2009 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

26Engine complaints

19.7%Of all 132 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS40 · 30.3%

ENGINE26 · 19.7%

POWER TRAIN22 · 16.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 · 15.9%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8 · 6.1%

Share of the 132 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Dodge Challenger overview page.

What owners report

“CAR JUST STALLS NO WARNING HI WAY SPEED YOUR TURNING CANT STEER THE CAR OR STOP IT GIVES NO CODES STOPE OR DRIVING IT WILL…”NHTSA complaint 11153536 — filed 11/24/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING 30-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 11122162 — filed 08/24/2018

“WHEN DRIVING AND SLOWING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BREAK THE CAR JUST STALLS I HAVE ALL DASH LIGHTS PUT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11114466 — filed 07/30/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Dodge Challenger: 26 of 132 complaints on file (19.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have in total?

132 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.