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ProblemsByVin Index / 2009-DODGE-CHARGER / COMPLAINTS
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2009 Dodge Charger owner complaints

175 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 8 complaints shown

41 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/12/2016 ODI #10934786.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/09/2014 150,000 mi Crash ODI #10663025.0

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 ot

12/08/2015 ODI #10809061.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/05/2016 ODI #10929879.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/05/2016 ODI #10929909.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue the VIN was unknown the contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 02/16/17*lj updated 02/21/17.*jb

12/04/2015 ODI #10808489.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

12/03/2015 ODI #10808234.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

11/25/2019 94,000 mi Crash ODI #11282137.0

Tl* the contact's son owns a 2009 Dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 MPH in the rain, the contact's son crashed into a fallen tree in the road. The front end of the vehicle was severely damaged. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The driver of the vehicle sustained head injuries, but no medical attention was received. There were two other occupants in the vehicle who did not sustain any injuries. In addition, there were live power lights on the road. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 68224987. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags), however, the recall repair was not completed. The approximate

electrical 4 complaints shown

40 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/26/2019 86,000 mi ODI #11291308.0

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.

12/08/2015 135,000 mi ODI #10809075.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge charger. The contact stated that the shift lever failed to engage into the park position and the ignition key became stuck in the ignition switch. In addition, the contact mentioned that the horn failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the integrated power control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

12/03/2020 160,000 mi ODI #11377707.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the battery service and check engine warning lights illuminated. The fuel gauge to reading was incorrect. The contact took the vehicle to rick hendrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram Fiat (8333 rivers ave, north charleston, sc 29406; (843) 639-5475) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the PCM failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the fuel pump assembly, battery, alternator, spark plugs, fuel pump, heating hoses, PCM, and thermostat also needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

12/02/2011 68,812 mi ODI #10438142.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge charger. While parked, the contact attempted to turn the ignition on but the key would not turn. In addition, the contact noticed that the key fob, which was attached to the key, would not unlock the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the key fob would have to be replaced. The key fob was replaced, but the key continued to become stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,812.

cruise control 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
12/20/2012 100,000 mi ODI #10489355.0

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 stated that the electronic throttle control needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.

lighting 1 complaint shown

12/17/2014 52,985 mi ODI #10667003.0

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 working. The frame was bent from the tire,the transmission also t some damage and of course the car was seriously out of alignment. When the car was returned the tail lights were working. About a year later I was pulled over and given a warning because my tail lights were not working. I took the car back to the dealership because of the tail lights. Once again they worked when I picked it up and I didn't think about it again. Then recently I was pulled over again, no tail lights and a warning. I made an appointment with t

brakes 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/17/2010 67,000 mi ODI #10371025.0

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 who replaced the brake caliper. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000 and the current mileage was approximately 67,400.

engine 1 complaint shown

31 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/07/2011 57,000 mi ODI #10438905.0

I purchased this vehicle used in september 2010. The vehicle had a clean car fax report when I bought the vehicle. I drove the vehicle to work on saturday and back home saturday evening and parked the car in the driveway. When I went to start the car on monday to take my kids to school the car did not start. I had the car towed to an independent mechanic assuming it must have been the starter. To my dismay the mechanic told me I needed a complete valve job for $2,000.00 he told me to take the car to the dealer to see if the car was under warranty for engine failure cause it is no way a 2009 should need a this type of work this soon. He charged me $84.00 for his inspection fee and diagnosis. I had the car towed to Jeep /Chrysler Dodge dealership in ontario california where they told

powertrain 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/03/2019 140,000 mi ODI #11286560.0

The computer in the transmission is making my car jerk from 1st gear to 2nd gear. I have a lifetime power tran warranty yet they say that there is no "fix" for my car, basically I have to either drive it like it is or buy another one and I do not think that is fair for a loyal customer like myself. Every time I call, they manage to loose my lifetime warranty, this last time the customer service person told me I didn't get my transmission serviced for the 10 year mark, I told them I did in march when Dodge said it was due - he now tells me that I got it done too early to make my warranty valid. What kind of mess is that. I just want my car fixed yet Dodge is telling me that they are not going to provide a patch or even create one. When I drive, mainly early mornings, my car will do a har

steering 1 complaint shown

18 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/01/2010 13,000 mi ODI #10368504.0

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Dodge charger. While driving at a low speed of 15 MPH and turning the steering wheel right or left there was a noise in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the brakes but the noise continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that they could not repair the vehicle because they could not hear the noise or duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 13,000.

tires 1 complaint shown

15 total in this category · severe · avg repair $150 · see tires cluster analysis →
11/21/2014 68,000 mi ODI #10659939.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge charger. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated and the tire pressure became low. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle shifted independently from drive to neutral. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000. Mailed out 01/22/15*lj

other 1 complaint shown

11/17/2017 ODI #11047026.0

The ignition is the car is on recall on other vehicle same year and make /model and I'm experiencing the same issue where there is an issue with the ignition switch on this car.

Showing 300 of 175 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Dodge/Charger#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-28. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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