2019 Dodge Challenger — should you buy one?

Why people love the 2019 Dodge Challenger

The 2019 Challenger's 5.7L V8 makes 370 hp and pairs with an 8-speed automatic that holds gears longer than rivals, giving drivers that muscle-car rumble without constant gear hunting on the highway. Owners gravitate to the R/T trim because that engine-transmission combo balances neck-snapping acceleration with 25 mpg on cruise, and the heavy steering feedback makes corners feel planted despite the car's 4,300-pound curb weight.

Common complaints and known issues

Infotainment system freezes or goes black around 40k–70k miles, sometimes requiring a dealer reset that takes two hours. Transmission shudders during low-speed shifts (15–35 mph) reported frequently by 2019 model owners; Dodge issued a reflash but not all dealers applied it. Paint peeling on the hood and roof appears after three years of UV exposure in sunny climates. Electrical gremlins—door locks failing, courtesy lights staying on—crop up between 60k–90k miles.

Typical asking price

Under 80k miles: $22,500–$28,000. 80k–140k miles: $18,000–$23,500. Over 140k miles: $14,000–$19,000. R/T models command $2,000–$4,000 premiums over base SE; clean title and full service records add $1,000–$1,500; accident history or frame damage cuts asking price by 20–30 percent.

Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.