Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
2009 Dodge Charger — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2015 to Dec 2019
The most reported issue is air bags problems (38 complaints). 9 complaints involved crashes. 4 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (6)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V021000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V352000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V313000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
NHTSA Campaign: 08V642000
Component: 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.
Risk: OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH LOW TIRE PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 09V420000
Component: 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.
Risk: WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 08V583000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.
Risk: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 175)
Air Bags →4 issues
Your passenger side airbag has a faulty deployment component (squib 1) that's showing an open circuit error. This problem has existed since a 2019 airbag recall that was supposed to fix it, but the dealer was unable to resolve the issue. Your airbag may not deploy properly in a crash. The repair will likely involve replacing the faulty airbag squib or the entire airbag module.
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Your 2009 Dodge Charger was involved in a front-end crash after another vehicle ran a red light. When the frontal airbags deployed, they exploded and sent metal fragments into your chest, abdomen, and stomach, and caused burns to your left leg and right wrist that required medical attention. Your vehicle was totaled. The airbags may have had defects related to NHTSA safety campaigns 15V313000 and 16V352000. Addressing this issue would require a complete airbag system inspection and replacement by a dealer.
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Your son was driving at about 30 mph in the rain when he hit a fallen tree in the road. The front of the car was badly damaged and the airbags deployed. The driver suffered head injuries but didn't seek medical attention, and the other two passengers were unharmed. Your vehicle was part of a recall for airbag issues, but the recall repair was never completed before the crash.
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You're hearing a rattling sound coming from the passenger side airbag area while driving at various speeds, even though no warning light is on. This may indicate a loose or damaged component inside the airbag compartment. A technician should inspect the airbag assembly and mounting brackets to identify what's causing the noise.
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Electrical System →4 issues
After your air bag was replaced as part of a recall repair, your instrument cluster display went completely black and stopped working. Your dashboard screen isn't showing any information, and the vehicle hasn't been diagnosed or fixed yet. The issue started around 179,000 miles. Fixing this will likely involve diagnosing the electrical connection between the air bag replacement work and the instrument cluster, possibly replacing the cluster itself or repairing wiring that may have been disturbed during the recall repair.
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Your Dodge Charger is shutting off unexpectedly while driving or idling, then restarting and running normally — but the problem keeps happening. You've already replaced the spark plugs, battery, and fuel pump without solving it. You've also noticed a ticking sound coming from the engine area. The dealer hasn't been able to help identify the root cause yet.
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Your car is displaying fault codes related to communication problems between the vehicle's computer systems, and it's entering limp mode (reduced power/performance) every 10-30 minutes while driving, making it unsafe to operate. You believe the column shifter assembly is the cause, as there was a recall issued for this same part with identical symptoms. The issue likely requires diagnosis and replacement of the shifter assembly or related communication components to restore normal vehicle operation.
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When you pressed the start button on your key fob, your car started but then shut itself off immediately and activated the anti-theft system, which locked you out of all car functions. This left you unable to restart or control the vehicle. The issue likely involves the ignition system or anti-theft module incorrectly detecting a security problem.
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Electrical System,engine →2 issues
While driving at 35 mph, all warning lights came on and your engine stalled. You noticed black smoke from under the hood and extinguished it with water and a wet rag. After pulling over, you saw smoke coming from the rear seats—the fire department arrived and found that your battery had caught fire in the trunk. Fortunately, you and your passenger were unharmed and a fire department report was filed. This issue likely involves the battery, its mounting, or electrical connections that may need inspection or replacement.
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While driving your 2009 Dodge Charger at low speed, the battery service and check engine warning lights came on, and your fuel gauge started giving incorrect readings. A dealership diagnosed that your PCM (engine computer) had failed and needed replacement, along with several other components including the fuel pump assembly, battery, alternator, spark plugs, heating hoses, and thermostat. The repair likely involves replacing the PCM and potentially other electrical and fuel system components that the computer controls.
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Engine →2 issues
Your engine's head gasket may be failing and needs to be replaced. The engine may also have carbon buildup that should be cleaned out during the repair. This will likely require removing the cylinder head, replacing the gasket, cleaning carbon deposits, and making any necessary adjustments.
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Your engine is making a ticking noise (known as a "Hemi tick") caused by valve lifters not receiving enough oil, which damages the camshaft and requires expensive replacement. You believe Chrysler is aware of this ongoing issue but hasn't recalled or fixed it, instead dismissing it as normal for Hemi engines. Getting the lifters and camshaft replaced would address the root cause of the noise.
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Electrical System,engine,visibility/wiper →1 issue
Multiple electrical systems on your steering column have stopped working, including turn signals, windshield wipers, high beams, cruise control, horn, and power mirrors. Your taillights and running lights only work intermittently and seem to respond to the brake light switch position, while your airbag warning light flickers on and off. You've replaced several parts over months without resolving the issue, creating serious safety concerns with no turn signals or wipers. The problem likely involves the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), which may require replacement or professional electrical diagnosis to restore all systems.
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Electrical System,wheels,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your car has multiple electrical issues: the low tire pressure warning light stays on even after changing tires, the trunk won't unlock using the key fob or interior release button, and the engine cuts off unexpectedly while driving—including in traffic. The door lock cylinder is also easy to break into. The engine stalling while driving is a serious safety concern that needs immediate attention.
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Steering,suspension,power Train →1 issue
You've had to repair multiple components on your vehicle including the front suspension, brakes, sway bar bushings, and water pump. Now your head gaskets have failed. You're asking whether there are any recalls available or if you can get a refund for these repairs.
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Steering,service Brakes →1 issue
Your ABS and power steering warning lights keep coming back on even after the dealership replaced your wheel sensors, rotors, brake pads, calipers, and angle sensor following an airbag recall. The dealership discovered your steering column is measuring 37mm instead of the correct 34mm, which is causing the sensor to malfunction, but they say this part hasn't been replaced or damaged. The dealership says you need to replace the steering column to fix the warning lights, but Chrysler is refusing to help because they won't officially classify it as a manufacturer defect. A replacement steering column may be necessary to resolve the recurring warning light issue.
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Suspension,engine →1 issue
Your 2009 Dodge Charger's engine has failed and needs replacement. You believe this is a widespread issue affecting most Chargers and that Dodge should be held accountable for the repair at no cost to you. Resolving this will likely require a complete engine replacement or rebuild.
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Power Train,electrical System,engine →1 issue
Your car shut off while you were driving and won't restart. You discovered there's a recall for the TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module), but your car was manufactured just after the recall period ended, even though it has the same TIPM as recalled vehicles. The problem turned out to be a faulty internal relay in the fuse box that required expensive diagnosis and repair.
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Power Train →1 issue
Your transmission's computer is causing your car to jerk harshly when shifting from first to second gear, regardless of driving conditions like hills, curves, or highways. You have a lifetime powertrain warranty, but the dealer says there's no available fix for this issue and won't develop one. The repair would likely involve reprogramming the transmission control module or replacing internal transmission components to correct the shift logic.
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Exterior Lighting,engine →1 issue
Your dashboard lights are flickering or not working at all, sometimes fading in and out. Additionally, when you start your engine while it's cold, it sounds like it's struggling or about to stall for about 30 seconds before improving—the noise should go away once the engine warms up. These issues may require diagnosing the electrical system for the dashboard lights and checking the engine's cold-start performance and exhaust system.
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