2009 Dodge Charger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (38) · Electrical System (29) · Engine (24)
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124 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-09 · campaign 18V021000 · 328,177 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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 55
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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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, 2006-201
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
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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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,
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 1-888-648-782
Service bulletins (31)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
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What owners report
2025-06-05 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 179,000 mi“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.…”
2025-03-05 · Electrical System · 150,000 mi“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 f…”
2024-07-04 · Air Bags“orc passenger seat deployment squib 1 reads a open circuit 1. has been like this since the last airbag recall in 2019. was supposed to had been fixed then and dealer was never able to fix the issue. …”
2023-06-02 · Air Bags · 235,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 th…”
2023-03-12 · Electrical System“i was sold this car from a dealer and told nothing was wrong with it, 2 days later codes u0002 (can communication bus performance) and u0103 (loss communication with gear shift module) came on and the car will go into what i believe is limp mode every 10-30 minutes into driving it. i believe the column shifter assembly is to blame as there was a re…”
2021-08-10 · Air Bags · 92,500 mi“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 nht…”
2021-05-12 · Engine · 190,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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. …”
2021-04-16 · Suspension · 119,000 mi“i have repaired the entire front suspension system, brake system, sway bar bushing, water pump, etc. now the head gaskets blew... are there any recalls or ways you can refund me?…”
2021-04-16 · Engine · 122,000 mi“headgasket, fel-pro engine cylinder head gasket, remove carbon, and make all necessary adjustments.…”
2021-04-09 · Visibility/Wiper · 112,000 mi“all of my steering column components quit working, i have no turn signals, wipers, brights, cruise control, horn or power mirrors. now the taillights illuminate only when they want to but brake lights work. i was stopped and informed that i had no rear lighting at all and that is was very unsafe. i've spent a lot of money replacing parts but nothin…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.