Component Record

Dodge Challenger 2009 Air Bags Problems

41 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2009 Dodge Challenger - 31% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage41 complaints

41 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

15V444000Reported July 10, 2015 - 88,460 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 88,460 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

16V352000Reported May 24, 2016 - 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 4,648,270 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

18V021000Reported January 9, 2018 - 328,177 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 328,177 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine39 Power Train27 Electrical System21 Vehicle Speed Control9 Steering8 Brakes8

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.