11 of the
165 complaints about the 2019 Dodge Charger are about the
engine — 7% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
7,000 miles.
On January 6, 2025, Countryside CDJR in Georgia performed internal engine repairs on my 2019 Dodge Charger R/T, including lifter and internal engine work. Only months later, the engine suffered a catastrophic failure while driving. The vehicle became disabled and had to be towed. This raises serious concerns of improper repair or a safety-related engine defect. The dealership denies responsibility and blames a single missed oil change. A single missed oil change does not cause sudden catastrophic engine failure so soon after dealership-performed internal work. This could be related to known 5.7L HEMI lifter/camshaft issues. I am requesting that NHTSA review this failure for potential safety defect or incorrect repair contributing to engine failure.
NHTSA complaint #11698261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Harrison, IN
ENGINE
Vehicle purchased new, maintained per the owners manual and radiator requires replaced due to manufacturers defect.
NHTSA complaint #11544688 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Finlday, OHFire
ENGINE
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Enfield, NC
ENGINE
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
APO, CA
ENGINE
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,000 milesWest Point, MSFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL, SHE SAW BLACK/BLUE SMOKE EXITING FROM THE REAR AND STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKE AND MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED AT THE MOMENT. THE CONTACT STATED DAYS LATER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER CARL HOGAN CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (2333 HWY 45 N, COLUMBUS, MS 39705: (662) 580-0726), AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHERE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOWED TO THEIR FACILITY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000.
NHTSA complaint #11390982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25 milesFarmersville, CA
ENGINE
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 16,000 milesPowder Springs, GA
ENGINE
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AND WOULDN'T CRANK WITHOUT WARNING OR ANYTHING.
NHTSA complaint #11365245 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fresno, CA
ENGINE
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,200 milesMesquite, TX
ENGINE
VEHICLE RANDOMLY WONT START
NHTSA complaint #11350404 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,500 milesKankakee, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING SOUND WAS DETECTED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TAYLOR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1497 IL-50, BOURBONNAIS, IL 60914, (815) 935-7900) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MUFFLER WAS FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MID OCTOBER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,500.
NHTSA complaint #11251946 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.