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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2019 Dodge Charger electrical problems
severe Owners of the 2019 Dodge Charger have filed 19 NHTSA complaints about the electrical at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
| Model year | electrical complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Charger | 18 |
| 2016 Charger | 20 |
| 2017 Charger | 39 |
| 2018 Charger | 44 |
| 2019 Charger (this page) | 19 |
| 2020 Charger | 6 |
| 2023 Charger | 3 |
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When does it fail?
Of the 19 electrical complaints filed for the 2019 Dodge Charger, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2019 Dodge Chargers describe persistent electrical failures. The most common issue involves headlights: drivers report lights going dark without warning, burned and blackened 20-amp fuses that are warm to the touch, bent fuse prongs, and melted headlight connectors. One fleet police vehicle experienced a connector overheating event that caused an electrical fire behind the headlight assembly. Another owner noted the headlights dim unpredictably in auto mode, making the speedometer and radio screen hard to read at night.
Interior electrical problems include USB ports that short out and interrupt CarPlay connectivity, a center touchscreen display that delaminated and triggered unintended button activation, and interior dome lights that stopped working. Owners report sensors flashing on and off uncontrollably, air bag warning lights cycling repeatedly, and a start button that failed to crank the engine at 62,000 miles.
Safety concerns emerge in multiple narratives: a police vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment near the firewall; an owner describes the traction control system causing wheel lock and a complete 360-degree spin on the highway, with this reported as the third occurrence. One complaint documents electrical failures introduced immediately after a recall repair, with the dealer allegedly damaging wiring during access to the inflator. Dealers have been unable to diagnose or replicate many of these failures.
Same Dodge Charger electrical reports on nearby years: 2016 · 2017 · 2018
Failure modes owners describe
Headlight electrical failures and overheating
Driver and passenger side headlights fail intermittently or go dark without warning. Owners report burned-out fuses (20-amp, blackened and warm to touch), bent fuse prongs, melted headlight connectors causing electrical fires, and factory ballast/connector issues. One fleet police vehicle experienced headlight connector overheating that caused an electrical fire behind the assembly.
When: 88,200 miles (complaint #3); intermittent, timing varied (complaints #8, #9, #10)
Symptoms owners cite: Driver and/or passenger headlight goes out with no warning indicator; Lights dim or fail in auto position; Burned and blackened fuses; Melted headlight connectors; Fuse prongs bent; Burning smell from vents; Electrical fire behind headlight assembly
Repairs/costs cited: Complaint #3: fuse replacement by owner mechanic; Complaint #9: headlight connector and bulb replaced multiple times (using manufacturer 9005LN); fuse box showed damage
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Complaint #3: dealer stated no recall available; Complaint #10: owner references prior Charger with recalled wiring harness issue
Headlight dimming and brightness control malfunction
Headlights dim unexpectedly in auto mode, making gauges and screens difficult to read at night. Radio screen also dims. Manual switching to a higher brightness setting restores visibility, but returning to auto mode causes dimming again. Owner suspects voltage regulation issue with LED lights.
When: Timing unspecified
Symptoms owners cite: Lights dim unexpectedly in auto mode; Speedometer and radio screen become difficult to read; Interior dome/map lights affected; Issue occurs when auto-headlight feature engaged
Door panel and interior delamination with phantom touch inputs
All four door panels show peeling and bubbling on the inside surfaces. Center touchscreen display delaminates, causing the digitizer to fail and triggering unintended button activation (phantom inputs) that activate various vehicle features without driver input.
When: 52,400 miles (complaint #4)
Symptoms owners cite: Door panel peeling and bubbling on inside surfaces; Center touchscreen delaminating; Phantom inputs activating vehicle features; Digitizer failure
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer replaced driver side door under warranty; digitizer replaced
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer advised additional door repairs (three remaining) no longer covered under warranty
Instrument panel and electrical system malfunction
Instrument panel becomes inoperable, with gauges not displaying information. Occurs alongside automatic braking system engaging inadvertently with brake warning light illuminated. Dealer unable to duplicate failures.
