2009 Dodge Charger Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Dodge Charger recalls

Most common 2009 Dodge Charger problems

Problem areas named in the 174 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	46
Air Bags	45
Engine	32
Tires	19
Steering	18
Wheels	12
Engine And Engine Cooling	10
Suspension	7
Unknown Or Other	7
Power Train	6

What owners report

2025-06-05, Electrical System
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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000. The VIN was not available.

2025-03-05, Electrical System
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 failure was not yet determined. The contact stated there was a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.

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
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 the contact’s vehicle. The contact then stated that the frontal air bags exploded. The contact then stated that she sustained injury of metal fragments to the chest, abdomen, and stomach, burning to her left leg and right wrist that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by

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 recall for this same part and I’m having the same exact issues stated in the recall making it unsafe to drive.

2009 Dodge Charger questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Charger have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2009 Dodge Charger: Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Hitting Occupants; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Charger?

Based on 174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (46), Air Bags (45), Engine (32).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Dodge Charger has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.