2019 Dodge Charger Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Dodge Charger, 8% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,600 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“I just bought this car 6 months ago 2nd owner as I start the caribbean could hear the lifters in the engine the car only has 42000 miles ive owned a2013 Charger and it pretty much had same problem dealer fixed”
NHTSA complaint #11386173, filed 2021-01, 25 miles“I have a engine problem with my car which is comes under warranty I went to the dealership they told me I still have to pay for everything I just bought my car this year the engine just shut down on the road without any reason. It didn't give any warning”
NHTSA complaint #11359955, filed 2020-09“Outside temp was around 32F. Drove normally for 15 minutes and came to a stop. Was idling approximately two minutes and temperature gauge started climbing rapidly. High fans turned on but temps continued to climb. Turned off engine for a few mins and temps were okay. Took it to a garage the next morning and mechanic said the radiator was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #11452935, filed 2022-02“The 2019 Dodge Charger, a police vehicle, was enroute to a crash scene when it caught fire. The fire appears to have originated in the engine compartment near the fire wall.”
NHTSA complaint #11518011, filed 2023-04“Oil cooler assembly leaking oil onto road when driving. No warning lights pop up on dash to inform.Part have been inspect by professional car dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11506498, filed 2023-02Related 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 | 5 | 19% |
| 2022 | 3 | 19% |
| 2021 | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 | 6 | 10% |
| 2019 | 10 | 8% |
| 2018 | 11 | 9% |
| 2017 | 18 | 14% |
| 2016 | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 | 24 | 18% |
| 2014 | 61 | 18% |
| 2013 | 50 | 14% |
| 2012 | 94 | 15% |
| 2011 | 77 | 11% |
| 2010 | 48 | 21% |
| 2009 | 32 | 18% |
| 2008 | 89 | 15% |
| 2007 | 82 | 15% |
| 2006 | 388 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2019 Dodge Charger
49 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Dodge Charger
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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