The 2019 Charger shares the HEMI MDS lifter issue with the RAM, plus the 3.6L Pentastar has a documented rocker arm/lifter problem. The 8HP70 transmission is generally good. Multiple recalls including alternator and steering.
The 5.7L HEMI MDS continues to show lifter tick on cylinders 1 and 4. Class action covers some VINs. 3.6L Pentastar has separate rocker arm/lifter concerns.
Same MDS lifter collapse pattern as RAM 1500. Tick from cylinders 1/4, eventually misfire. Disable MDS or replace lifters and camshaft.
Misfire Diagnosis →Pentastar rocker arms / lifters fail, causing tick and P0301/P0303. Replace rockers and lifters as set. Common on Pentastar across many FCA models.
Run an AI diagnosis →Harsh shifts and gear hunting. FCA TCM reflash usually resolves. Transmission otherwise durable.
P0700 Diagnosis →NHTSA 18V-085 covers alternator failure causing stalling and potential fire on 3.6L Pentastar. Free replacement.
Run an AI diagnosis →Uconnect 4 head unit freezes or fails to boot. Hard reset or firmware update.
Run an AI diagnosis →Lower control arm ball joints wear; clunks over bumps. Common across LX-platform vehicles.
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Pentastar 3.6L alternator may short causing stall and fire. Free replacement at dealer.
Procedure for replacing failed rocker arms and lifters on 3.6L Pentastar.
Active class action covering MDS-equipped 5.7L HEMI lifter collapse on 2009-2019 FCA vehicles.
If your Charger is throwing a check engine light, these are the codes most commonly tied to the problems above. Click any code for full diagnosis steps and typical repair costs.
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Mixed. Both engines have lifter/rocker concerns. The 8HP70 transmission is durable. Verify all recalls and TSBs are complete.
Same MDS lifter collapse as RAM 1500. Tick from cylinders 1/4 progressing to misfire. Repair runs $3-5K; many owners disable MDS preventatively.
Yes. Rocker arms and lifters fail causing misfire and tick. Repair runs $1.2-2.5K. Common on 2011-2020 Pentastar engines.
With either engine, plan for potential lifter/rocker repair. 8HP70 transmission and chassis are solid. Verify the alternator recall is complete.
200K-250K is realistic with attention to lifters/rockers and transmission service. The chassis is durable; the engines are the main maintenance concern.
6.4L Apache is non-MDS and avoids the lifter problem. More expensive to buy but cleaner reliability long-term.