2019 Champion Challenger problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2019 Champion Challenger — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Challenger years?

Challenger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2019 Champion Challenger have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V554000Body & StructureJuly 25, 2019 · 362 units

Defect

Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Crusader, Defender and LF Transport and Goshen G-Force, Impulse and Pacer II shuttle buses equipped with Prolo roof emergency escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

Consequence

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handle, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Champion customer service 1-810-724-1753, extension 415.

2019 Champion Challenger — common questions

Is the 2019 Champion Challenger reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Champion Challenger have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Champion Challenger. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2019 compare to other Challenger years?

Does the 2019 Champion Challenger have recalls?

2019 Champion Challenger — common questions

Is the 2019 Champion Challenger reliable?

Does the 2019 Champion Challenger have recalls?

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