The 2019 Dodge Challenger is a midsize car that came with a choice of 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl and 6.4L 8-cyl engines. Even at 7 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Midsize Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl (supercharged versions available) |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd, Manual 6-spd |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline, Midgrade Gasoline, Premium Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 13–19 city / 21–30 highway / 16–23 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900–$5,150 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 389–567 grams per mile |
| EPA fuel economy score | 2–5 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 2–5 out of 10 |
| Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle) | 3,892 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,950–5,450 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 8 configurations: Challenger, Challenger SRT, Challenger GT |
| Age | 7 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2019 Dodge Challenger. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause…
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles. An incompatible front wheel and brake package was installed and may allow the front tire to contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage.
Risk: A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.
Owners have filed 59 complaints about the 2019 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA. 5 reports involved a crash and 3 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 4 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Dodge Challenger, by version tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dr, AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 11.1% |
| 2 Dr, RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 11.1% |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.
Manufacturers have filed 315 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2019 Dodge Challenger. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
4 of them are warranty extensions. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.
The 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 T
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2019 Dodge Challenger.
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to
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It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2019 Challengers that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Dodge Challenger; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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