I have provided 2 videos one a month after I bought the car and one that happened last week to prove it is a continuous problem. I have been almost rear ended many times because the car will pop out of gear from a stop. It is dangerous and Dodge has failed to even attempt to fix my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11394591, filed 2021-02, 100 miles“While driving on a city street received a transmission malfunction warning. Vehicle had been driven less than 300 miles. Vehicle stopped in middle of traffic and transmission would not engage. Luckily I was not rear ended. Engaged emergency flasher. After several efforts to start/stop the vehicle transmission did finally engage. This took about 15 minutes. Managed to get vehicle home and took it to dealership next day. It is my understanding that a transmission control module was replaced. Still leary about driving this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11190666, filed 2019-03, 300 miles“On my way to work on 9/28/23 my 2019 dodge challenger hellcat Redeye engine just shut off at 65mph. I was in the left lane by the wall on I45 heading northbound. I instantly had a loss of power steering and braking. The engine just shut off. A check engine light came on and the dash said shift I to park to start. I was successfully able to get across 4 lanes of traffic to stop on the apron between o ram and side of freeway. When I shifted to park and to try to restart it would not start. Had to be towed to dealership where upon inspection they said the motor was locked. …”
NHTSA complaint #11548547, filed 2023-10Related service bulletins
- 11038329Sep 30, 2026The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn…
- 11030138Mar 9, 2026The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV…
- 11012186Dec 19, 2024"Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the…
- 11005356Jul 24, 2024Carrier – planetary & shaft kit - output
- 11000795May 7, 2024"VALVE BODY & CONTROL UNIT Transmission Ensure clutch pressure check has been completed and documented prior to valve body replacement."
- 10248562Sep 13, 20238-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines.
- 10244401Sep 13, 20238-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines.
- 10234438Feb 28, 2023CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572…
- 10229513Aug 29, 20228-Speed Transmission, Additional Transmission Fluid Leak Inspection/Repair Guidelines.
- 10221431Jun 16, 2022Water Drips Onto The Accessory Drive Belt and Freezes. Drive Belt May Come Off Pulleys Due To Ice
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 7 | 12% |
| 2018 | 8 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 | 16 | 21% |
| 2015 | 29 | 23% |
| 2014 | 12 | 8% |
| 2013 | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 | 17 | 7% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 36 | 12% |
| 2009 | 27 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2019 Dodge Challenger
17 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
8 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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