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2019 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the engine system, filed with NHTSA

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Engine reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
11
Latest Nov 7, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
9%
of 120 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2019 Dodge Charger submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 11 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming engine

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Engine
Filed Nov 7, 2025

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 ID
11698261
Incident
Jan 6, 2025
Engine
Filed Sep 15, 2023

Vehicle purchased new, maintained per the owners manual and radiator requires replaced due to manufacturers defect.

NHTSA ID
11544688
Incident
Sep 14, 2023
ElectricalEngineFuel system
Filed Apr 20, 2023
Fire reported

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 ID
11518011
Incident
Apr 14, 2023
Engine
Filed Feb 9, 2023

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 ID
11506498
Incident
Feb 9, 2023
Engine
Filed Feb 19, 2022

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 ID
11452935
Incident
Feb 15, 2022
Engine
Filed Feb 1, 2021
Fire reported

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 ID
11390982
Incident
Dec 22, 2020
Mileage
7,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jan 2, 2021

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 ID
11386173
Incident
Dec 5, 2019
Mileage
25 mi
Engine
Filed Oct 19, 2020

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AND WOULDN'T CRANK WITHOUT WARNING OR ANYTHING.

NHTSA ID
11365245
Incident
Oct 17, 2020
Mileage
16,000 mi
Engine
Filed Sep 19, 2020

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 ID
11359955
Incident
Jul 19, 2020
ElectricalEngine
Filed Aug 20, 2020

VEHICLE RANDOMLY WONT START

NHTSA ID
11350404
Incident
Apr 6, 2020
Mileage
10,200 mi
Engine
Filed Aug 28, 2019

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 ID
11251946
Incident
Jun 1, 2019
Mileage
1,500 mi

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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