2009 Dodge Charger Problems & Complaints

Most common 2009 Dodge Charger problems

• Electrical system~95,000 miles
  4526%
• Air bags~100,000 miles
  4526%
• Engine & cooling~95,000 miles
  4325%
• Wheels & tires~58,000 miles
  2414%
• Steering~60,000 miles
  1810%
• Suspension~65,000 miles
  74%
• Other / not specified~86,000 miles
  74%
• Brakes~116,000 miles
  63%
• Transmission & drivetrain~119,000 miles
  63%
• Speed control & acceleration~80,000 miles
  53%
• Body & structure~70,000 miles
  42%
• Fuel & propulsion system~160,000 miles
  32%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~85,000 miles
  32%
• Lights~55,000 miles
  32%
• Stability & traction control~159,000 miles
  21%
• A/C & heater~56,000 miles
  11%

Share of the 175 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Dodge Charger complaints by model year

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2009 Dodge Charger recalls (6)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2009 Dodge Charger:

What 2009 Dodge Charger owners say

Electrical system all 45 →

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle had shut off unexpectedly. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally, but the failure persisted. The contact replaced the spark plugs, battery, and fuel pump but the failure persisted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated there was a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under a recall and the driver's side air bag was replaced. The contact stated that after the recall repair, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the screen was black. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000. The VIN was not available.

Air bags all 45 →

The contact owned a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that upon having the vehicle inspected, she became aware of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V313000 (Air Bags) and 16V352000 (Air Bags) however, the contact then stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle illegally ran the red stop light and crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The contact then stated that the frontal air bags exploded. The contact then stated that she sustained injury of metal fragments to the chest, abdomen, and stomach, burning to her left leg and right wrist that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 235,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the passenger's side air bag compartment. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V021000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,500.

Engine & cooling all 43 →

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact was driving at 35 MPH, when all of the warning lights illuminated then stopped. The vehicle stalled but the contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The contact then saw black smoke coming from the engine compartment and was able to put the fire out with a wet rag and some water. The contact then contacted his insurance company when he noticed that there was smoke coming from the rear seats. The fire department arrived and opened the trunk with a crowbar and saw that the battery had caught fire. The contact and his daughter, who was a passenger in the vehicle did not sustain injuries. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Our 2009 Dodge Charger was in the garage, I noticed smoke on the outside of the house and went into the garage and our car was engulfed in flames. The fire caused extensive damage to the garage and smoke & water damage to the entire house. This the summary from the fire inspector that was sent out by our insurance company: based on scene observations, witness interviews, and information received, the cause of the fire was most probably related to an electrical failure involving wiring and or components of the 2009 Dodge Charger. More specifically, the fire occurred in the engine compartment on the driver side. The cause of the fire was an electrical event occurring in the origin area resulting in the ignition of combustible wiring insulation and other combustible materials within the engine compartment area left side.

2009 Dodge Charger engines & fuel economy

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