When: 16,000 miles (complaint #6)
Symptoms owners cite: Instrument panel inoperable; Automatic braking system engaging inadvertently; Brake warning light illuminated; Electrical system malfunctioning
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer provided no assistance
Start button failure
Pressing the start button does not start the vehicle as designed. Certified mechanic unable to determine root cause.
When: 62,000 miles (complaint #7)
Symptoms owners cite: Start button fails to engage engine start
Wheel rim/wheel well lights staying on continuously
Lights associated with wheel rims or wheel wells remain illuminated continuously and do not turn off. Issue persisted even after vehicle left at dealership for repair.
When: Vehicle purchased 2 days prior to complaint (complaint #12)
Symptoms owners cite: Wheel lights stay on continuously; Lights do not turn off
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle brought to dealer; status unresolved
USB port and CarPlay connectivity failures
USB port in armrest shorts out and malfunctions. CarPlay connection intermittent—disconnects and fails to display in navigation or maps. Navigation system also shorts on and off.
When: Timing unspecified
Symptoms owners cite: USB port shorts out; CarPlay connection disconnects; CarPlay fails to display in maps or navigation; Navigation system shorts on and off
Sensor malfunction and dashboard warning light issues
Sensors flash on and off uncontrollably. Air bag sensor warning light stays illuminated and cycles. Occurs alongside reported brake system issues from day one of ownership.
When: Present from day one (complaint #16)
Symptoms owners cite: Sensors flashing on and off uncontrollably; Air bag sensor warning light cycling; Brake-related issues
Smoke from underneath front passenger seat related to airbag inflator issue
Smoke observed coming from underneath the front passenger's side seat. Manufacturer field investigator diagnosed the failure as related to NHTSA Campaign 24V198000 (airbag inflator recall). Repair not completed due to parts unavailability and recall delays.
When: Timing unspecified; parts unavailable at time of complaint
Symptoms owners cite: Smoke coming from underneath front passenger seat
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not repaired; parts unavailable
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 24V198000 (airbag inflator); field investigator diagnosis related to recall; manufacturer exceeded reasonable timeframe for repair
Electrical damage following airbag inflator recall repair
Following SABIC side airbag inflator recall repair, interior dome/map lights stopped working and right-side exterior front lighting failed. Owner alleges dealer likely damaged or disconnected wiring in A-pillar, B-pillar, or roof harness while accessing inflator during recall work.
When: Immediately after recall repair on 2/27/2026 (complaint #2)
Symptoms owners cite: Interior dome/map lights inoperable; Right-side exterior front lighting inoperable; Failures occurred immediately after recall repair
Repairs/costs cited: Failures introduced by dealer during SABIC inflator recall repair at Ourisman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Clarksville, Maryland
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: SABIC Side Airbag Inflator Replacement Recall; dealer has not acknowledged responsibility
Engine compartment fire
Police vehicle caught fire while en route to a crash scene. Fire originated in engine compartment near the firewall.
When: Timing unspecified; vehicle is police fleet car
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle caught fire; Fire originated in engine compartment near firewall
Traction control and wheel lock issue
After activating traction control button, vehicle wheels locked and entire car spun in complete circle on highway. Owner reports this as third occurrence of similar incident.
When: Timing unspecified; third occurrence reported (complaint #13)
Symptoms owners cite: Wheels lock after traction button activation; Vehicle spins in complete circle; Recurring issue (third time)
Synthesized from 19 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Main Head Lamps go out with no warning or indicator saying that the lamp is off, and it MAY or MAY not come back on....In this case it is ( at this time ) only the Driver side Lamp. This is Intermittent and no rhyme or reason as to why . This particular Lamp assembly is a specific FACTORY LAMP and also , from my understanding. incorporates a FACtORY Ballast.
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the driver's side headlight was inoperable. The 20-amp fuse was black and burned. The contact who is a mechanic who replaced the fuse. The contact stated that the fuse was warm to the touch. The contact stated that the fuse box underneath the hood was damaged. The passenger’s side headlight was inoperable.…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2019 Dodge Charger?
It's a meaningful issue. 19 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 19 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 35,039 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Dodge/Charger.
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