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Dodge Charger 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2009 Dodge Charger: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

174Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
21Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags45 complaints

45 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V313000, 16V352000, 18V021000.

Engine42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V642000.

Steering18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V420000.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V583000.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V583000Reported November 6, 2008 - 20,283 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 20,283 vehicles across all affected models.

08V642000Reported December 5, 2008 - 175 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 175 vehicles across all affected models.

09V420000Reported October 29, 2009 - 12,656 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 12,656 vehicles across all affected models.

15V313000Reported May 26, 2015 - 4,077,169 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 4,077,169 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
16V352000Reported May 24, 2016 - 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. 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.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V021000Reported January 9, 2018 - 328,177 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. 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.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08052Opened September 2, 2008 - Closed November 10, 2008

PRNDL MISALIGNMENT. Resulted in recall campaign 08V583000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20091
201010
201112
201213
201314
201412
201531
201637
201710
201811
20196
20206
20216
20232
20241
20252
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.