Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Dodge Charger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS) warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 08V642000 (tires) at earnhardt Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (1521 e drivers way, gilbert, az 85297), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the TPMS warning indicator illuminated after the recall repair. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 88,000.
I was taking a left hand turn at aprox 15 MPH an oncoming car changed lanes from a turn only lane and sped up through the intersection ( police estimated her speed at 35-45 MPH ) she t boned into my passenger side. My car is being totaled. I have side impact airbags and headliner airbags. None deployed. My structure is twisted and bent facing the back of my car. My frame, my suspension is mangled.
TPMS tire pressure monitoring system. Driving 60mph. 50f. Highway. TPMS light came on after I heard a "pop". Tire completely deflated within 1/4 mile. Tire shop reported TPMS failure, and could replace it for approximately $75.00. Simple math? $300.00 for four tires. This is supposed to be a "safety feature" on the car, but it seems like the TPMS is more dangerous than a standard tire stem.
Change tires and the low tire light doesn't come off. Trunk will not unlock from key fob or inside car. Key hole to open door easy to break into. Car keep cutting off while driving on several occasion. Cut off while in the middle of intersection.
In the last four months, my 2009 Dodge Charger has stalled three times without warning. It doesn't sputter, then die. It just shuts down. The first two times, I was driving straight. This last time, 12/08/14, I was turning in a parking lot. I lost my power steering and my power breaks. I hit the concrete base of a light pole hard enough to blow out my front driver-side tire and bent the tie rod. There is quite a bit of damage to the front quarter panel, bumper and broke the headlight. Not to mention, it has given me whiplash. I have not seeked medical attention at this time, but I have had it before, and am quite certain I have it again. I am not certain as to why the airbag did not deploy??? I have read that this is a known issue, but there has not been a recall. I have seen other issues listed on this site regarding this particular car. …
Tire pressure sensor problems: 7/6/2012 - right front tps cracked and leaking air replaced. (mileage 33,166) safford Dodge, fredericksburg, va. (they did not reset) 7/7/2012 - tire pressure light on - replaced left front tps. (mileage 33,700) fair oaks Dodge, chantilly, va 5/12/2016 - left front tire pressure sensor cracked and needs replacement. This is a safety issue. Only a Dodge dealer can replace the tire pressure sensor. In the event of a flat tire or anything else, it cannot be serviced and repaired but by a dealer. This is an impossible situation when you are traveling. I have contacted Dodge headquarters in michigan only to be told there is 'no recall' on the item and no warranty so nothing will be done. I have owned vehicles for over 50 years and this is the only vehicle this has ever happened on. …
I was traveling down the interstate and the valve stem on the left rear tire disappeared causing rapid deflation of the tire. I was traveling at highway speeds and this happened on a bridge that was a mile long with no place to stop. After installing the "donut" spare I entered tire into my GPS to find a location for repair since I was still 500 miles from home. The tire shop I first stopped at dismounted the tire and diagnosed the cause as the nut that holds the valve stem / tire sensor in the wheel came off. He informed me that the tire was ruined and he had no replacement in that size available. Advised me to the nearest shop in another town that might have a tire my size. He also inspected the other valve stems and found 2 of the 3 remaining retaining nuts cracked and advised me to get my vehicle in a dealership for repairs due to immanent failure of more parts.
The passenger side rear tire pressure sensor broke apart causing the sensor to fall into the tire and resulting in a flat tire on the highway, within seconds. I went to the location and put on the spare. When I found the cause of the flat tire, I checked the rest of the tire pressure sensors and found another sensor with the nut that holds the sensor in place cracked. I then took the car to the dealer where I bought it, and told them about what happened. At first they were not going to help me. Then I said, "let me get this straight your place sold me an unsafe car", at that point they reimbursed us for the sensor I had fixed, and replaced the sensor that had the cracked nut. That was great, but they installed the same defective sensors. These sensors corrode after time and could cause a fatality on the road.
While traveling on rt 95 in canton, massachusetts at 55mph in 2009 Dodge Charger, with wife and child aboard vehicle the left front tire, a tire less than 9 months old and less than 8,000 miles suffered a flat. Upon returning to service provider, was informed that the original failure was not in the tire, as it was leaking air through the tire sensor. Upon further inquiry, was further informed that the 2009 model Dodge Charger's tire sensors were found to be less than adequate and have sense been upgraded by Dodge to a more durable model. Dodge failure to notify customers of this inadequacy resulted in vehicle being unknowingly driven in unsafe condition putting operator as well as wife and child operator in jeopardy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. While the contact was driving approximately 55 MPH, the tire pressure monitoring system warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who inflated the rear passenger tire to the proper pressure; however, the warning indicator continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the third time and the rear passenger tire was replaced. The malfunction persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
Related recalls
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 passenger vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive. These vehicles May have been built without a front wheel spindle nut.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tire and wheel assembly and if found without a spindle nut it will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2009. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Chrysler is recalling 175 my 2009 Dodge charger, challenger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The tire pressure monitor (tpm) sensors May not transmit the actual tire pressure. This could result in the driver not being aware of low tire pressure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tpm sensors. The recall is expected to begin on February 9, 2009. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Charger years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2009 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2009 Dodge Charger, 14% of the model year's 175 complaints. The component named most often is pressure monitoring and regulating systems (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Dodge Charger wheel & tire problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 09V-420 (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, Oct 29, 2009); NHTSA recall 08V-642 (pressure monitoring and regulating systems, Dec 5, 2008). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2009 Dodge Charger wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 58,000 miles, and 19% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.