Dodge Charger problems
0 safety recalls. 175 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THROTTLE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE BECAME HESITANT. THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED, AS IT RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE THEY…
IN AUGUST OF 2011 I HIT A LARGE PIECE OF SEMI TIRE TREAD. I REALIZED BEFORE WE RETURNED HOME TO IOWA THAT I HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS.IN JANUARY 2012 I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT TO FIND OUT WHY THE CAR HAD SUCH A BAD SHINY AND THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE NOT…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE CALIPERS BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE SWIRLED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION SO THE CONTACT PULLED OVER. THE LEFT REAR TIRE WAS PUNCTURED AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER…
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Common questions
Is the 2009 Dodge Charger reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Dodge Charger is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2009 Dodge Charger?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 41 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Dodge Charger has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2009 Dodge Charger?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 175 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.